UMBR SABT 310 - Ballet II

Institution:

Arcadia University

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Description:

This course provides a high level of classical ballet supported by academic technique, realistic criticism, instruction by analysis, rehearsel and performance. Its goal is to enhance the detailed perfection of the kinetic motion of classical ballet and develop more fully in dancers its communicable style as s visual medium. The course provides the dancer with 1 1/2 hours of intense ballet technique and two hours of rehearsel, 4 days per week. Barre work will contain all the basic elements of ballet technique to build balance, strength of line and muscles, quickness of mind/body, musicality and quality of movement. Center work will continue to build upon the emotional expression, strength, technique and execution of line. Intense rehearsal offers the opportunity to learn, polich and prepare for performance. The principal goal of this course is to mimic the working envrionment of the professional dancer through daily technique class, the setting and staging of choreographed works, and the fulfillment of the performance. This will enhance the dancer's ability to think and learn quickly. The dancer will emerge from the course with a high self-esteem, a renewed love of dance, and an understanding of the origins of ballet from Renaissance Italy and its transfer to France. Class discussions will highlight famous Italian dancers, the importance of the Renaissance (and the role of Caterine De Medici in particular) in the early development of ballet, and will hone an analytical approach to the observation, interpretation and critique of dance performance.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arcadia.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 572-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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