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Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. demonstrate biomechanically correct form in the performance of
dance skills.
2. demonstrate strength in "en l'air" (i.e. aerial) movements.
3. demonstrate the dynamics of movement.
4. demonstrate combination series.
5. analyze body movement as an art form.
6. demonstrate the ability to perform intermediate level ballet
skills such as "ports de bras", adage, turns, allegro, etc.
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I. THEORY
Aesthetics: Ballet as a changing art form and its relationship to
the dance/theater
II. TECHNIQUE
A. Continuation of the practice and performance of steps in the
ballet vocabulary, to develop strength, flexibility,
alignment, and balance. Particular emphasis on kinesthetic
awareness and style.
B. Barre work to include a repertoire of ballet warm-ups.
C. Strength and flexibility in the use of the back in ballet.
D. On a daily class basis, students will work on all aspects of
an intermediate class.
E. Focus on combining and memorizing longer and varied sequences.
F. Center practice to include porte de bras, adage, turns, petite
allegro, waltz, and grand allegro.
G. Focus on details of style-differentiation between romantic,
classical, and 20th century styles.
III. COMBINATIONS
A. Incorporation of technical practice into working amalgamated
combinations designed to develop performance qualities and
style as well as physical and mental agility.
B. Composition fundamentals in the ballet style using tools
developed in technical practice, and aesthetic studies.
C. Combinations of movements and positions.
D. Special design using people and movement.
E. Rhythmic content of movement and its relationship to music.
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Term paper on a live ballet performance or other ballet-related topic.
May include any or all of the following: 1) practice choreography and
dance skills, 2) choreograph original dance movement, 3) perform and
practice exercises to further strengthen and/or stretch muscle groups
required to execute ballet movements at the intermediate level.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
10 - 20% |
| Term papers | |
| 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
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| 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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Instructor prepared materials
