Modern Dance Education Seminar 6

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Subject guarantor:

Monika DIATTA-REBCOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Monika DIATTA-REBCOVÁ

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:

Class instruction

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Knowledge of various dance techniques.

Recommended optional programme components:

No elective requirements.

Course contents:

Important figures in Contemporary dance and choreography are invited to the course. Students are introduced to new trends in contemporary dance and the teaching of those new styles.

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 class and exercises, completion of the course paper.

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Note:

This course may be repeated.

Further information:

Course may be repeated

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 Pedagogy (Mg) (compulsory optional subject, optional subject)
• Choreography (Bc) (optional subject)
• Choreography (Mg) (optional subject)
• Dance Theory (Bc) (optional subject)
• Dance Theory (Mg) (optional subject)