DNCE 121 - Beginning Ballet I KCC AA/DA

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

1.5 hours lecture, 3 hours lecture/lab per week Comment: DNCE 121 is repeatable for a maximum of six credits. DNCE 121 will introduce students to basic vocabulary and movement techniques that identify ballet as a unique performance art. Students will engage in physical practice to gain mastery in the fundamentals of ballet technique. Upon successful completion of DNCE 121, the student should be able to: Identify, using appropriate vocabulary, perform and explain the basic purposes of a range of basic barre exercises. Identify, using appropriate vocabulary, and perform a range of basic center exercises. Perform simple choreographed combinations in the areas of adagio, petite allegro, grand allegro, and pirouette preparation. Explain the importance of the fundamental techniques of pli , tendue, and d gag. Identify stage directions, various directions in space, and directions of movement, using appropriate vocabulary. Distinguish the performance dynamics of adagio, petite allegro and allegro combinations. Display increased competency in personal strength, flexibility, coordination and movement memory. Explain the relationship of ballet to other art forms.

Credits:

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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