Ballet 1

Course code DNCE 1101

Credit 4.0

Length 150.0 hours

Course outline View

Students explore the principles of classical ballet with emphasis on coordination, skeletal alignment, placement, physical virtuosity, classical line, theatricality and musicality. Advanced ballet technique is investigated with an emphasis on movement quality and anatomical efficiency. All classes are accompanied by a ballet accompanist to support development of sophisticated musicality.

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

Prerequisites

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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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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.