Textbook for modern dance majors in pedagogy or methods courses and for graduate assistants in training to teach modern dance at the university or college level. Resource for professional modern dance teachers.
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Illustrated with abstract and imaginative photographs, this is a philosophical guide for the dance field about the art of teaching modern dance. Integrating somatic theories, scientific research and contemporary aesthetic practices, it asks the reader to reconsider how and why they teach.
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Part I: PhilosophyChapter 1. Dancing Roots: TechniqueTechnique - The Wisdom Of Ancestors - A Point of View - Reflection: Breath Chapter 2. Flying Souls: ArtistryDoing and Undoing - Teaching the Real Truth - Odd Choices - Role ofImprovisation - Practice Solitude - Reflection: Play Part II: Class PreparationChapter 3. Sculpting Dreams: GoalVision - Designing a Syllabus - Progression of Movement Skills - Principles and Strategies - Reconciling Individual Dreams With Class Goals - Evaluation - Reflection: Presence Chapter 4. Centering Minds: RitualsRituals of Ancestors - Floor or Standing? - Repetition - A Labyrinth Toward Center - Special Classes - Reflection: DisciplineChapter 5. Gathering Power: ConditioningResilience - Conditioning in Dance Practice - Strength - Flexibility - Muscular Endurance - Cardiorespiratory Endurance - New Dance Curricula - Reflection: Surrender Chapter 6. Shaping Phrases: DancingBuilding Phrases - Spatial Intent - Energy - Musicality and Rhythm - Demonstrating - Reflection: Transitions Chapter 7. Weaving Light: SequencingSequencing Exercises - Designing a Class Template - Continuums - Reflection: Centering Part III: Class PresentationChapter 8. Time Flowing: PacingReading Tea Leaves - Flow - Art of Pacing - The Clock - Length of Class - Reflection: StillnessChapter 9. Body Listening: CorrectionsSeeing and Sensing - Knowing Oneself - Reflexes - Alignment and Posture - Fixing or Guiding - Touching - Empowering Student Observation - Reflection: ConnectivityChapter 10. Space Moving: ImagesThe Power of Images and Metaphors - Developing a Bag of Tricks - The Senses - Reflection: BalanceChapter 11. Silence Sounding: AccompanistsRelationship Between Music and Dance - Movement and Music - Teachers and Accompanists - Students and Musicians - Reflection: OpennessPart IV: Professional ConcernsChapter 12. Energy Talking: CommunicationBodymind - Resistance and Fear - Authorities of Bodymind - Love and Challenge - Counseling - Reflection: PatienceChapter 13. Excellence Training: HealthStress - Dangerous Obsessions - Injuries - Reflection: Nourishment Chapter 14. Youth Spinning: VitalityBodymind - Mindbody - Spiritenergy - Reflection: Renewal Appendices Appendix A. The Dance Center of Columbia College Modern Dance Technique SyllabusAppendix B. The Dance Center of Columbia College Level Placement GuideAppendix C. Pre- and Post-Assessment in the Performing ArtsAppendix D. The Dance Center of Columbia College Course Evaluation-StudentAppendix E. The Dance Center of Columbia College Instructor Evaluation
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780736044875
Publisert
2003
Utgiver
Vendor
Human Kinetics
Vekt
680 gr
Høyde
279 mm
Bredde
216 mm
Aldersnivå
01, G
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
232

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Biographical note

Jan Erkert is a dance artist, leader, and builder in contemporary dance. As artistic director of Jan Erkert & Dancers from 1979 to 2000, she presented her work throughout the United States as well as in Germany, Mexico, Taiwan, Japan, Uruguay, and Israel. Erkert has been honored with numerous choreographic awards from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Illinois Arts Council. Erkert also received a CalArts Alpert Award nomination, a Fulbright Award, and a Ruth Page Award for choreography and performance.

Erkert is currently a professor at the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago, where she teaches modern dance technique, pedagogy, anatomy, kinesiology, improvisation, and composition. She recently received the prestigious Excellence in Teaching Award from the college. She conducts training workshops at major dance departments to help faculty, teaching assistants, and dance majors learn how to teach modern dance more effectively. Erkert is known throughout the United States and internationally as a master teacher, inspiring people with her intense, honest approach that interweaves scientific principles with the artistic drive for excellence.

In her free time, Erkert likes to spend time outdoors hiking, swimming, gardening, bicycling, and traveling. She also enjoys sewing, cooking, and practicing Ashtanga yoga. Erkert and her husband, Bernt Lewy, live in Chicago.