Description:

This progressive ballet system is designed to produce muscular strength and flexibility and a working knowledge of anatomy, plus the aesthetic satisfaction of expressing yourself through a classical art form. Offered to students of all ages and experience, both beginners as well as those who have had some training. 2 hrs./wk. This course will meet the general education requirement for Health and/or Physical Education.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $17 to $30.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate proper body alignment while standing and moving.
2. Demonstrate the proper alignment for the ballet movements.
3. Demonstrate and maintain turn out while moving [in plie, releve, straight-legged].
4. Demonstrate, explain, and discuss basic ballet terminology.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Basic Body Alignment
   A. Demonstrate the proper alignment of shoulders over the hips.
   B. Demonstrate the proper alignment of hips over the toes.
   C. Demonstrate the proper positioning of the “ribs together and
down” technique.
   D. Demonstrate the proper positioning of the “stomach back and the
buttocks forward” technique.
   E. Demonstrate the “turnout” manuever.
	
II. Basic Ballet Positions
   A. Demonstrate the parallel leg position.
   B. Demonstrate the first, second, and third leg positions.
   C. Demonstrate the rest arm postion.
   D. Demonstrate the preparatory arm position.
   E. Demonstrate the first, second arm position.
   F. Demonstrate the corresponding allonge positions.
   G. Demonstrate the proper position of the head in relationship to the
arm and leg positions.
   H. Demonstrate the “Port de Bras” positions.
   I. Discuss and demonstrate the elements of spatial awareness.

III. Basic Ballet Movements
   A. Demonstrate the “Barrework” movements of ballet.
   B. Demonstrate the “Center Work” movements, exercises, and jumps of
ballet.
   C. Demonstrate the “Diagonal Work” of centers, alignments, and
positions of ballet.
   D. Demonstrate the proper floorwork to maintain and increase
flexibility for ballet.
	
III. Basic Ballet terminology.
   A. Discuss and explain the basic terminology for ballet.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

In-Class Physical demonstration of competencies  40-60% of grade
Written Examinations                             20-30% of grade
Skills Development Examinations                  20-30% of grade
Projects                                          0-10% of grade
               Total:                              100% 

Caveats:

1. Strenuous exercise.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.