1 hour. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. . 2 hours lab per week.
Pointe I
Course Description
Pointe technique, which is an extension of ballet technique skills, with attention to strengthening pointe and ballet skills, placement, vocabulary, musicality, and stylistic elements. Application of pointe skills in the study of variations from classical ballet repertoire.
Athena Title
Pointe I
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Corequisite
DANC 1616 or DANC 2662 or DANC 3663
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to execute barre exercises, developing strength on pointe, and continue development of ballet technique skills.
By the end of this course, students will be able to perform center exercises on pointe, developing coordination and movement quality.
By the end of this course, students will be able to review classical ballet vocabulary.
By the end of this course, students will be able to explore theory of pointe technique skills that extend from ballet technique including placement, musicality, and stylistic elements.
By the end of this course, students will be able to practice class combinations on pointe with correct ballet and pointe technique.
By the end of this course, students will be able to introduce study and practice selected variations from the classical ballet repertoire.
Topical Outline
Execute barre exercises, developing strength on pointe, and continue development of ballet technique skills
Perform center exercises on pointe, developing coordination and movement quality
Review classical ballet vocabulary
Explore theory of pointe technique skills that extend from ballet technique including placement, musicality, and stylistic elements
Practice class combinations on pointe with correct ballet and pointe technique
Study and practice selected variations from the classical ballet repertoire
