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Deree Event
Jul
13
Classical Ballet
DA 2000
Classical Ballet
Students cannot take both FN/EC 3219 International Finance / EC 4565 International Monetary Economics
(Same as EC 3219 INTERNATIONAL FINANCE)
(Previously EC/FN 3319 International Finance)
(Updated Fall 2021)
Catalog Description
Ballet class; Barre exercise; Adagio; Allegro; Terminology of classical ballet; Classical ballet combinations.
Rationale
Introduction to ballet technique. The students have the opportunity to familiarize with barre technique, centre practice, adagio and allegro through combinations that develop strength, flexibility, coordination, musicality and phrasing.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of classical ballet
technique. - Demonstrate understanding of ballet terminology.
- Develop flexibility, strength and coordination.
- Develop rhythmicality in movement performance.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform ballet technique combinations
with focus and clarity.
This course is fully taught in a studio and thus the designation 0/3/3
indicates delivery of regular teaching hours.
In congruence with the teaching and learning strategy of the college, the
following tools are used:
- Studios: students are encouraged to use studio facilities for
further practice - Library: Students are encouraged to make use of the library
facilities for their assignments - Office hours: students are encouraged to make full use of the
office hours of their instructor, where they can ask questions and
go over class material. - Use of a blackboard site, where instructors post notes,
assignment instructions, timely announcements, as well as
additional resources.
Summative:
| 1st Assessment - Assessed Class | 40% |
| Final Assessment - Assessed Class | 60% |
Formative:
| Attendance and participation | 0 |
The formative “Attendance and participation” aims to prepare students for the examination.
The “1st Assessment – Assessed Class” tests LOs 1-4
The “Final Assessment – Assessed Class” tests LOs 1-5
The final grade for this module will be determined by averaging all summative (major) assessment grades, based on predetermined weights for each assessment. If the average grade is 40 and above, students pass the module. No resist for non-validated modules.
REQUIRED READING:
Grant, G. 2009. Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet, BN
Publishing. Publications.
RECOMMENDED READING:
n/a
Material available through Blackboard.
Use of proper English.
MSOffice, Blackboard CMS
- Ballet barre: pliés, tendues, jetes, rond de jambe, relevé, dégagé, frappé, develope, grand battement.
- Centre work: Adagio work using port de bras in croissé, en face, and effacé, allegro work to strengthen the dynamics of the feet and legs.
- Terminology of the classical methodology.
- Stretching and strengthening exercises.
- Combinations across the floor to develop rhythm, coordination, a sense of flow, and the pleasure of movement.
