Dance of Points Education Seminar 2

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Subject guarantor:

Mahulena KŘENKOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Mahulena KŘENKOVÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The instruction aim is the completion of acquired knowledge of the sur le pointes method, particularly regarding the top form of this technique, ability to give combinations not only in certain elements but to create more complex and very technically challenging enchainements, which should include the greatest scale of sur le pointes technique elements.

Mode of study:

Classes

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Basic skills in sur le pointes dance technique. Methods knowledge acquired in the bachelor's level of study.

Recommended optional programme components:

No elective requirements.

Course contents:

This education course introduces students to the peak form of classic dance technique. In the summer semester students receive and assignment for particular music where they must use indiviual elements of sur le pointes technique in various combinations which are applied and advised upon for their execution and purpose. An important part of the course are observations at dance conservatories and theatre rehearsals when traditional classic repertoires are presented. Students have the opportunity to observe and compare difficult sur le pointes technique is.

Recommended or required reading:

A.Vaganovová : Základy klasického tance, 1980 Praha;

V. Kostrovická - A. Pisarev: Klasický tanec, 1976 Leningrad;

V. Kostrovická: 100 hodin klasického tance, 1972 Leningrad;

W.Warren: Classical Ballet Technique, 1982 Florida;

S. Schorer: Balanchine Technique, 1999 New york;

T. Karsavina: Ballet Technique, 1957 Londýn;

V. Ždychincová - O. Pásková: Metodické poznámky ke klasickému tanci II., 1973 Praha;

Video:

B.Fewster - Pointe by Point (1988 Londýn);

S. Schorer - School of American Ballet (1999 New York)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Classes

Assessment methods and criteria:

Credit is awarded based on activity in class.

Course web page:

Note:

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