Ballet II - DAN 266
https://courses.vccs.edu/courses/DAN266-BalletII
Effective: 2022-05-01
Course Description
Explores classical and contemporary styles of ballet. Teaches ballet as a discipline with correct alignment and ballet form. Expresses movement through traditional dance form with choreographic emphasis. Part II of II. May be repeated up to 4 times for credit.
Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
1 credits
The course outline below was developed as part of a statewide standardization process.
General Course Purpose
DAN 266 provides opportunities for students to actively participate in ballet technique classes. Students will continue to learn the vocabulary of ballet movements and further develop their technical skills.
Course Prerequisites/Corequisites
Prerequisite: DAN 166 skills assessment.
Course Objectives
- Critical Thinking
- Identify and explain how various elements of ballet (movement sequences, proper execution, and musicality) contribute to personal growth and how those elements have improved and expanded over time
- Identify and execute specific technical and artistic corrections given throughout the course more thoroughly and from anatomical standpoint
- Identify and execute more advanced movement sequences and patterns with proper technique and artistic nuance
- Communication
- Effectively communicate ballet terminology through written and oral communication
- Effectively communicate and analyze self-improvement and growth through written and oral communication
- Building Blocks of Ballet Technique
- Improve knowledge and execution of ballet technique
- Demonstrate and analyze useful anatomical principles as they pertain to efficient dance movement, injury prevention, and artistic quality with increased accuracy
- Develop physical stamina, strength, and flexibility with increased precision
- Artistry and Musicality
- Improve coordination, articulation, and musicality with increased accuracy and execution
- Expand and refine artistic expression through the development of performance skills
- Observe and analyze peer performance in terms of technique and artistry
Major Topics to be Included
- Building Blocks of Ballet Technique
- Artistry and Musicality