Choreography Seminar 1

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Code Completion Credits Range Language Instruction Semester
107CHSE1 credit 3 2 hours (45 min) of instruction per week, 57 to 72 hours of self-study Czech winter

Subject guarantor

Name of lecturer(s)

Markéta VAJDOVÁ

Contents

The course includes a development of working with fundamental composition elements - time, space, dynamic, rhythm. Creation of a movement motif based on an assigned task. Movement stylization and movement intonation, movement characteristics of a figure, composing solos, duets and trios with an emphasis on spatial relationships.

Learning outcomes

The course aim is to develop choreography experience through diverse choreographic tasks. Issues of the relationship of dance to everyday movement, movement stylization, relationship of dance and music (sound), dance and the graphic arts, etc. Emphasis is on the creativity of the students. Course assignment: Composition created on the basis of rhythm, 1-3 performers.

Prerequisites and other requirements

Knowledge of the basics of composition. Ability to create movement motifs for given music in real time. Experience in working with an artist and multiple artists. Regular attendance in class.

Literature

Humphrey, Doris: The Art of Making Dances, 1959.

Kröschlová, Jarmila: Výrazový tanec, Praha 1964.

Praagh, Peggy van; Brinson, Peter: The Choreographic Art, 1963.

Mlíkovská, Jiřina: Choreografické etudy, Praha 1964.

Mlíkovská, Jiřina: Vybrané kapitoly z choreografie, Praha 1990.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Activity in exercises.

Note

None

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The subject is a part of the following study plans