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DNCE 1201: Ballet 2
Effective date
September 2013
Department
Dancing Diploma - Arts Umbrell
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
Students explore the principles of classical ballet with emphasis on coordination, skeletal alignment, placement, physical virtuosity, classical line, theatricality and musicality. Advanced ballet technique is investigated with an emphasis on movement quality and anatomical efficiency. All classes are accompanied by a ballet accompanist to support development of sophisticated musicality.
This course is part of the full-time Dance Program.
Credits
4.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
Ballet 1
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: 150
Total Hours: 150
Total Hours: 150
Instructional Strategies
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Midterm Exam |
30 |
Mid-Term Report by instructor |
|
Midterm Exam |
30 |
Mid-Term Report by instructor |
|
Final Exam |
40 |
Final Exam by Artistic Director |
Course topics
- Advanced Classical Ballet Vocabulary: Barre Work, Port de Bras Batterie, Adagio, Petit Allegro, Pirouette, Grand Allegro
- Core Support
- Alignment
- Anatomical Efficiency
- Opposition and Length
- Stability and Mobility
- Strength and Stamina
- Coordination of arms and head
- Musicality
- Performance Quality
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.