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Course information
WHEN TAUGHT:
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Fall Odd Yrs.
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PREREQUISITE:
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Dance 390R or equivalent.
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DESCRIPTION:
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Teaching classical ballet from preballet through advanced; includes analysis of Bournonville, Cecchetti, Vaganova, RAD, Kneeland, and SAB methods.
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Course outcomes
- 1. Students will demonstrate a knowledge of ballet class structure and progression between levels by writing an 8-year ballet curriculum.
- 2. Students will experience practical observation of ballet classes/labs and analyze teachers at work.
- 3. Students will apply sound musical principles in practical teaching experiences.
- 4. Students will philosophically and historically analyze each of the major ballet methodologies: Cecchetti, Royal Academy of Dancing, Vaganova, etc.
- 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
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