Ballet Technique II – DANCE 141
WINTER 2014
Instructor: Betty Ann Platt
E-mail: bplatt@bellevuecollege.edu
Phone: 425 – 564-2968
Office location: R016
Office Hours: Immediately before or after class.
May also call or email to arrange another time.
Course Information
Course Outcomes
How Outcomes will be met
Student will be to apply
their acquired correct ballet technique to increasingly advanced exercises and
stretches during the warm-up portion of the class. Through the knowledge and
practice of these fundamental conditioning techniques, strength, flexibility,
placement and balance improve. As students learn the French terminology for
more advanced movements by connecting the terms to more difficult sequences
which are practiced, they begin to discover how the better the understanding of
fundamentals can coordinate to greater self-expression and may be easily
applied to other styles of dance.
Grading
GENERAL
GUIDLINE:
Based
on attendance, participation, and mastery of ballet fundamentals while taking
into account each student’s previous dance training.
40%
- Attendance and behavior as outlined in the syllabus
30%
- Know fundamentals of barre work.
20%.
Know the French Terminology.
10%
Be able to perform center and across the floor
sequences.
Attendance, attention
and effort are rewarded.
Although grading dance
is by nature subjective, grades are based on attendance, participation and
individual progress toward mastery of technique and performance. After 4
unexcused absences, you grade will drop. Please notify instructor of any days
you will be absent. .
So You Know You Can Dance: Winter Dance
Showcase
You have the opportunity to participate in a
performance at the end of Winter Quarter to showcase your work as a
creator/choreographer of the style of dance of this class. You will create your
own group. Music choices should be between 1-2 minutes long and will be approved
by the instructor and should not contain profanity. You are responsible if you
would like costumes.
The Showcase is not mandatory but you will
receive extra credit if you participate and perform in this Showcase: “So You
Know You Can Dance.”
Class time will be set aside for rehearsal.
Schedule:
Technical /Lighting rehearsals are Wed. March
13th and Thurs. March 14th during class time.
Friday March 15th at 2:00 for a full run.
Show is Friday March 15th at 7:30pm.
Admission is $7
So You
Know You Can Dance: Winter Dance Showcase
is only produced once a year in March.
Books and Materials Required
No
books are required.
Classroom Learning Atmosphere
Instructor’s Expectation
All students are
expected to display behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct at
Bellevue College, respect and be courteous to everyone in the class and make a
sincere effort to attend, participate, and show personal progress.
Affirmation of Inclusion
Bellevue College is
committed to maintaining an environment in which every member of the campus
community feels welcome to participate in the life of the college, free from
harassment and discrimination.
We value our different
backgrounds at Bellevue College, and students, faculty, staff members, and
administrators are to treat one another with dignity and respect. http://bellevuecollege.edu/about/goals/inclusion.asp
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A good
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“Cheating, stealing and
plagiarizing (using the ideas or words of another as one’s own without
crediting the source) and inappropriate/disruptive classroom behavior are
violations of the Student Code of Conduct at Bellevue College. Examples of
unacceptable behavior include, but are not limited to: talking out of turn,
arriving late or leaving early without a valid reason, allowing cell
phones/pagers to ring, and inappropriate behavior toward the instructor or
classmates. The instructor can refer any violation of the Student Code of
Conduct to the Vice President of Student Services for possible probation or
suspension from Bellevue College. Specific student rights, responsibilities and
appeal procedures are listed in the Student Code of Conduct, available in the
office of the Vice President of Student Services.” The Student Code, Policy
2050, in its entirety is located at: http://bellevuecollege.edu/policies/2/2050_Student_Code.asp
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contact us as soon as possible.
If you are a person who
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earthquake, etc, please meet with your individual
instructors to develop a safety plan within the first week of the quarter.
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Additional Information
Attire: Leotards
and tights, or any style of dance/exercise clothing which will allow stretching
and movement. Ballet slippers are necessary and will be discussed at the first
meeting.
No photography or
video. All
valuables must not be left in the hall or dressing room. Lockers are available
and will be discussed at the orientation.
NO STREET SHOES TO BE WORN IN THE STUDIO.
Class: Usually
begins on the floor followed by exercises at the barre.
Five extra minutes are given to change clothing, but punctually is important,
in that this time not only prevents injury, but includes important work on
technique. The next section of the class consists of movements incorporating
steps and techniques learned at the barre into
progressive movements in center and across the floor. Movement combinations
require the student to work on timing, phrasing and eventually dynamics