DANC106 Beginner Classical Ballet
Department of Arts and Communication: Dance
- I. Course Number and Title
- DANC106 Beginner Classical Ballet
- II. Number of Credits
- 2 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 1500
- IV. Prerequisites
- DANC105 (C or better) or Permission of the Department of Arts and Communication
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- Course offered in Spring Semester.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course, a continuation of DANC105, provides students with fundamentals of Classical Ballet Technique. Instruction includes flexibility and other physiological benefits. The course includes participation in barre, and center movement focusing on proper alignment. Classes concentrate on classical disciplines, alignment and core connection, physical strength and flexibility, and self- discipline.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- recognize and apply the terminology and techniques associated with Classical Ballet at a beginner level;
- demonstrate a movement aesthetic as it relates to beginner Classical Ballet;
- discuss topics from the required text as it relates to Classical Ballet;
- recognize the anatomy and placement of the body as it relates to beginner Classical Ballet and its diversified techniques; and
- demonstrate performance as it relates to beginner Classical Ballet.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Body placement and Classical Ballet principles at a beginner level.
- Proper alignment, barre work, and stretches that directly influence and relate to the study of Classical Ballet at a beginner level.
- Barre, petite allegro, adagio, turns, and grande allegro directly related/embracing Classical Ballet at a beginner level.
- Dance movement: focus, dimension, direction, level, control, execution.
- Discussion/reflection on the chosen text.
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
- Movement assessments: The semester consists of three movement assessments in addition to the midterm/final exams. These assessments focus on the culmination of 2-3 weeks' worth of movement ideas to demonstrate the students' knowledge and understanding of the current course work.
- Discussion topics: Reflections of the students are kept in a personal journal and presented in class bi-weekly.
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Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date - 6/1/2020; Revision 6/1/22; Revision 10/5/22