DNCE 122 - Beginning Ballet II KCC AA/DA

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

1.5 hour lecture 3 hours lecture/lab per week Prerequisite(s): DNCE 121, or consent of instructor. Comment: DNCE 122 is repeatable for a maximum of six credits. DNCE 122 provides a continuing course in the art and performance of Ballet at a beginning level. Students will develop their understanding of ballet vocabulary and mastery of ballet techniques through continued physical practice in combinations of increasing complexity. Upon successful completion of DNCE 122, the student should be able to: Use appropriate vocabulary to identify the full range of barre exercises. Use appropriate vocabulary to identify a range of basic center exercises. Perform with proper technique the full range of basic barre exercises. Perform choreographed combinations, using step vocabulary in the areas of adagio, petite allegro, grand allegro. Perform a basic en dehors and en dedans pirouette. Explain the importance of the fundamental techniques of plie, tendue, and degage and their relationship to specific steps within the ballet repertoire. Use the various directions in space, stage directions and directions of movement, and identify them using appropriate vocabulary. Distinguish through personal performance the dynamics of adagio, petite allegro and allegro combinations. Display increased competency in personal strength, flexibility, coordination and movement memory. View and discuss a ballet performance with respect to relevant aesthetic, historical and technical aspects.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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