Classical Dance 1 ( (Dance Scholarship)

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Subject guarantor:

Václav JANEČEK

Name of lecturer(s):

Václav JANEČEK

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The course aim is to provide dance research students experience in classcal dance technique at an advanced level; genuine movement experience is a requirement for dance theory review.

Mode of study:

This course contains primarily an instruction practical, focused on practicing the fundamentals of classical dance in a professional training sequence. Emphasis is placed on the understanding and mastery of developed classical dance technique.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Dance experience and knowledge of classical dance technique at the intermediate are required.

Recommended optional programme components:

No elective requirements.

Course contents:

In the first semester the instruction focuses on elements and combination exercises a la barre and au millieu. Instruction procedes from the basic form of individual exercises to their more complicated forms. As well from simple combinations to more the complicated. In this instruction the aim is to broaden the awareness of the student, unify the understanding of classic dance and equip the future choreographer with the most detailed knowledge of the movment canon of classic dance so they will be able to create and innovate new classic dance technique models.

An emphasis is on the physical experience of the students with classic dance technique and as well an understanding of the manner of how to create dance movement in it physical mechanics.

Recommended or required reading:

Vaganovová A.: Základy klasického tance, 1981

Tarasov N. I.: Klasický tanec, 1983

Kostrovická V. ? Pisarev A.: Klasický tanec, 1968

Kostrovická V.: 100 hodin klasického tance, 1981

W. Warrenová W.: Klasická baletní technika,1989

Messerer A.: Lekce klasického tance

Janeček V.: Metodika klasického tance v uměl. škole (Cecchettiho metoda), 1993

Beaumont - Idzikovský: A Manual of the Theory and Practice of Classical Theatrical

Dancing - Cecchetti method, 1940

Lifar S.: Traité de Danse Academique, 1952

Schorer S.: Balanchine Technique, 2000

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

exercises

Assessment methods and criteria:

Credit is awarded based on: activity in exercises/class

Conditions for successfull completion of the course: active participation in exercises and in class.

Course web page:

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Note:

None

Schedule for winter semester 2014/2015:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2014/2015:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Dance Theory (Bc) (compulsory optional subject)