Tap, Special Techniques 5

Subject guarantor:

Petr ZÁMOSTNÝ

Name of lecturer(s):

Petr ZÁMOSTNÝ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Tap is a dance technique developing a sense of rhythm, balance, movement coordination and, as well, an internal elegance and spark. These are irreplaceable elements for the movement training of an actor. Also, in the term of the two year instruction students are in touch with the structure of a short dance peformance. This all expands the potential of a graduate of our department in the theatre. Knowledge gained in this course may be used in movement work in a drama theatre or in one's acting work.

Mode of study:

The foundation of modern tap is, first of all, the practicing of basic taps, practice in carriage and joining rhythmic exercises into a larger whole. For the intermediate level, improvisation is possible.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

physical fitness and a precise feeling for rhythm in various rhythm variations.

Recommended optional programme components:

No elective requirements for this course.

Course contents:

The foundation of modern tap is, first of all, the practicing of basic taps, practice in carriage and joining rhythmic exercises into a larger whole. For the intermediate level, improvisation is possible.

Tap is a dance technique developing a sense of rhythm, balance, movement coordination and, as well, an internal elegance and spark.

Posture, rhythm

Syncopation, working with the legs.

Instruction in and practice of technique elements.

Arranging elements into a routine

Creating a tap number

Curriculum:

1. Introduction to basic taps (and tap terminology) and their practicing.

2. Joining simple etudes into a larger whole

3. Training for the final presentation

Recommended or required reading:

Video: 1. „Singing in the rain“, režie: Gene Kelly, 1952

2. „Bootmen“, režie: Dein Perry, 2000

3. „Tophat“, režie: Mark Sandrich, 1935

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

-exercises

-practice of step variations and dance structures

-creation of the final presentation

Assessment methods and criteria:

Credit is awarded based on:

-participation in exercises and instruction lessons

-presentation of the semester paper.

Course web page:

Note:

no info

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 Pantomima (Bc) (next compulsory subject)