Bc.Dance Pedagogy

The aim of the combined form of study is to enable a continuous higher pedagogical education for active dancers or dance teachers. Students, who will also be able to pursue a profession as an active dancer and thus gain the necessary performing experience, will receive a methodically anchored education in dance pedagogy. They can choose one of four specialisations: classical ballet technique, modern and contemporary dance, folk dance and dance education. Already profiled dancers and teachers at the lower levels of the education system will be introduced practically and theoretically to other dance techniques and styles, methodology and didactics for all ages. They will gain an overview of the historical development of dance and knowledge of pedagogy, anatomy and somatic methods, psychology and voice education necessary for the future profession of a teacher.

The balance of contact teaching with self-study will help to deepen and methodologically anchor the practical experience gained through intensive work in theatre or professional practice. Thus, not only does the university's theoretical background become a benefit for working in theatre practice, but also vice versa, the knowledge from practice will be used by students when studying the methodology of the chosen dance technique or during the creation of independent works.
Future dance teachers who will undergo intensive dance practice corrected by university studies in dance pedagogy will contribute in a special way to the development of dance education.

A graduate of the Bachelor's degree in Dance Pedagogy in the combined form will acquire the skills of methodical and didactic thinking and complex thinking about movement based on anatomical knowledge of the body, as well as creative skills, based on deepening their practical dance experience and theoretical knowledge in their chosen field.

They are able to competently teach dance techniques and repertoire specialized according to the chosen curriculum (classical dance, modern and contemporary dance, folk dance, dance education). At the same time, they gain an overview of dance history and theory, which enables them to perceive the chosen field in the context of dance in general and other artistic disciplines and culture.

They demonstrate a broad knowledge of the history, theories, concepts and methods of dance art and the field, and are able to apply them in artistic/creative practice in the field of dance arts. Can locate, organize and interpret information or sources of inspiration relevant to the solution of a defined problem or artistic representation of a given topic. Can use dance terminology and basic technologies of the field and, to the extent appropriate to the field, organize, author-legally, or author-technically secure a public presentation of an artistic performance. They are able to coordinate the activities of a creative team in the realisation of an artistic work of a smaller scale and simpler character and to take responsibility for its results, according to the framework assignment and the resources allocated within his/her field. The student is able to incorporate consideration of the ethical dimension of problems into problem solving. He/she is able to communicate clearly and convincingly to professionals and laymen about the nature of professional problems in the field of dance and physical theatre and his/her own opinion on their solution. Is able to collaborate effectively and harmoniously on collective team projects and to summarise the views of other team members in a clear manner. Is able to communicate within the scope of his/her professional knowledge and skills in at least one foreign language. He/she is able to acquire further professional knowledge, skills and competences independently, based primarily on practical experience and its evaluation, but also by independent study of theoretical knowledge in the field.

Knowledge of dance techniques at the mature level of a dance conservatory graduate; pedagogical talent and interest in the field documented by professional pedagogical or artistic practice; knowledge of music theory; overview of the history of art, dance and ballet; general cultural knowledge; stage experience welcomed.

Specific admission requirements:
The admissions proceeding consists of two eliminative rounds:

1st round
The applicant should submit the following materials to the Department of Dance together with the application:

1. A professional CV with emphasis on the applicant’s attained level of dance education.
2. A cover letter with emphasis on the applicant’s intended focus.
3. Documentation of a multiple years’ professional interpretative and/or pedagogical practice in the field.
4. A video sample of one the applicant’s own pedagogical performances.

The 1st round will take place in absentia based on the submitted documents. Selected applicants will be invited to the 2nd round of the admissions proceeding.

2nd round
This round will take place in person. Its contents are:
1. A test on general and specialist knowledge of dance and music.
2. A pedagogical-psychological test.
3. A pedagogical performance according to the planned area of focus.
4. An interview on specialist pedagogical issues.

After the last part of the entrance examination is completed, the Admissions Committee creates a ranking according to the average scores of individual applicants and recommends for admission those applicants who ranked in the order corresponding to the guideline number and minimum score for the Dance Pedagogy combined study programme.
The conditions of the admission procedure, including the determination of the method of scoring, its range and the guideline number, are regulated for each academic year by the relevant Dean's decree, which is subject to approval by the Academic Senate of the Faculty.
If there are not enough applicants meeting the score requirement, the guideline number will not be filled.

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