Modern Dance 1 (Dance Education)

Course unit code:

107MTP1

Course unit title:

Mode of delivery:

zápočet

Range:

4/T

Type of course unit:

compulsory subject

Level of course unit:

bakalářský

Year of study

1st year

Semester when the course unit is delivered

zimní

Number of ECTS credits allocated:

Garant předmětu:

Ivanka KUBICOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Ivanka KUBICOVÁ

Study Objectives:

Introduction to the fundamentals of modern dance technique. Understanding of the uniqueness of the modern dance movement style.

Mode of delivery:

exercises in contact instruction

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Physical disposition for the study of dance arts, movement skills at the advanced level. Teaching talent.

Recommended optional programme components

A recommended elective element is participation in classes and workshops arranged by other professional institutes.

Course contents:

Students are introduced to the basics of modern dance technique (Graham, Limon), expand their skills in those techniques.

Study materials:

Feldenkrais, Moshé: Awarness through Movement, New York 1949

Lewis, Daniel: The Illustrated Dance Technique of José Limón, New York 1984

Schurr, Gertrude; Yocom,R.D.: Modern Dance (Techniques and teaching)

Horosko, Marian: Martha Graham. The Evolution of her Dance Theory and Training, Pennington 1991

Stewart, Virginia, comp.: Modern Dance, New York 1991

Stodelle, Ernestine: The Dance Technique of Doris Humphrey, Princetown 1978

Warren, Larry: Lester Horton, Modern Dance Pioneer, New York 1991

Cohan, Robert: The Dance Workshop, London 1986

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

exercises, classes.

Assessment methods and criteria

Credit is awarded based on active participation in exercises and class.

Language of instruction:

Czech

Work placement(s):

none

Course web page:

Note:

none

Schedule for winter semester 2011/2012:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2011/2012:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

Obor Pedagogika tance (Bc) (next compulsory subject)