Classical Dance Training II 2

Course unit code:

107TKX2

Course unit title:

Mode of delivery:

zápočet

Range:

4/T

Type of course unit:

compulsory optional subject

Level of course unit:

Year of study

předmět nemá určen ročník studia

Semester when the course unit is delivered

letní

Number of ECTS credits allocated:

Garant předmětu:

Mahulena KŘENKOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Mahulena KŘENKOVÁ

Study Objectives:

Cílem předmětu je rozvíjet taneční zkušenost studentů v oblasti klasického tance, seznamovat je se současnými trendy vedení tanečního tréninku, zvyšovat jejich flexibilitu, taneční pamět a kondici.

Mode of delivery:

The training is intended for student of all studies and study years. It is required for 2nd year dance education and an elective for others. The training is to improve classical dance technique. We emphasize the training form used in professional ballet ensembles.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Knowledge of classical dance technique at the conservatory level is required.

Recommended optional programme components

No elective requirements.

Course contents:

A la barre: exercises with the head at the bar for „warm-up“, combinations containing all basic elements of classic dance technique - battement tendu, battement tendu jeté, rond de jambe par terre, rond de jambe en l´air, battement fondu, battement frappés, petit battement, adagio-développé, relevé lent, arabesque poses, attitude, écarté, etc., grand battement.

Au millieu: exercises containing all instructed elements at the bar, primarily combinations: adagia, battement tendu and battement jeté, battement fondu, grand battement, phrases created also based on elements with multiple step and pirouettes

Allegro: jump variations divided into: petit allegro, medium allegro, grand allegro

Final training is comprised on adagio in a port de bras and with defined exercises which assist in relaxing after difficult physical performance.

Study materials:

V. Kostrovická - A. Pisarev: Klasický tanec, 1976 Leningrad;

V. Kostrovická: 100 hodin klasického tance, 1972 Leningrad;

N.I. Tarasov: Klasický tanec, 1983 Praha;

A. Messerer: Lekce klasického tance, 1967 Moskva;

W.Warren: Classical Ballet Technique, 1989 Florida;

S. Schorer: Balanchine Technique, 1999 New York;

S. Lifar: Traité de Danse Academique;

C.W.Beaumont: Theory and Practice of Theatrical Dancing (Cecchetti Method), 1932 Londýn.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Classical dance instruction techniques.

Assessment methods and criteria

Credit is awarded based on active participation - 90% attendance.

Language of instruction:

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 (Mg) (compulsory optional subject)