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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 perform exercises on pointe at the barre with correct placement. - Execute exercises on pointe in the center - Demonstrate knowledge of ballet vocabulary applied to pointe - Discuss theoretical elements of pointe technique skills - Perform class combinations and variations from the classical ballet repertoire on pointe with correct ballet and pointe technique - Display strength and control when dancing on with musicality, and correct stylistic elements
  • By the end of this course, students will be able to execute exercises on pointe in the center.
  • By the end of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of ballet vocabulary applied to pointe.
  • By the end of this course, students will be able to discuss theoretical elements of pointe technique skills.
  • By the end of this course, students will be able to perform class combinations and variations from the classical ballet repertoire on pointe with correct ballet and pointe technique.
  • By the end of this course, students will be able to display strength and control when dancing on with musicality, and correct stylistic elements.

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

Syllabus

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