Dance 405
ADVANCED BALLET

  1. Catalog Entry

DNCE 405. Advanced Ballet
Three credit hours(3).

Six hours technique.

Barre and centre practice, including adagio and allegro techniques on an advanced level. May be taken multiple times for credit.

  1. Detailed Description of Content of Course

1. Barre

As in all ballet classes, the sequence of the barre work remains essentially the same whether the student is a beginner or an accomplished professional, but the exercises become more complex and have varying speed as the student advances. For a more complete listing of the barre exercises, please see the course syllabus for DNCE 105.

2. Centre

a. Turns

(1) pirouettes (more in number)
(2) pirouette en arabesque en dehors
(3) pirouette en attitude en dehors
(4) pirouette a la seconde en dedans
(5) fouettes pirouettes

b. Jumps

(1) small jumps, all with beats
(2) sissonne soubresaut (moving and en arabesque)
(3) gargouillade
(4) pas de ciseaux
(5) temps de fleche
(6) cabriole (petit and grand)
(7) entrechat-six
(8) entrechat-sept, de volee
(9) brise-vole
(10) grand jete-passe
(11) grand fouette en tournant saute

c. Pointe work

More complex and with multiple turns; including variations from the classical repertoire.

  1. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course

A professional approach in which the classical theory and technique of ballet is taught to and practiced by the advanced student.

  1. Goals and Objectives of the Course

At the conclusion of this course, the student will:

1. Demonstrate technical competency on an advanced level.
2. Execute the advanced ballet combinations, steps and poses with musicality and projection.

  1. Assessment Measures

Assessment measures may include direct observation, digital/video taping for analysis, class attendance, practical and written examinations.

  1. Other Course Information

Last date of Revision: Fall 2001

  1. Review and Approval

DATE ACTION REVIEWED BY
March 24, 1998 Review Margaret Devaney, Chair
September 12, 2001 Review Margaret Devaney, Chair
  July 14, 2005 Review Margaret Devaney, Chair