Modern Dance Education Seminar 5

Subject guarantor:

Andrea OPAVSKÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Andrea OPAVSKÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The course aim is to introduce students to the Pilates method, in particular its use in dance in the training of future dance artists.

Mode of study:

Presentation, discussion, classes.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Knowledge of various dance techniques.

Recommended optional programme components:

No elective requirements.

Course contents:

1. Through a specially constructed series of exercises, strength, balance, and flexibility are developed and muscle unbalance, is eliminated. The center of the body is strengthened, so called POWERHOUSE. Emphasis is placed on breathing (coordination of breath and movement), thorough execution (quality is more important than quantity), movement management (necessity of complete control of the executed movement), concentration (awareness of working with the body in every phase of movement. The body and mind closely work together)

2. Introduction to MAT-work

Recommended or required reading:

Pilates, Joseph. H.: Corrective System of Exercising that Revolutionizes the Entire Field of Physical Education. USA 1934

Pilates, Joseph. H.: Return to Life through Contrology. USA 1945

Friedman, Philip: The Pilates Method of Physical and Mental Conditioning. USA 1980

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Classes and exercises in specialized studies.

Assessment methods and criteria:

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

Course web page:

Note:

This course may be repeated.

Further information:

Course may be repeated

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 (Mg) (compulsory optional subject, optional subject)