Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.

• Unit Title

  Allied Ballet Techniques

• Unit Code

  DAN2165

• Year

  2020

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  20

• Full Year Unit

  Y

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Mr Kim David MCCARTHY

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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.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

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.

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