Modern Dance 1

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Subject guarantor:

Monika DIATTA-REBCOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Monika DIATTA-REBCOVÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

1) To learn movment in solo improvisation with out preparation in the mind. Simply following - perceiving how our body moves-dances in a space without our rational participation. We allow ourselves to be surprised by what happens, new forms by the body, new movements, discovery of new potential of movement in a space. This technique is similar to dialogue with a greater emphasis on movement in a space. We do and react to our "doing', following and perceiving what our body does in a space.

2) Practicing movement principles of contact improvisation assists in a better understanding of the human body and its movement potential. We learn an aesthetic perception of movement. We perceive the human body as an instrument of movement. In dancing contact improvisation one works with conscious and subconscious decisions by the dancer, works with the body, emotions, touch contact, movement.

3) Working with the body in a theatre space awakens an awareness of it. Working with the center of the body and pelvis plays a fundamental role. Improvisation helps personal excellence, connects to an acceptance of oneself, spontaneity and authentic expression. Through dance and movement we can resolve internal conficts, tell stories, follow a prepared script.

Mode of study:

As in each dance technique, contact improvisation has its own tehnical-physical exercises which we learn to execute first with a rational understanding. Later those exercises are saved in our „muscle memory“ so the movement must not be controlled by brain-thinking and prepare them before performing. Through practice of movement principles we acquire new skills which may be applied in many creative activities where we work with the body.

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No further recommended optional study components.

Course contents:

„Contact improvisation“

Dance techniques in contact improvisation is briefly dance movement in a space without previously prepared movement.

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Schedule for winter semester 2014/2015:

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Schedule for summer semester 2014/2015:

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The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Authorial Acting (B.A.) (optional subject)
• Authorial Acting - 3 years (M.A.) (optional subject)