Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Folk Dances. Sport Dance
Course Code
LSPA_077
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Līga Freimane
Structure Unit Manager
Renārs Līcis
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To provide students the opportunity to acquaint with and learn the terminology, classification, history of dance sport and folk dance, their development nowadays, exercise tools, dance foundations, figures, grips, holds, technical performance, creating a dance composition and didactic techniques.
Preliminary Knowledge
School and Preschool Didactics; General Pedagogy; Foundations of Gymnastics and Aerobics.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.1. History of folk and dance sport and its development nowadays. 2. Means of manifestation in folk dance and dance sport, technique (steps, postures, groupings, combinations) for all degrees of education, teaching methodology (teaching methods, study aids, forms of organisation of sports classes). 3. Methodology of teaching and use of annual celebration practices, ethnographic dance, games in lesson content for all levels of education.
Skills
1.4. Knows how to demonstrate and teach dance steps, figures, postures individually and in couples. 5. Knows how to compose and demonstrate combinations of dance steps in harmony with music material. 6. Knows how to plan, organise, lead and include dance steps and combinations in classes according to the objective set.
Competences
1.7. Able to define the objectives of an individualised study process, to plan the activities of dance, dance steps and combinations according to the learning outcomes to be achieved. 8. Will analyse and evaluate the use of dance and dance steps in order to find an understanding of how to find feedback in work with children of all ages, pupils. 9. Able to creatively organise a study environment appropriate for the objective and tasks of studies, choose study aids in learning dance and dance steps. 10. Will carry out study work in the field of physical activity by applying the study content of dance and dance step combinations, encouraging the development of pupils’ competences, the transfer of knowledge in different contexts and practical applications.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Students receive a differentiated assessment for mastering the study course: independent learning by the student in preparation for the tests on dance and dance step combinations, annual celebration practices and dance competitions. The students receive assessment by summing up the number of points, assessing knowledge, skills and competences in the performance of specific tasks – independent learning, active participation in seminars, attitude and individual development dynamics of students.
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Examination
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1.
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10 points
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-Folk dance steps and teaching methodology. Theoretical knowledge integrated in the practical examination. - Combination of folk dance steps individually. - Combination of folk dance steps in couples. - Dance sport steps and teaching methodology. Theoretical knowledge integrated in the practical examination. - Dance sport combinations in couples. - Participation in dance sport competitions. - Annual celebration practice performance (group work). - Latvian ethnographic games. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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History of folk dance. Breakdown of folk dance. Nationwide Latvian Song and Dance Festivals.
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Location
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Contact hours
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Means of manifestation in folk dance: leg positions, arm positions, grips and holds.
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Means of manifestation in folk dance: groupings – static and in motion.
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Means of manifestation in folk dance: folk dance steps in 2/4 and 3/4 time signatures. Selection of musical material.
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Combinations of folk dance steps individually and in couples. Teaching methodology. Types of polka.
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Annual celebration practices, folk costumes, their wearing traditions.
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Latvian ethnographic games.
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Annual celebration practices.
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Test: Annual celebration practices.
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Modern folk dance. Pre-schools, primary schools (story-driven).
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Modern folk dance. Basic schools, secondary schools.
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Ethnographic dance: four-couple dance and eight-couple dance.
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Elements of folk dance and their use in the creative process.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Test: folk dance steps and teaching methodology
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Test: combination of folk dance steps individually and in couples.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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History, terminology, classification of sport dances
The culture of behavior on the dance floor, leadership and self-presentation on the dance floor.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Body posture, leg position and arm position in ST dance W – rhythm learning, preparation exercises, steps.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Direction of dance steps relative to the room, direction of foot movements relative to the body of the dancer, V – rhythm learning, preparation exercises, steps, W – combination.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Foot action in ST dance, W – combination, V – combination.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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W – combination, V – combination.
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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LA dance posture, leg position, arm positions Ch – rhythm learning, preparation exercises, steps.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Foot action in LA dance, J – rhythm learning, preparation exercises, steps, Ch – combination.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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J – combination, Ch – combination.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Sharing moves, going out on the dance floor, bowing, culture of behaviour on the dance floor.
