MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

DAN231  2004 Fall – 2010 Fall

Ballet III

1.

Demonstrate correct placement and alignment for ballet at the beginning intermediate level. (I, II, III)

2.

Use basic locomotor and axial movements at the barre, in center, and across the floor at the beginning intermediate level. (I, II, III, IV)

3.

Utilize correct components of ballet technique, theories, and styles at the beginning intermediate level. (I, II, III, IV, V)

4.

Utilize the theory of the body's relationship to gravity and the center of gravity used in ballet at the beginning intermediate level. (I, II, III, IV, V)

5.

Practice the basic elements of dance: space, time and energy at the beginning intermediate level. (IV)

6.

Apply technical skills, theories, and style in performance at the beginning intermediate level. (V)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

DAN231  2004 Fall – 2010 Fall

Ballet III

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. Floor Work

A. Placement and centering

B. Stretching techniques

1. Various types of stretches

2. Theories of stretching

III. Standing and Centerfloor Work

A. Placement and centering

B. Positions of the feet

C. Port de Bras

D. Port de Corps

E. Leg and foot articulation

F. Axial work

G. Adagio

H. Temps Leve

IV. Locomotor Work

A. Allegro

B. Complex combinations

1. Space awareness

2. Time awareness

3. Energy awareness

C. Turns

D. Aerial work

V. Developing the Craft

A. Dynamics

B. Stage directions

C. Performance skills