DAN 212 - Intermediate Ballet 2

2 credit hours - One hour of lecture and two hours of studio weekly; one term.
Provides continued study of classical ballet technique with emphasis on performance presentation and challenging technical combinations. Designed to develop strength and accuracy, musicality and flexibility. May be repeated once for a total of four credit hours.

Prerequisite(s): DAN 211 or permission of department chair.

Note: Typically offered at MC; fall and spring terms.

Course Outcomes:

Demonstrate intermediate level class skills in ballet.
- Demonstrate skills in barre exercises.
- Demonstrate skills in centre work.
- Demonstrate skills in jumps and beat work.
- Perform skills in arm, leg and head positions.
Perform intermediate level ballet combinations.
- Perform combinations with proper alignment.
- Perform combinations with grace and confidence.
Recognize the difference between the various styles of ballet technique.
- Articulate the Vaganova style of ballet.
- Articulate the RAD style of ballet.
- Articulate the Cecchetti style of ballet.
- Articulate the French style of ballet.
Articulate the early history of ballet and its purpose.
- Explain the origins of ballet (countries).
- Explain the original purpose of ballet.
- Articulate the “key” players in the promotion of ballet among royalty.
- Identify the reason for turn out in ballet.
- Identify why the reason for costume modifications in ballet.
- Identify current, world-renowned ballet dancers.
Describe ballet terminology.
- Recognize intermediate ballet terms.
- Define intermediate level ballet terms.
Perform codified ballet movements.
- Demonstrate requested intermediate level ballet movements in small groups.
- Demonstrate requested intermediate level ballet movements individually.