DANCE 392R
Ballet Pointe 1
Dance
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Intermediate level pointe technique.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, Spring
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
0.5
Fixed
0.5
Fixed
0
Fixed
1.5
Other Prerequisites
Audition and a minimum of two years of previous pointe technique and concurrent enrollment in Dance 390R.
Note
Although this is an open enrollment course, all students must receive teacher approval or level placement audition before registering.
Title
Ballet Pointe - 1
Learning Outcome
1. Acquire a degree of mastery and control in Begoinning pointe technique. These skills will be accomplished through active class participation and the practice of the movement vocabulary listed in the appendix. Please consult the appendix for the specific criteria and standards.
2. Increase artistry, endurance, control and strength.
Title
Writing Objective
Learning Outcome
Each student will:Apply a working knowledge of French ballet terminology, analytical skills, and sound writing skills by submitting a weekly journal entry or written self-evaluation, and a written critique of a live performance.
Title
Technique Objective
Learning Outcome
Each student will:1. Acquire a degree of mastery inintermediate ballet pointe technique. Theseskillswill be accomplished through active class participation and the practice of the movement vocabulary detailed in the appendix. Please consult the appendix for the specific criteria and standards.
Title
Participation Objective
Learning Outcome
Each student will:Participate fully in the pointe technique class by dancing each class period and pass the required technique exam at the end of the semester/term, being graded on the movement vocabulary detailed in the appendix.
