Modern Dance Techniques 3

Course unit code:

107TM3

Course unit title:

Mode of delivery:

zápočet

Range:

2/T

Type of course unit:

compulsory optional subject

Level of course unit:

bakalářský

Year of study

předmět nemá určen ročník studia

Semester when the course unit is delivered

zimní

Number of ECTS credits allocated:

Garant předmětu:

Libuše OVSOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Libuše OVSOVÁ

Study Objectives:

Předmět seznamuje studenty prakticky se základy techniky José Limona, s jejími základními principy: succession, oppositione, fall-rebound, fall- recovery, susspension, isolation. Důraz je kladen na správné pochopení principu, jakým v této technice pohyb vzniká.

Při výuce této techniky je velmi důležité neustále dbát na to, aby studenti nevytvářeli tvar či formu, ale samotný princip uvolnění potencionální energie a její přeměnu na energii kinetickou.

Mode of delivery:

Exercises

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Basic knowledge of dance technique. Ability to use imagination in movement.

Recommended optional programme components

A recommended elective element is participation in classes and workshops arranged by another professional institution.

Course contents:

Prepartory exercises, Concentration

The basis is a slow awareness of the anatomical structure of the body, the central axes, center, concentration of feeling the skeleton, and supporting elements of the body.

Concentration is combined thoughout the body with smooth breathing.

Fundamental technique elements.

We begin gradually teaching from the most simple preparatory exercises on the floor.

- spinal succession

In standing in a space

- standing bounces

- tendu series

- plie series

- swing in second

- slow twos, fast threes

- foot isolations

- passe series

- lunge series

- drop in threes

- jumps

- hop series

- pique series

Basic training according to Jose Limon technique principles

During this beginning phase the basics are learned. Individual components are practiced independently. More attention is devoted to the preparatory phase. Also, the structuring of the class is maintained: floor exercises, center exercises, across the floor exercises, variations a the end are not complicated.

Study materials:

Daniel Lewis The illustrated dance technique of Jose Limon, 1984

E.Stodelle:The dance technique of Doris Humphrey

E. Stodelle:The dance technique of José Limon

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Introduction to the basic theory of the J. Limon technique and his classic choreographies.

Assessment methods and criteria

Credit is awarded based on: activity in exercises.

Language of instruction:

Czech

Work placement(s):

none

Course web page:

není

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) (compulsory optional subject, optional subject)