Ballet 1 (DNCE 1101)

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.
Course code: DNCE 1101
Credits: 4.0
Length: 150.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=DNCE&number=1101
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Additional Information

  • 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

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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† 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.