Dance and Movement Theatre and Education

The aim of the studies is to educate teachers-creators who can not only apply and teach dance or movement techniques, but pursue their independent creative activities. The master’s degree studies deepen and broaden the previous knowledge, seek new creative approaches to the work of teachers-creators and enrich their knowledge of individual dance techniques and movement disciplines from the educational-creative point of view, providing them with understanding of approaches to creation from the dramaturgical-directing point of view. From a theoretical point of view, the aim is to lead the students to independent thought, to explore the issues of teaching dance and movement and to find their own creative approaches. From the point of view of using pedagogical approaches to teach dance, the students are guided to search for the context and regularities of the movement principles and their intersections in individual special dance techniques and under individual conditions. The Dance and Movement Theatre and Education specialisation aims to enable its graduates to study dance and movement from various angles and, in the case of their own work, to rely on the deep knowledge and skills they acquire. Therefore, these graduates able to lead a group of dance and movement theatre, teach dance and movement at art schools or conservatories, teach dance and movement at primary and secondary schools, private dance schools or studios offering dance or movement lessons.

Graduates of the bachelor’s degree studies demonstrate a broad knowledge of the theory, history and contemporary practice of dance and movement education as well as of methods, procedures and forms of dance and its individual techniques. They have basic knowledge in the field of theory of dance and movement theatre and the history of Czech and world theatre and dance. They also have basic knowledge of pedagogy and psychology and are familiar with the current curricular documents related to the field. They are sufficiently versed in the field of modern dance and movement education, conducting of amateur dance ensembles and they are equipped with basic evaluation criteria for work in the field that allow them to distinguish important works in the field, taking into account the specifics of the group’s work. They have mastered the teaching of specific dance techniques (classical, modern and folk dance) and demonstrate an individual and creative approach in teaching other movement disciplines. They also know and respect the anatomical and physiological capabilities of a human body and are able to recognise some pathological deviations. Therefore, they are able to lead a dance or movement theatre group.

The bachelor’s and follow-up combined master’s degree studies of Dance and Movement Theatre and Education are intended for those who work as professionals in the field of dance, movement and dance and movement theatre. They provide provides education in the field of theatre, dance, dance techniques, pedagogy and psychology. One of the basic approaches is creative dance, in which movement is used not only in terms of its functionality, but also as a tool for expressing thoughts and feelings.

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Field of study specification
Code TAPDAV
Type Bakalářský kombinovaný se specializací
Degree BcA.
Length of studies 3 Years
Field of study guaranteed by Theatre Faculty
Accreditation
B0215A310029 Div_vych:B Drama and Education
Accredited until 15. 12. 2030