Course Essentials

Catalog Course Description:

Ballet I is a course in fundamental ballet technique focusing on correct body alignment and placement through repetition and center work. Students analyze, discuss, and critique the line, design, ballet technique, choreography and dynamics of ballet movements. This course is designed for dance majors and all students interested in Ballet.

Course Learning Outcomes:

Critical Thinking
- Upon completion of this course the student will be able to recognize, describe, and discuss dance technique, dance style, thematic content, and theatrical elements of Ballet.
Professional and Ethical Behavior
- The student will recognize and perform warm-up, alignment, barre, and center exercises in preparation for fundamental ballet movements.

student learning objectives

Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

1. Identify and apply correct fundamental ballet skills with proper body alignment and placement through performance of floor barre, and center work at the barre at a fundamental level
2. Exhibit increased strength and flexibility through daily application of floor barre and center work at the barre
3. Define and apply fundamental ballet vocabulary through implementation of floor barre, and center work at the barre
4. Perform fundamental locomotor movement, preparations for turns, and elevations in movement sequences at the barre
5. Analyze, explain and apply the line and design of fundamental ballet
6. Analyze and critique performance qualities of fundamental ballet

Ballet gear

For this ballet class, you will need ballet gear. Because we are will be dancing in our bedrooms and living-rooms, the dress code will be relaxed to the following.

* REMEMBER: The clothes that you wear have a great effect on how you feel and perform. Please dress for dance success to make the most of this learning experience.

Snug leggings or tights that clearly show the outline of your legs. This is essential for displaying engaged and lengthened leg muscles and bones
Snug top: tank, tee, or long-sleeve. An activated core is one of the key elements of ballet, as is the alignment of the pelvis, ribs, and shoulders. Especially with the challenge of watching on zoom, a sleek clothing line will help me to give feedback for improved technique.
Proper Undergarments are important for any form of physical activity. Whether a sports bra for your upper body or jockstrap/snug brief you will want to have your bits contained and not too mobile.
Hair must be tightly and neatly secured away from the face with bands, pins, or wraps.
SHOES: Ballet shoes are very specific and important for dancing in the studio. However, with many of us dancing on non-traditional flooring like carpet, shoes will be optional this semester. Very tight, little socks are great if you want a ballet shoe alternative.
- Here is a link for ballet shoes: DiscountDance.com. This is a great website for all dance gear!

Usual Studio Attire: (I have included this so you have a comparison to what the expectation might be for an in-person ballet class.)

Women – Black leotards, pink or black tights, proper undergarments, ballet slippers, skirts in center
- Proper Undergarments: sports bra, slim silhouette underwear
Men – White or black non-logo "T" Shirts, black/dark tight leggings, proper undergarments, ballet slippers
- Proper Undergarments: Dance Belt, Jock Strap, Snug Brief
Hair secured neatly, bun

Course Content -- Fundamental Ballet Technique

1. Ballet Barre
  - Body Positions
  - Turn Out/Rotation
  - Plié
  - Tendu
  - Dégagé
  - Rond de jambe
  - Fondu
  - Frappé
  - Rond de jambe en l'air
  - Developpé
  - Grand battement
2. Center
  - Tendu
  - Sus-sous
  - Elevé
  - Passé
  - Arabesque
3. Locomotor
  - Pas de bourrée
  - Chassé
  - Glissade
  - Balancé
  - Tombé
4. Turns
  - Preparation for a pirouette
5. Elevation
  - Sauté
  - Soubresaute
  - Changement
  - Petit jeté
  - Assemblé
6. Ballet Line and Design
7. Ballet Stretch and Strengthen
8. Ballet Body Alignment
9. Ballet Body Positions

TEchnology/text book requirements

Text Book

There is no text book required for this course. All readings will be available online as part of our course content.

Technology/Computer Programs

Canvas
Computer with Internet access
Word processor, e.g., Microsoft Word, Pages, (or free alternative, Google Docs)
PDF reader, e.g., Adobe Reader (free download)
Presentations, e.g., PowerPoint (or free alternative, Google slides)
YouTube account
FlipGrid
District's Technical Requirements for Online Learning page.

Other Materials

Webcam device, e.g., attached external camera to computer, webcam as part of computer laptop, phone only is not ideal
Microphone

Office Hours:

Mondays, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesdays, 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/2809819678

This will be an open Zoom Meeting to chat about dance, talk through research topics, clarify assignments, discuss performances, or just say "Hello."

I am always available via email (bbarton@sdccd.edu) and will easily schedule a time to meet one-on-one with students. We can schedule a phone call, text chat, or zoom.

I am available to connect one-on-one with advance notice: most days, 9 AM - 4 PM and evenings, 8 - 10 PM. The best way to connect is via email first and we can go from there.

Ballet Phillippines

Francis Lawrence and
Alison Stroming

Misty Copeland

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