Dance 201
INTERMEDIATE POINTE TECHNIQUE

  1. Catalog Entry

DNCE 201. Pointe Technique
Two credit hours(2).

Four hours technique.

Development of classical ballet skill en pointe. May be taken multiple times for credit.

This class will concentrate on the very basic essentials of pointe technique, using specific exercises to develop strength, proper placement and correct execution.

  1. Detailed Description of Content of Course

1. Warm-up at the barre concentrating on the very basic essentials of pointe technique, using specific exercises to develop strength, proper placement and correct execution.
2. Center work based on elementary and intermediate pointe exercises.

  1. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course

A professional approach to pointe technique, which allows the intermediate student to gain competency of basic pointe work.

  1. Goals and Objectives of the Course

At the conclusion of the course, the student will:

1. Demonstrate an intermediate level competency in the pointe technique.
2. Demonstrate and intermediate level ability to perform and appropriate classical variation or set of combinations.

  1. Assessment Measures

Assessment measures may include direct observation, digital/video taping for analysis and skills tests.

  1. Other Course Information

1. the proper fit of pointe shoes
2. the proper sewing and preparation of pointe shoes.
3. the ability to identify variations for ballet repertoire.

Newly approved course Spring, 2002

  1. Review and approval

DATE ACTION REVIEWED BY
July 14, 2005 Review M.T.D, Chair