Dance Gymnastics 1

Subject guarantor:

Vendula REINBERGROVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Vendula REINBERGROVÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The instruction aim is to introduce dance education students to teaching procedures of dance gymnastics which develops not only physical condition and overall movement but also serves the elementary level of instruction and development of pupils' expression and acting skills

Mode of study:

Presentation, exercises

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Movement and Dance experience is required.

Recommended optional programme components:

No elective requirements.

Course contents:

Instruction follows dance gymnastics instruction methods at Czech dance conservatories. In the first semester this covers the following topics: exercises on the floor - increasing spinal flexibility, strengthening the abdominal, hip and back musculature, increasing hip, knee, and tarsus joint flexibility, skill exercises (rolling, somersaults, bridges, side and rear handsprings). Exercises in a space - unwinding feet, walking, running and jumping, springs, jumping steps, cut and long jumps, turns with impulse and switching.

Recommended or required reading:

Kytýřov -Záděrová, Markéta: Základy taneční gymnastiky, Praha 1980;

Kröschlová, Jarmila: Nauka o pohybu, Praha 1975;

Kröschlová, Jarmila: Výrazový tanec, Praha 1964;

Bláhová, Eliška: Pohyb, rytmus, výraz, 1941;

Jeřábková, Jarmila: Taneční průprava, Praha 1979;

Kurková, Libuše: Dětská tvořivost v hudbě a pohybu, Praha 1981.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

classes and exercises

Assessment methods and criteria:

Credit is awarded based on : activity 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)