Ballet 4

Course code DNCE 2201

Credit 4.0

Length 150.0 hours

Course outline View

Building on principles of technique established in Year 1 Ballet, expectations of performance are heightened as students are expected to achieve mastery of technical principles in all aspects of advanced ballet vocabulary. Emphasis is on complex and challenging batterie, allegro, adage, turning sequences and enchainements. Attention is placed on expanding the range of tempo in the execution of steps. Particular attention is placed on presentation and performance quality.

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

Prerequisites

Ballet 3

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What you will learn

  • Advanced Classical Ballet Vocabulary: Barre Work, Port de Bras Batterie, Adagio, Petit Allegro, Pirouette, Grand Allegro
  • Core Support
  • Alignment
  • Anatomical Efficiency
  • Opposition and Length
  • Stability and Mobility
  • Strength and Stamina
  • Coordination of arms and head
  • Musicality
  • Performance Quality

How to register

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

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
41408 January 5, 2026
to May 8, 2026
Lab/Rehearsal Arts Umbrella See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

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.