UGA Bulletin

Course Description

Pointe technique, which is an extension of ballet technique, with exercises to strengthen correct placement and develop musicality, artistry, and stylistic elements. Pointe skills applied to study and practice of variations from classical repertoire.

Athena Title

Pointe II

Prerequisite

Two hours of DANC 1671 and permission of department

Corequisite

DANC 2662 or DANC 3663 or DANC 4664

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 barre exercises on pointe with correct placement.
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.
By the end of this course, students will be able to discuss content, context, and style of variations from the classical ballet repertoire.
By the end of this course, students will be able to perform combinations and variations 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 sur les pointes.
By the end of this course, students will be able to perform variations with musicality, artistry, and correct stylistic elements.

Topical Outline

Execute barre exercises that develop strength on pointe and reinforce ballet technique skills
Perform center exercises on pointe, developing coordination and movement quality
Apply classical ballet vocabulary to pointe technique
Explore the theory of pointe technique skills that extend from ballet technique including placement, musicality, and stylistic elements
Investigate and discuss content, context, and stylistic elements of the choreography in variations learned from the classical ballet repertoire
Practice and perform variations with attention to correct placement musicality, artistry, and stylistic elements

Syllabus

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