DNCE 2212: Pas de Deux 2
Effective date
September 2013
Department
Dancing Diploma - Arts Umbrell
Description
Building on the work established in Classical Variations, students are introduced to more advanced elements of classical partnering. Training includes alignment, weight transfer, hold positions with supported adagio, and pirouette work and lifts. Prerequisite : Pas de Deux 1
This course is part of the full-time Dance Program.
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
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
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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25
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Mid-Term Report by instructor
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Final Exam
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30
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Final Report by instructor
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Quizzes/Tests
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10
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History Quizzes
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Final Exam
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35
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Final Exam by Artistic Director
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Course topics
- Advanced Classical Ballet Vocabulary and Enchainments
- Advanced Classical Partnering
- Core Support
- Alignment
- Anatomical Efficiency
- Opposition and Length
- Stability and Mobility
- Strength and Stamina
- Musicality
- Performance Quality
- Learning Choreography
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.