DNCE 2102: Pointe Work 3 (Women)
Effective date
September 2013
Department
Dancing Diploma - Arts Umbrell
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.
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
Pointe Work 2
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: 45
Total Hours: 45
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Midterm Exam
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30
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Mid-Term Report by instructor
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Midterm Exam
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30
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Mid-Term Report by instructor
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Final Exam
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40
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Final Exam by Artistic Director
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Course topics
- Advanced Classical Pointe Vocabulary: Barre Work, Pointe Drills, Relevees, Pirouettes (multiple turns), Sophisticated variations
- Core Support
- Alignment and Placement
- Anatomical Efficiency
- Opposition and Length
- Stability and Mobility, particularly for the ankles
- 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.