Basic movements of polonaise and movements on the floor.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Preparation for the test – couple ST and LA dance steps and combinations.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Technical performance, sense of rhythm, leading and personal performance in posture, cooperation in a couple – leading and following.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Contact hours:
52 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Test: dance sport steps and teaching methodology
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Test: dance sport combinations in couples.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Rehearsal for dance sport competitions
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Dance sport competitions
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Contact hours:
8 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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History of folk dance. Breakdown of folk dance. Nationwide Latvian Song and Dance Festivals.
|
|
Means of manifestation in folk dance: leg positions, arm positions, grips and holds.
|
|
Means of manifestation in folk dance: groupings – static and in motion.
|
|
Means of manifestation in folk dance: folk dance steps in 2/4 and 3/4 time signatures. Selection of musical material.
|
|
Combinations of folk dance steps individually and in couples. Teaching methodology. Types of polka.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Other
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2
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Topics
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Annual celebration practices, folk costumes, their wearing traditions.
|
|
Latvian ethnographic games.
|
|
Annual celebration practices.
|
|
Test: Annual celebration practices.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Other
|
2
|
Topics
|
Modern folk dance. Pre-schools, primary schools (story-driven).
|
|
Modern folk dance. Basic schools, secondary schools.
|
|
Ethnographic dance: four-couple dance and eight-couple dance.
|
|
Elements of folk dance and their use in the creative process.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
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Other
|
2
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Topics
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Test: folk dance steps and teaching methodology
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|
Test: combination of folk dance steps individually and in couples.
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-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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History, terminology, classification of sport dances
The culture of behavior on the dance floor, leadership and self-presentation on the dance floor.
|
|
Body posture, leg position and arm position in ST dance W – rhythm learning, preparation exercises, steps.
|
|
Direction of dance steps relative to the room, direction of foot movements relative to the body of the dancer, V – rhythm learning, preparation exercises, steps, W – combination.
|
|
Foot action in ST dance, W – combination, V – combination.
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W – combination, V – combination.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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LA dance posture, leg position, arm positions Ch – rhythm learning, preparation exercises, steps.
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Foot action in LA dance, J – rhythm learning, preparation exercises, steps, Ch – combination.
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|
J – combination, Ch – combination.
|
|
Sharing moves, going out on the dance floor, bowing, culture of behaviour on the dance floor.
Basic movements of polonaise and movements on the floor.
|
|
Preparation for the test – couple ST and LA dance steps and combinations.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Other
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2
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Topics
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Technical performance, sense of rhythm, leading and personal performance in posture, cooperation in a couple – leading and following.
|
|
Test: dance sport steps and teaching methodology
|
|
Test: dance sport combinations in couples.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
14 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Ģ. Krombholca, A. Hāze-Tirka „Standartdejas: soli pa solim līdz prasmei”. Rīga: Madris 2009. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
A. Moore. Ballroom dancing. 11eh ed. London: A&C Black, 2021.Suitable for English stream
3.
H. Sūna „Latviešu rotaļas un rotaļdejas”, Rīga: Zinātne, 1965. (akceptējams izdevums)
4.
M. Mellēna, E. Spīčs, V. Muktupāvels, I. Irbe ”Gadskārtu grāmata”, Rīga: Madris, 2004. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
„Technique of Latin dancing”, W. Laird, England, 1998Suitable for English stream
2.
M. Lasmane „Latviešu tautas dejas”, Rīga, 1962.
3.
E. Spīčs „Mārtiņa deju grāmata. Mūsdienu latviešu tautas deja” (1.-3. burtnīca), Rīga: LU, 2003.
4.
A. Jansone. “Tautastērpa komplektēšanas pamati”, LNKC, 2021
Other Information Sources
1.
Tautastērpi
2.
LSDF
3.
Danču krātuve
4.
Metodiskie materiāli, LNKC