Name of teacher/supervisor
Kim Tawjoeram and Patricie Bendová
Period, duration
Block 1, 7 Weeks
Study load
35 contact hours
Competencies
1,3,4,5
Summary
House is a club dance style where music and social interaction are essential. It was shaped in clubs in New York and Chicago since the early 80s and consists of footwork movement, jacking, grooves, floorwork, and spins. It was influenced by multiple dance genres such as breaking, salsa, jazz, and tap and took inspiration from other disciplines such as martial arts. Over the past decades, Housedance developed its foundational framework and specific culture. In this course, students learn the essentials of this foundational framework and implement it in interactive, social improvisation. Supported by video material the students will dive deeper in the history of club culture, key figures in the culture and point of views about the club culture nowadays.
Content and design of the class
The lessons will consist of the following elements:
- foundation techniques and knowledge
- individual exploration
- improvisation in social and club exercises
- room for conversation and discussion
- developing awareness of the historical and social context of club culture
In this course, music is presented as one of the key elements for movement; therefore, students should be able to apply musicality in the first three elements.
Learning goals
- Grooves
- Jacking
- Footwork
- Spacial awareness
- Musicality
- Elements of floorwork
- Improvisation within club culture
- Social aspect
- Club ethics
- Club culture history
- Letting go of expectations
- Implementation of the individual background and personality
Used study material
Documentaries, music, notes
Working method(s) used
Working individually and with the group, structured exercises, improvisation, social and club exercises, jamsession
Assessment criteria
Attitude towards new information, open mind, attendance and active participation, positive and curious approach, understanding of the essence of the club culture, creativity, musicality, interaction with others, freedom of expression
Method of assessment
Personal feedback and check-in moments during classes