Feldenkrais Method 1
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
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| 202FME1 | Z | 2 | 2T | English, Czech | winter |
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Learning outcomes of the course unit
FELDENKRAIS® METHOD 1 - INTRODUCTION TO SOMATIC LEARNING
The outcome of the course is to learn the basic principles of Feldenkrais® Method through active movement in experiential group sessions, followed by guided reflections.
The students will gain the embodied knowledge for their self development as well as for their creative and artistic practice.
Mode of study
Active movement in group lessons / explorations, discussions, verbal and written reviews.
The course is held in English.
The course is opened to all students of Academy of Performing Arts in Prague.
SCHEDULE FOR THE WINTER SEMESTER 2021/22:
6. 10. 2021 13:30 - 15:00 R312 DAMU + online on Zoom
13. 10. 2021 13:30 - 15:00 R312 DAMU + online on Zoom
20. 10. 2021 13:30 - 15:00 R312 DAMU + online on Zoom
27. 10. 2021 13:30 - 15:00 R312 DAMU + online on Zoom
24. 11. 2021 13:30 - 15:00 R312 DAMU + online on Zoom
1. 12. 2021 13:30 - 15:00 R312 DAMU + online on Zoom
8. 12. 2021 13:30 - 15:00 R312 DAMU + online on Zoom
15. 12. 2021 13:30 - 15:00 R312 DAMU + online on Zoom
22. 12. 2021 13:30 - 15:00 R312 DAMU + online on Zoom
The course will take place in a HYBRID form: online on Zoom + physically at room R312 at DAMU (Karlova 26).
The online Zoom variant is opened for all students from AMU.
The physical variant is primarily reserved for KATaP DAMU students. Students from other departments and faculties are welcome to join at R312 by prior email agreement up to the capacity of the room and if the epidemiological situation allows.
In case of a bad epidemiological situation the course would continue online on Zoom for all at same dates and times.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1) Intermediate English
- willingness to try something new in movement and curious mind
No previous experience with Feldenkrais Method is needed.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- comfortable clothing for movement, socks (!)
- a mat
- a thicker blanket
- a bottle of water
Course contents
Feldenkrais® Method (FM) is a process of learning that uses conscious movement with guided attention for refining abilities and hence improving of the quality of life.
FM actively works with the principle of neuroplasticity - the ability of human brain to change itself in response to both internal and external needs in any age.
Feldenkrais® lessons help to develop better awareness of the self, so as to gain better self-regulation and self-organisation.
Feldenkrais® Method offers psycho-physical preparation for the improvement of any artistic performance.
Therefore it is widely sought-after by performers (actors, singers, musicians and dancers) as well as by those who work in the creative domains (directors, screenwriters, visual artists, composers and others).
The course is taught by internationally certified Feldenkrais® teacher & practitioner.
Recommended or required reading
REQUIRED READING:
- Moshe Feldenkrais - Awareness Through Movement (will be available for the students in digital)
RECOMMENDED READING:
(for the curious students who want to understand the wider context)
- Ken Robinson - The Element
- Moshe Feldenkrais - The Potent Self: A Guide to Spontaneity
- Daniel Siegel - Mindsight
- Pavel Kolář - Life in Motion
- Robert Masters, Jean Houston - Listening to the Body: The Psychophysical Way to Health and Awareness
- Norman Doidge - The Brain That Changes Itself
- Norman Doidge - The Brain's Way of Healing
- Ruthy Alon - Mindful Spontaneity
- Emile Coue - Self Mastery Through Conscious Autosuggestion
- The Practice of Autosuggestion by the Method of Emile Coué, Cyrus Harry Brooks
- Denis Lewis - The Tao of Natural Breathing
- Peter Levine - Healing Trauma
- Amir Levine - Attached
- Gabor Mate - When the Body Says No
- Moshe Feldenkrais - The Case of Nora
Assessment methods and criteria
CONDITIONS FOR THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE COURSE:
- attendance (80 %)
- active participation in group exercises (ATM) a well as in the reflections / discussions
- reading of the required materials
- written reflection at the end of the course
Course web page
Note
The course is opened to all students of Academy of Performing Arts in Prague.
I will send connection information to your school email before the start of the course. I will also send updates and materials during the semester there.
Therefore I kindly ask you to check your school email on regular basis. Thank you!
Further information
Course may be repeated
This course is an elective for all AMU students
Schedule for winter semester 2021/2022:
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| Date | Day | Time | Tutor | Location | Notes | No. of paralel |
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| Wed | 13:30–15:00 | Jan SKOVAJSA | Učebna Karlova 26, Praha 1 |
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Schedule for summer semester 2021/2022:
The schedule has not yet been prepared
The subject is a part of the following study plans
- Authorial Acting in English (B.A.) (optional subject)
- Authorial Acting (B.A.) (optional subject)
- Authorial Acting in English (B.A.) (optional subject)
- Authorial Acting in English (M.A.) (optional subject)
- Authorial Acting - 2 years (M.A.) (optional subject)
- Authorial Acting (M.A.) (optional subject)
- Authorial Acting (M.A.) (optional subject)
- Authorial Acting (M.A.) (optional subject)
- Authorial Acting (B.A.) (optional subject)