DANCE 396

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Methods of Teaching Ballet.

Dance College of Fine Arts and Communications

Course Description

Teaching classical ballet from preballet through advanced; includes analysis of Bournonville, Cecchetti, Vaganova, RAD, Kneeland, and SAB methods.

When Taught

Winter Even Years

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2

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2

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2

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2

Other Prerequisites

Dance 390R or equivalent

Recommended

DANCE 264; DANCE 264

Title

Music in Teaching

Learning Outcome

3. Students will apply sound musical principles in practical teaching experiences.

Title

Ballet Class Observation and Analysis

Learning Outcome

2. Students will experience practical observation of ballet classes/labs and analyze teachers at work.

Title

Ballet Curriculum

Learning Outcome

1. Students will demonstrate a knowledge of ballet class structure and progression between levels bywriting an 8-year ballet curriculum.

Title

French Ballet Terminology

Learning Outcome

5. Students will demonstrate a working knowledge (both written and verbal) of ballet French terminology for the technique appropriate for each level of ballet instruction.

Title

Methodology Analysis

Learning Outcome

4. Students will philosophically and historically analyze each of the major ballet methodologies: Cecchetti, Royal Academy of Dancing, Vaganova, etc.