Ballet Pointe 2

Ballet Pointe 2
Advanced level pointe. Satisfies BA requirements in Dance.
DANCE
393R
 Hours1.0 Credit, 0.0 Lecture, 3.0 Lab
 PrerequisitesAudition required; concurrent enrollment in Dance 390R or 391R.
 NoteAlthough this is an open enrollment course, all students must receive teacher approval or level placement audition before registering.
 TaughtFall, Winter
 ProgramsContaining DANCE 393R
Course Outcomes

Technique Objective

Each student will:

1. Acquire a degree of mastery in advanced/intermediateballet pointe technique. These skills will be accomplished through active class participation and the practice of the movement vocabulary detailed in the appendix. Please consult the appendix for the specific criteria and standards.

Writing Objective

Each student will:

1. Apply a working knowledge of French ballet terminology, analytical skills, and sound writing skills by submitting a weekly journal entry or written self-evaluation, and a written critique of a live performance.

Participation Objective

Each student will:

  1. Participate fully in the pointe technique class by dancing each class period and pass the required technique exam at the end of the semester/term, being graded on the movement vocabulary detailed in the appendix.