Modern Dance 1 (Dance Education)

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Code Completion Credits Range Language Instruction Semester
107MTP1 credit 2 4 hours (45 min) of instruction per week, 14 to 24 hours of self-study Czech winter

Subject guarantor

Helena ARENBERGEROVÁ

Name of lecturer(s)

Helena ARENBERGEROVÁ

Contents

Students are introduced to the basics of modern dance technique (Graham, Limon), expand their skills in those techniques.

Learning outcomes

Introduction to the fundamentals of modern dance technique. Understanding of the uniqueness of the modern dance movement style.

Prerequisites and other requirements

Physical disposition for the study of dance arts, movement skills at the advanced level. Teaching talent.

Literature

Feldenkrais, Moshé: Awarness through Movement, New York 1949

Lewis, Daniel: The Illustrated Dance Technique of José Limón, New York 1984

Schurr, Gertrude; Yocom,R.D.: Modern Dance (Techniques and teaching)

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

Evaluation methods and criteria

Credit is awarded based on active participation in exercises and class.

Note

none

Schedule for winter semester 2022/2023:

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Schedule for summer semester 2022/2023:

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The subject is a part of the following study plans