Maricopa Community Colleges  DAN131   19956-20045 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/28/95
DAN131 19956-20045 L+L 1 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Ballet I
Introduction to the theory and practice of ballet at the beginning level. Development of movement quality and performance skills. May be repeated for a total of two (2) semester credit hours. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: DAN138 for dance majors.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
DAN131   19956-20045 Ballet I
1. Demonstrate correct placement and alignment for ballet at the beginning level. (I, II, III)
2. Use basic locomotor and axial movements at the barre, in center, and across the floor at the beginning level. (I, II, III, IV)
3. Identify correct components of ballet technique, theories, and styles at the beginning 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 level. (I, II, III, IV, V)
5. Practice the basic elements of dance: space, time and energy at the beginning level. (IV)
6. Apply technical skills, theories, and style in performance at the beginning level. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
DAN131   19956-20045 Ballet I
    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. Beginning 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
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