Modern Dance1 (Choreography)

Subject guarantor:

Libuše OVSOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Libuše OVSOVÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Understanding of the uniqueness of modern dance movement style.

Mode of study:

Exercises

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

physical condition for dance arts study. Movement skills at the advanced level.

Recommended optional programme components:

A recommended elective element is participation in seminars and workshops arranged by other professional organizations.

Course contents:

The main task is primarily to understand the uniqueness of the movement style of modern dance and security in managing its principles.

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; Yoccom, Rachael D.: Modern Dance. Techniques and Teaching. New York: The Ronald Press Company, 1949

Horosko, Marianne: Martha Graham. The Evolution of her Dance Theory and Training. Pennington, 1991

Stewart, Virginia: Modern Dance. New York, 1991

Stodelle, Ernestine: The Dance technique of Doris Humphrey. Princeton, 1978

Warren, Larry: Lester Horton, Modern Dance Pioneer. New York, 1991

Cohan Robert, The Dance Workshop. London, 1986

Cohen, Bonnie Bainbridge: Sensing, Feeling, and Action. Northampton, 1993.

Novack, Cynthia Jean: Sharing the Dance. Madison, 1990.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

exercises, classes

Assessment methods and criteria:

Credit is awarded based on: activity in exrecises and class.

Course web page:

Note:

No notes

Schedule for winter semester 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Obor Choreografie (Bc) (next compulsory subject)