Curricula
Description
| AT00DW57 | Basic Studies in Folk Dance (20 cr) |
| Prerequisites | Preliminary skills fof the required objectives of the course. |
| Objectives | I set learning goals to develop my own dance skills. I understand the anatomical basic concepts in the folk dance reference framework. I act responsibly in the development of the capabilities and the skills of dance. I will dance in the learning and performance situation the basic level dance material of folk dance in its appropriate style. My dancing is well related to the music. I describe the core phenomena, teaching culture and methods of learning the skills of folk dance. I plan, teach and reflect small teaching tasks that are based on Finnish folk dance. I get familiar withe the professional context of folk dance. I asses the development of my skills and development needs as well as my strengths in relation to folk dance cultures. |
| Content | Basic motor skills: the skills of addressing movement combinations, coordination capability Dance Technique: Breathing, core support and body support, alignments, grounding, weight transfer and the spatial directions of motion Sense of dancing style and expression: The expression of movement dynamics and the relationship of dance with music. The characteristics and stylistic features of western Finland. Interaction and reflection. Social group dances: Familiarizing of different traditional finnish group dances (square dances, circle dances, line dances, 3-, 6- and 9-person dances) and song accompanied dances. Small social dances: domestic and foreign dances suitable for versatile situations of social interaction. Couple Dance: Principles of pair connection, couple dances notes which are typical in the finnish folk dance literary (polka dances). The basic forms and basic variations of the traditional couple dance types such as: schottische, waltz, polka, jenkka, mazurka and hambo. Polska variations that are typically danced in place in the dance space. Pedagogy: Exploring the pedagogy of Finnish folk dance, breaking down movement combinations for teaching purposes |
| Recommended optional programme components | If necessary, the student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan. |
| Accomplishment methods | The study options are described in the implementation plan. |
| Execution methods | The implementation methods are described in implementation plan. |
| Materials | Literature and study material is announced in implementation plan. |
| Literature | Not applicable |
| Evaluation Criteria | 0-5 |
| Evaluation Criteria |
satisfactory (1-2) 1. I develop my professional skills through learning tasks. 2. I know the key concepts and methods of teaching folk dance. 3. My dance is clear, legible and in accordance with the dance technique. 4. I can choose and use music in teaching. 5. I manage the group and teaching situation. 6. I recognize my learning needs and ask for feedback if necessary. 7. I can describe my own activities. I understand my responsibility in developing my own expertise. good (3-4) 1. I apply my expertise with knowledge and skill. 2. I can teach key core issues and phenomena and I can answer my students' questions. 3. My dance displays the dynamics and movement quality of the dance genre. 4. I use music in a thoughtful and justified manner. 5. I can read teaching situations and change my activities if necessary. 6. I participate in creating a learning atmosphere. 7. I reflect on my own actions, I can assess my successes and possible needs for change or development. excellent (5) 1. My learning tasks are justified, clear and structured. The solution to the tasks reflects my own personal thinking and style. 2. I understand the core phenomena of dance and their manifestation in folk dance. 3. My dance shows a personal expression without losing the genre-like style and dance technique. 4. In my dance and teaching, I utilise information about the interaction between music and dance. 5. I interact constructively in learning situations. 6. I promote learning by articulating and justifying my views, respecting and listening to others as well. 7. I can justify my choices. I can assess my actions and change it quickly if necessary. |
| Assessment Frameworks | Assessment Framework |
| Further Information | Specific details in implementation plan (assessment, timetable, learning assignments/exams). |
| Responsible persons | Milla Korja, Petri Kauppinen |
| Links | Assessment Framework |
Implementations
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- 28.08.2023 - 05.05.2024 (AT00DW57-3001 | TAN23SPKA)
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