Modern Dance 1 (Dance Education)

Subject guarantor:

Libuše OVSOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Andrea OPAVSKÁ, Libuše OVSOVÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Introduction to the fundamentals of modern dance technique. Understanding of the uniqueness of the modern dance movement style.

Mode of study:

exercises in contact instruction

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Physical disposition for the study of dance arts, movement skills at the advanced level. Teaching talent.

Recommended optional programme components:

A recommended elective element is participation in classes and workshops arranged by other professional institutes.

Course contents:

Students are introduced to the basics of modern dance technique (Graham, Limon), expand their skills in those techniques.

Recommended or required reading:

Feldenkrais, Moshé: Awarness through Movement, New York 1949

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

Schurr, Gertrude; Yocom,R.D.: Modern Dance (Techniques and teaching)

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

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

exercises, classes.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Credit is awarded based on active participation in exercises and class.

Course web page:

Note:

none

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 Pedagogika tance (Bc) (next compulsory subject)