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DNCE 2102: Pointe Work 3 (Women) 

Effective date

September 2013 

Department

Dancing Diploma - Arts Umbrell 

School

Arts and Sciences 
 




Description

As an exciting and essential part of ballet training requiring strength and functional body alignment, students explore the principles of classical pointe work with emphasis on technique and strength-building. Particular attention is brought to the articulation and refinement of classical line, balance and physical control. Students progress through the course with preparation for classical variations. This course is part of the full-time Dance Program. 

Credits

1.0 

Year of study

2nd Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

Pointe Work 2 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 45
Total Hours: 45
 

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

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.
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