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
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.