DANCE 494R
Ballet Pointe/Variations
Dance
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Advanced Ballet pointe/variations.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
0.5
Fixed
0.5
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Dance 490 must be taken concurrently.
Title
Writing Objective 1
Learning Outcome
Students will compile a notebook with the background, libretto, and details of each variation which will aid in the future instructing of these variations. The student will include specifics on choreographers, composers, and dancers where applicable; as well as all steps of each variation written in a clear, understandable form.
Title
Technique Objective 1
Learning Outcome
Students will learn each variation and be required to perform throughout the semester.
Title
Participation Objective 2
Learning Outcome
Students will learn and record the background, libretto, and style of the specific ballets through brief lectures.
Title
Technique Objective 2
Learning Outcome
Students will prepare variations to perform and be graded on those technical and stylistic requirements.
Title
Participation Objective 1
Learning Outcome
Students will learn and achieve technical and stylistic mastery of several variations from classical ballets.
