Syllabus
1.-2. Classification, Division of Dances - Basic locomotion in selected dances (walking, hopping, jumping, turns) with and without musical accompaniment.
Warm-up exercises with musical accompaniment. 3.-4. Folk Dances - Learning children's dance games and folk dances, acquiring basic steps and dance patterns of folk dances. 5.-6.
Theatrical Dance - Rehearsal and mastery of the basics of classical dance (basic ballet positions, steps, leaps, jumps, turns) and modern dance (Contemporary dance). 7. Independent Creative Activity - Creating simple music and movement connections in the field of classical and modern dance (didactic output). 8. Group and Solo Dances - Practicing practical skills and mastering basic steps of Country dance. Creating simple dance choreography. 9. Group and Solo Dances - Practicing practical skills and mastering basic steps of the Polka dance.
Creating simple dance choreography. 10. Standard Dances - Practicing practical skills and mastering basic steps of the Viennese Waltz dance. Creating simple dance choreography. 11.-12.
Contemporary Dance Styles - Street dance, Hip-hop... Practicing practical skills and mastering basic steps.
Creating simple dance choreography. 13. Contemporary Dance Styles - Acrobatic Rock 'n' Roll - Practicing practical skills and mastering basic steps and acrobatic figures. Creating simple dance choreography. 14. Practical Presentation - Independent creative activity - creating simple music and movement connections in selected dance styles (didactic output).
Annotation
The content of the course is primarily focused on practical teaching. It presents dance as a creative art form with a wide range of motivational possibilities not only for children and young people within physical education but also for adults.
Dance, as a specific form of music and movement education, contributes to the refinement of movement expression, the development of aesthetic-coordination skills, and enhances the creative potential, expression, and verbal communication of the graduate. Students are guided to understand the general principles and rules of dance techniques, to respect them, practically apply them, and seek mutual inspiration.