Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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• Unit Title

  Allied Ballet Techniques

• Unit Code

  DAN2165

• Year

  2016

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  20

• Full Year Unit

  Y

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

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Description

This unit is specifically designed for students who elect to specialise in classical ballet in their final year of study. Students will work towards developing the Allied Ballet techniques to professional level in pas de deux, repertoire and variations.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded DAN2160

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Adapt to a range of technical variations and teaching methods expected by the profession.
2. Articulate principles of alignment and functionality involved in the exercises with a professional level of detail.
3. Demonstrate a high level of physical and conceptual understanding of the technical principles of classical ballet.
4. Demonstrate a professional level of spatial awareness.
5. Demonstrate physical alignment and balance appropriate to the technique developed to a professional level.
6. Demonstrate refined self correction techniques, responsiveness to feedback and ability to absorb new and complex material.
7. Embody a professional level of musicality.
8. Embody advanced levels of strength, flexibility, coordination and cardio-vascular endurance, consistent with employment at a professional level.
9. Embody the movement qualities expected in professional performance.
10. Engage in self-assessment processes that indicate an advanced level of critical analysis of the technique.
11. Present work with a professional level of artistry.

Unit Content

1. Advanced partnering techniques.
2. Analysis of safe dance practices in lifting others roles and responsibilities.
3. Feedback, professional conduct and constructive criticism.
4. Professional variations including multiple pirouettes, balances, promenades and lifts.
5. Reflective practices to enhance performance outcomes.
6. Rehearsing and performing repertoire from the classics and contemporary ballets stylistic variation.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Weekly classes and rehearsals.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Text References

• Paskevska, A. (2013). Ballet: From the first plie to mastery, an eight year course. [Electronic resource]. Hoboken, NJ: Taylor and Francis.
• Midgelow, V. (2007). Reworking the ballet: Counter narratives and alternative bodies. Abingdon, UK: Routledge.
• Anderson, Z. (2006). The Royal Ballet: 75 years. London, UK: Faber and Faber.
• Anonymous. (2012). The Russian ballet girl. [Electronic resource]. Auckland, NZ: The Floating Press.
• Bowers, M.H. (2012). Ballet beautiful: Transform your body and gain the strength, grace and focus of a ballet dancer. [Electronic resource]. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Press.

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