STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Develop a disciplined approach to dance.

 II.     Recognize the relationship of grace and extension to beauty and balance.

 III.    Focus on correct body alignment and kinesiology to increase physical performance.

 IV.     Apply elements of line, shape, dynamics, space, and time to movement.

 V.      Study the relationship of movement to music

 VI.     Focus on traditional and contemporary ballet techniques.

 VII.    Identify some of the most accomplished ballet dancers and choreographers.

 VIII.   Critique a ballet performance and perform for an audience.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Tradition and Ballet

         A.      Creatively

         B.      Disciplines

 II.     Ballet Terminology and Techique

         A.      Vocabulary (French)

         B.      Exercises/Combinations

         C.      Alignment and Kinesiology

 III.    Basic Elements of Ballet and Music

         A.      Elements:  Line, Melody, Dynamics, Space, Rhythm

         B.      Relationship with Dance and Music

 IV.     Dancers, Choreographers, Techniques, Performance