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By the completion of the course the students will be able to:
1. analyze, evaluate, and verbalize basic elements of ballet.
2. demonstrate a basic understanding of ballet history.
3. demonstrate fundamental ballet skills.
4. recognize and identify the vocabulary of ballet.
5. demonstrate correct biomechanical form as related to strength,
flexibility and ballet alignment.
6. perform basic ballet combinations and compositions.
7. demonstrate an increased level of physical fitness and
body awareness through ballet movement.
8. analyze ballet movement in aesthetic terms.
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I. THEORY
A. Evolution of ballet and its relationship to the other modern
art forms.
B. Skills for development of flexibility and proper ballet
alignment.
C. English translations of ballet vocabulary to enhance
understanding of the relationships between terminology and
movements.
II. TECHNIQUE
A. Practice and performance of:
1. the wide range of steps in ballet vocabulary to develop
strength, posture, balance, flexibility, and suppleness
2. practice safe and effective stretching for the specific
needs of ballet
3. specific exercises for development of feet, leg
extensions, and balance
4. exercises for the function of the arms by themselves and
as they relate to the body and to specific movements
B. Barre work to include:
1. plies, tendus, stretches, etc., through the wide
repertoire of ballet warm-ups, including all body parts
and muscle groups
2. preparation for Center Floor with agility and correct
technique
C. Center Practice to include:
1. porte de bras
2. adage
3. exercise for balance and weight shift
4. turns
5. combinations including stationary and traveling movements
with emphasis on memorization and expressive performance
of the movements
D. Allegro which includes:
1. individual steps
2. turns
3. jumps
4. waltz
5. large, traveling steps and movements
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May include any or all of the following: 1) Practice of ballet skills at
the barre, across the floor and in center, 2) practice of strengthening
and stretching exercises, 3) study of theoretical ballet topics and
demonstration of understanding through an in-class quiz or exam.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course. |
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| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
20 - 40% |
| Class performances, Performance exams | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
10 - 20% |
| Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
40 - 60% |
| Attendance and participation | |
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