Pas de Deux 1

Course code DNCE 2112

Credit 1.0

Length 30.0 hours

Course outline View

Building on the work established in Classical Variations, students are introduced to more advanced elements of classical partnering. Training includes alignment, weight transfer, hold positions with supported adagio and pirouette work and lifts.

This course is part of the full-time Dance Program.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 1

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What you will learn

  • Advanced Classical Ballet Vocabulary and Enchainments
  • Advanced Classical Partnering
  • Core Support
  • Alignment
  • Anatomical Efficiency
  • Opposition and Length
  • Stability and Mobility
  • Strength and Stamina
  • Musicality
  • Performance Quality
  • Learning Choreography

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.