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Ballet II
Course: DAN134

First Term: 2025 Fall
 Lec + Lab   1.0 Credit(s)   3.0 Period(s)   3.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load


Description: Level two ballet theory and practice. Development of movement quality and performance skills.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate correct placement and alignment for level two ballet. (I-III)
2. Use basic locomotor and axial movements at the barre, in center, and across the floor for level two ballet. (I-IV)
3. Identify correct components of level two ballet technique, theories, and styles. (I-V)
4. Utilize the theory of the body`s relationship to gravity used in level two ballet. (I-V)
5. Practice the basic elements of dance: space, time and energy. (IV)
6. Apply level two ballet technical skills, theories, and styles in performance. (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. Center floor
   A. Placement and centering
   B. Positions of the feet
   C. Port de Bras
   D. Port de Corps
   E. Stretch/conditioning
   F. Adagio
   G. Petit allegro
III. Locomotor work
   A. Allegro
   B. Grande allegro
   C. Turns
   D. Jumps/leaps
IV. Elements
   A. Energy
   B. Space
   C. Time
V. Performance qualities
   A. Dynamics
   B. Stage directions
   C. Performance skills
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 25, 2024

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