MCCCD Program Description

Ballet IV: Intensive

Course: DAN234AA

First Term: 2011 Spring

Lec + Lab 2 Credit(s) 5 Period(s) 4.1 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Theory and intensive practice of ballet at the advanced intermediate level. Development of movement quality and performance skills.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate correct placement and alignment for ballet at the advanced intermediate level. (I, II, III) 2. Use basic locomotor and axial movements at the barre, in center, and across the floor at the advanced intermediate level. (I, II, III, IV) 3. Utilize correct components of ballet technique, theories, and styles at the advanced intermediate level. (I, II, III, IV, V) 4. Utilize the theory of the body`s relationship to gravity and the center of gravity used in ballet at the advanced intermediate level. (I, II, III, IV, V) 5. Practice the basic elements of dance: space, time and energy at the advanced intermediate level. (IV) 6. Apply technical skills, theories, and style in performance at the advanced intermediate level. (V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Barre A. Placement and centering B. Positions of the feet C. Port de Bras D. Port de Corps E. Foot and leg articulation F. Balance G. Stretching II. Floor Work A. Placement and centering B. Stretching techniques 1. Various types of stretches 2. Theories of stretching III. Centerfloor Work A. Placement and centering B. Positions of the feet C. Port de Bras D. Port de Corps E. Leg and foot articulation F. Axial work G. Adagio H. Petite Allegro IV. Locomotor Work A. Allegro B. Intricate combinations 1. Space awareness 2. Time awareness 3. Energy awareness C. Turns D. Grand Allegro V. Developing the Craft A. Dynamics B. Stage directions C. Performance skills

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 12/14/2010

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