DANCE 396
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
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
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.
