MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

DAN237  1998 Fall – 2010 Fall

Ballet Pointe I

1.

Identify the parts of a pointe shoe and their functions. (I)

2.

Appraise correct fit and evaluate selection of a pointe shoe. (I)

3.

Demonstrate preparation and maintenance of a pointe shoe. (I)

4.

Demonstrate correct placement and alignment for ballet using toe shoes: on the flat foot, on the ball of the foot, and on pointe. (II)

5.

Perform basic locomotor and axial movements on pointe at the barre, in center, and across the floor. (II, III, IV)

6.

Demonstrate an understanding of ballet technique, theories, and styles. (II, III, IV)

7.

Demonstrate an understanding of the theory of the body's relationship to gravity and the center of gravity. (II, III, IV, V)

8.

Demonstrate an understanding of the basic elements of dance: space, time, and energy. (II, III, IV, V)

9.

Utilize technical skills, theories, and style in performance. (V, VI)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

DAN237  1998 Fall – 2010 Fall

Ballet Pointe I

I. Pointe Shoe

A. Construction

B. Selection

C. Maintenance

II. 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

H. Releve-Spring up and roll up

III. Standing and Centerfloor Work

A. Placement and centering

B. Positions of the feet

C. Port de Bras

D. Port de Corps

E. Foot and leg articulation

F. Axial work

G. Adagio

H. Temps Leve

I. Petite Allegro

IV. Across the Floor

A. Allegro

B. Intricate combinations

1. Space awareness

2. Time awareness

3. Energy awareness

C. Turns

D. Aerial work

V. Repertory Work

A. Classical

B. Neoclassical

VI. Developing the Craft

A. Dynamics

B. Stage directions

C. Performance skills