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ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS IN PRAGUE

Modern Dance Techniques 1

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Code Completion Credits Range Language Instruction Semester
107TM1 Z 3 2/T Czech winter
Subject guarantor:
Libuše OVSOVÁ
Name of lecturer(s):
Libuše OVSOVÁ
Learning outcomes of the course unit:

An understanding of the uniqueness of modern dance style.

Mode of study:

Exercises

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Physical condition for dance arts study. High level movement skills.

Recommended optional programme components:

A recommended elective element is participation in classes and workshops arranged by another professional institution.

Course contents:

M. Graham Technique basics

„Floor work“ basics

„Centre work“ basics

Simple elements in movement in a space.

Recommended or required reading:

Feldenkrais, Moshé: Awarness through Movement (Pohybem k sebeuvědomění). Praha, 1996

Lewis, Daniel: The Illustrated Dance Technique of José Limón. New York, 1984

Schurr, Gertrude; Yocom, Rachael D.:Modern Dance (Techniques and teaching). New York: The Ronald Press Company, 1949

Horosko, Marian: Martha Graham. The Evolution of her Dance Theory and Training. Pennington, 1991

Stewart, Virginia, comp.: Modern Dance. New York, 1991

Stodelle, Ernestine: The Dance Technique of Doris Humphrey. Princetown, 1978

Warren, Larry: Lester Horton, Modern Dance Pioneer. New York, 1991

Cohan, Robert: The Dance Workshop. London, 1986

Video recordings of choreographies and technique examples by M. Graham

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Independent creation of a movement phrase on principles of the Martha Graham technique.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Credit is awarded based on: activity in exercises.

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