Modern Dance Techniques 2

Subject guarantor:

Libuše OVSOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Libuše OVSOVÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

An understanding of the uniqueness of modern dance style.

Mode of study:

Exercises

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Completion of Modern Dance Technique 1.

Recommended optional programme components:

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

Course contents:

„Floor work“ - more difficult and complex combinations of individual elements in working on the floor.

„Center work“ - joining individual elements into a complex sequence.

Movement into a space - use of acquired knowledge in modern dance methods in the interpretation of a spatial sequence.

Recommended or required reading:

Feldenkrais, Moshé: Awarness through Movement (Pohybem k sebeuvědomění). Praha, 1996

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

Schurr, Gertrude; Yocom, Rachael D.:Modern Dance (Techniques and teaching). New York: The Ronald Press Company, 1949

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

Video recordings of technique examples and choreographies by M. Graham.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Independent creation of a movement phrase on Martha Graham technique principles.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Credit is awarded based on: activity in exercises.

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Note:

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Schedule for winter semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2012/2013:

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)
• Obor Choreografie (Bc) (optional subject)