Modern Dance Techniques 3

Subject guarantor:

Libuše OVSOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Libuše OVSOVÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

This course introduces student to the basics of the Jose Limon technique, its basic priniciples: succession, opposition, fall-rebound, fall-recovery, suspension, isolation. Emphasis is place on a proper understanding of the principle from which this movement take arose.

In the instruction of this technique it is very important to constantly follow that the students don't create form but follow the principle of releasing potential energy and it conversion into kinetic energy.

Mode of study:

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.

Recommended or required reading:

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.

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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)