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DNCE 1107: Classical Variations 1
Effective date
September 2013
Department
Dancing Diploma - Arts Umbrell
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
This course introduces students to classical repertoire en Pointe. It develops strength needed for Pas de Deux in Year 2.
This course is part of the full-time Dance Program.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Have a mastery (Consciousness, Intellectual, Physical) of dance techniques at a professional level
- Have physical strength and stamina to withstand the rigour of a professional dance career
- Demonstrate understanding of movement on internal, body and spatial domains
- Be able to perform a broad based variety of types, forms, genres and styles of dance
- Have mastery of musical interpretation and of theatricality in dance
- Demonstrate a professional work ethic
- Be able to apply problem-solving, memory skills and critical thinking to dance
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Total Hours: 30
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Midterm Exam |
25 |
Mid-Term Report by instructor |
|
Final Exam |
30 |
Final Report by instructor |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10 |
History Quizzes |
|
Final Exam |
35 |
Final Exam by Artistic Director |
Course topics
- Advanced Classical Ballet Vocabulary and Enchainments
- Anatomical Efficiency
- Opposition and Length
- Stability and Mobility
- Strength and Stamina
- Musicality
- Performance Quality
- Learning Choreography
- Solo and Ensemble work
- Analysis of variations on video
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.