Methodology of Modern Dance 2

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Code Completion Credits Range Language Instruction Semester
107MEM2 ZK 4 1+1/T Czech summer

Subject guarantor

Libuše OVSOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s)

Libuše OVSOVÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit

  1. Introduction to basic principles of the M. Graham technique.
  2. Introduction to individual elements of that dance technique.
  3. Introduction to methods and educational processes in their instruction.
  4. Gradual learning of those processes.

Mode of study

This course is instructed through lectures, exercises and classes.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Completion of Modern Dance Methods 1.

Registration in Modern Dance Technique 1 and 2.

Course contents

Modern dance methods means an understanding of the uniqueness of this dance branch, its blending with other influences, creative approach in instruction, finding one's educational style.

  1. Introduction to the basic technique principles of modern dance (Graham)
  2. Introduction to individual elements of this technique.
  3. Method and education procedures in its instruction
  4. Creative approach to the instruction of modern dance

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

Assessment methods and criteria

Credit is awarded based on: participation in lectures, classes and exercises.

A condition for successfull completion of the course is a completion and presenation of a teach performance - evaluated is the adoption of and abilities in teaching. The exam is oral.

Note

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Schedule for winter semester 2018/2019:

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Schedule for summer semester 2018/2019:

06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon
room H1041
black studio
(Hartigovský palác)
OVSOVÁ L.
12:30–14:00
(parallel1)
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Date Day Time Tutor Location Notes No. of paralel
Mon 12:30–14:00 Libuše OVSOVÁ black studio
Hartigovský palác 		parallel1

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