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| 1. Description - |
| Introduction to the elementary fundamentals of classical ballet technique and training. Course includes the basic vocabulary and practice of beginning barre and center floor exercises.
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| Prerequisite: None
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| Co-requisite: None
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| Advisory: This course is included in the Ballet & Conditioning family of activity courses.
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| 2. Course Objectives - |
| The student will be able to:
- perform the fundamental exercises of elementary ballet technique including barre warm-up and center floor combinations.
- define the traditional vocabulary of steps in the elementary ballet class syllabus.
- identify and explain the progression and purpose of the specific order of classroom exercises.
- analyze the historical development of ballet dancing.
- increase body awareness and confidence.
- apply the concepts of proper alignment and placement in all activities.
- recognize ballet as both a physical discipline and an artistic expression.
- appreciate classical music as an integral part of the ballet class.
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| 3. Special Facilities and/or Equipment - |
| Dance studio, comfortable exercise clothing and proper ballet shoes.
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| 4. Course Content (Body of knowledge) - |
| - Barre exercises
- plie
- tendu
- degage
- rond de jambe a terre
- rond de jambe a l'aire
- frappe
- fondu
- developpe
- grande battement
- Center floor exercises
- adagio
- centre
- waltz
- petit allegro
- grande allegro
- Historical analysis of ballet dancing
- sources and influences of historical periods on ballet styles
- transition from highly specialized training to a universal form of exercise
- Body awareness
- alignment
- placement
- strength
- flexibility
- agility
- endurance coordination
- control
- grace
- Artistic references
- reference to contemporary dance companies and performances
- sources and styles of musical accompaniment for ballet class
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| 5. Repeatability - Moved to header area. |
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| 6. Methods of Evaluation - |
| The following evaluation methods may include but are not limited to:
- observation of performance skills through the beginning level
- Objective exams
- Cooperative learning assignments
- Term papers
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| 7. Representative Text(s) - |
| Ryan, Walter J. Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet. 2011
http://www.abt.org/education/dictionary/index.html
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| 8. Disciplines - |
| Dance
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| 9. Method of Instruction - |
| Lecture presentations and classroom discussion using the language of classical ballet technique, Discussion, Cooperative learning exercises, Laboratory, Demonstration.
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| 10. Lab Content - |
| Lab content may include, but is not limited to the following:
- Demonstration and practice of beginning ballet barre exercises
- Demonstration and practice of beginning ballet center floor exercises
- Demonstration and practice of proper boy awareness and alignment
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| 11. Honors Description - No longer used. Integrated into main description section. |
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| 12. Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing and Outside of Class Assignments - |
| Written critique of a live dance performance, optional writing exercises based on recommended reading.
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| 13. Need/Justification - |
| This course is a restricted support course for the CErtificate of Achievement in Transfer Studies: CSU GE and satisfies the Foothill GE Requirements for Area VII, Lifelong Learning.
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