Didactics and Methodology for Modern and Contemporary Dance 9

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Learning objective:

The content of the course Didactics and Methodology of MCD 9 consolidates and develops the student's theoretical knowledge. Specifically, it aims to systematically deepen the professional knowledge in the field of methodology of modern and contemporary dance techniques and movement systems, it deals with a detailed analysis of the core principles, specific teaching methods and didactic procedures.

The teaching system of the course encourages the student to confront his/her own practical experience and inspires him/her to intensive dance research. It also provides space for the development of his creativity and artistic expression. Through discussion, the student develops a way of thinking and looking at the issues of dance pedagogy and education in the 21st century in the Czech and international context.

The course is closely connected with the Pedagogical Seminar of MCD and MCD Training.

The aim of the study is to develop methodological thinking, pedagogical proficiency, artistic sensitivity, own creativity, movement research and the ability to contextualize the given topic.

Thematic areas:

• Stability and mobility of the lower limbs. Functional foot from the perspective of spiral dynamics (concept of spiral dynamics).
• Gait, running and jumping in training practice.
• The nervous system as an organizer of movement. Kinesthetic sense. The meaning of touch.
• Methods of dance movement analysis (Ideokinesis, Feldenkrais method, Alexander technique, LMA). Research type dance lessons.
• Incorporation of imagery and different types of visualization into teaching. Gaga movement vocabulary and Franklin method.
• Use of creative methods in the development of own movement material based on exploration of the principles.

Learning outcomes

The student is familiar with all the essential topics and principles of modern and contemporary dance, and deepens practical skills in the systematic and logical construction of lessons and classes of various types through his/her own regular practice. In his/her teaching he/she works with imagination, which he/she can adapt to the given age level. He/she is capable of improvisation. The student is capable of a synthetic and analytical approach in the processing of information, actively seeks and gathers information from recommended literature, also from his/ her own sources of inspiration in the field of movement and music and records them in his/her portfolio. He/she views his/her field in a broader context.

Prerequisites and other requirements

none

Literature

Required reading:

BALES, Melanie a NETTL-FIOL, Rebecca, ed.: The Body Eclectic, Evolving Practices in Dance Training, University of Illinois, 2008. ISBN 978-0252074899.

BREMSER Martha and SANDERS, Lorna, ed.: Fifty Contemporary Choreographers, 2nd Edition, Routledge, 2011.

CALAIS-GERMAIN, Blandine a Stephen ANDERSON. Anatomy of movement. English language ed. Seattle: Eastland Press, c1993. ISBN 0939616173.

COHAN, Robert: The Dance Workshop. London: HarperCollins Publishers, 1986. ISBN 10:0047900105.

FRANKLIN, Eric N. Dynamic alignment through imagery. 2nd ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, c2012. ISBN 978-0736067898.

FRANKLIN, Eric. Dynamic Alignment through Imagery. 2. Human Kinetics Publishers, 2012. ISBN 0-87322-475-2.

FRANKLIN, Eric. Conditioning for Dance: Training for peak performance in all dance forms. 2. Human Kinetics Publishers, 2019. ISBN 9781492533634.

HOROSKO, Marian: Martha Graham. The Evolution of her Dance Theory and Training 1926-1991. Pennington NJ: A Capella Books, 1991.

HUMPHREY, Doris. The Art of Making Dances. ed. Barbara Pollack. New York, Toronto: Rinehart&comp., 1959.

MATHESON, Katy. Breaking boundaries. Sestion Eight. s. 220. In: Dance as a theatre art: source readings in dance history from 1581 to the present. 2nd ed. Editor Selma Jeanne Cohen. Princeton, N.J.: Princeton Book Company, c1992, ix, 271 s. Dance Horizons book. ISBN 9780871271730.

LEWIS, Daniel. The Illustrated Dance Technique of José Limón. New York: Harper and Row Publishers, 1994, ISBN 0-87127-209-1.

SCHURR, Gertrude; YOCOM, Rachael Dunaven: Modern Dance (Techniques and teaching). New York: A. S. Barnes and co., 1949.

SIMMEL, Liane. Dance Medicine in Practice: Anatomy, Injury Prevention, Training. 1. Taylor & Francis, 2013. ISBN 0415809398.

SÖÖT, Anu a Ele VISKUS. Contemporary Approaches to Dance Pedagogy – the Challenges of the 21st Century. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences [online]. 2014, únor, 4(112), 9 [cit. 2021-10-20]. Dostupné z: doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.01.1167

STEWART, Virginia, comp.: Modern Dance. New York: Dance Horizons, 1970.

STODELLE, Ernestine: The Dance Technique of Doris Humphrey and its Creative Potential. Princenton, New Jersey: Dance Horizons/ Princenton Book Company, Publishers, 1978

TUFNELL, Miranda. Body Space Image. 1. Dance Books, 1993. ISBN 1852730412.

E-learning:

Martha Graham The Dancer Revelaed La sept/Arte, BBC1994 (on line)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH5fjgrXlzs

www.marthagraham.org

https://moodle.amu.cz/course/view.php?id=320

http://limon.org/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bieQXkz7a1M (José Limón, una vida más allá de las palabras)

Evaluation methods and criteria

Credit is awarded on the basis of active attendance, theoretical and practical review of the material covered. In the discussion, the student supports his/her opinion with arguments from professional literature and his/her own regular teaching practice. The student considers the chosen topic in a broader context. He/she is capable of an analytical approach. Uses professional terminology.

Additional requirements: 80% attendance, active participation in class, portfolio development (includes workshop reflections, dance performance reviews, and repot from observation of teaching at public or private dance institutions). Reading of required and recommended readings.

Further information

No schedule has been prepared for this course

The subject is a part of the following study plans

• Dance Pedagogy (MA) - Modern and Contemporary Dance (required main subject)