Improvisation 4

Subject guarantor:

Name of lecturer(s):

Martin ZBROŽEK

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

This course is instructed in two bearings :

1) theatre improvisation

2) Dance technique - contact improvisation

1) Theatre improvisation guides the students to an understanding and development of three elements:

Improvisation as original

Improvisation - a regular element of every regular acting performance

Improvisation - exceptional dramatic creation on the stage in a topic area.

The aim is and understanding and ability to quickly react in each performance and use improvisation in the creation of a staging.

2) Contact improvisation is movement technique which is supported by set foundations which are characterized in classical and modern dance such as extending movement, stretchin the limbs and whole body in grand poses, high leg lifts and jumps with maximum movement extent using elasticity, finding elegance and maintaining beautiful lines. Contact improvisation investigates other potential in movement beyond the classical ballet vocabulary. We must, however, prepare the dancer's body for new unusual manners of movement, new mechanisms and new considerations of movement using methods of „Exploring movement“. This method contains many exercises for individuals, pairs and groups.

Mode of study:

Exercises outside (various environments - street, etc).

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Creativity and physical condition.

Recommended optional programme components:

no info

Course contents:

Theatre improvisation guides the students to an understanding and development of three elements:

Improvisation as original

Improvisation - a regular element of every regular acting performance

Improvisation - exceptional dramatic creation on the stage in a topic area.

Recommended or required reading:

no info

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Exercises outside (various environments - street, etc).

Assessment methods and criteria:

Attendance at instruction and presentation of the final work.

Course web page:

Note:

Improvisation is taught in the first year by Doc. B. Hybner and in the second year, S. Capko.

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 Pantomima (Bc) (next compulsory subject)