Introduction to Dance Theory 1

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Code	Completion	Credits	Range	Language Instruction	Semester
107UTT1	Z	2	1T	Czech	winter

Subject guarantor

Helena KAZÁROVÁ

Name of lecturer(s)

Helena KAZÁROVÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Present students the basic concepts of choreology, and potential approaches to its definition.

Mode of study

Presentation of the given issues with subsequent discussions, analyses of definitions.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Knowledge of basic dance concepts and their content at least at the dance conservatory graduate level. Analytical skills.

Course contents

Dance theory as a Choreology discipline. Possiple approaches to the definition of dance, its fundamental types from a viewpoint of the function it fulfills in society. Definition of dance technique, its techique-aesthetic principles based on academic (classical) technique. Development of dance terminology. Defining concepts connected to the theatrical concept of dance and a dance work: ballet, movement theatre, dance theatre, etc.

Assessment methods and criteria

Credit is awarded based on active participation in lectures and good quality submitted writing.

Note

none

	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	room H2025 classroom (Hartigovský palác) KAZÁROVÁ H. 12:30–14:00 (lecture parallel1)
Wed
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Tue	12:30–14:00	Helena KAZÁROVÁ	classroom Hartigovský palác		lecture parallel1

Schedule for summer semester 2018/2019:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans

Choreography (Bc) (required subject with the possibility of repeat registration)
Dance Theory (Bc) (required subject with the possibility of repeat registration)