Modern Dance Techniques 1

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Code Completion Credits Range Language Instruction Semester
107TEM1 Z 2 2T 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.

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

Assessment methods and criteria

Credit is awarded based on: activity in exercises.

Note

none

Schedule for winter 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
Tue
Wed
room H1041
black studio
(Hartigovský palác)
OVSOVÁ L.
10:45–12:15
(parallel1)
Thu
Fri
Date Day Time Tutor Location Notes No. of paralel
Wed 10:45–12:15 Libuše OVSOVÁ black studio
Hartigovský palác 		parallel1

Schedule for summer semester 2018/2019:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans