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Syllabus
BALLET
DANCE
DAN
102
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1,
2014___
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Basic
Information
About
Course
and
Instructor
Semester
and
Year:
Course
and
Section
Number:
Meeting
Times
and
Locations:
Instructor:
Off-‐Campus
Office
Location:
Phone:
Email:
Department
Campus
Location:
West
Hall
225
Department
Campus
Phone:
(201)
447-‐7143
Departmental
Secretary:
Barbara
Bliss
Department
Email:
bbliss@bergen.edu
Office
Hours:
by
appointment
Course
Description
Ballet
Dance
is
a
study
of
the
language
of
ballet
as
an
art
form
with
emphasis
on
traditional,
academic,
and
technical
steps
and
vocabulary.
2
labs,
1
credit
No
prerequisites
and/or
co-‐requisites.
Student
Learning
Objectives:
As
a
result
of
meeting
the
requirements
of
this
course,
students
will
1.
Be
able
to
define
the
basic
concepts
and
vocabulary
of
Classical
Ballet.
2.
Demonstrate
the
ability
to
perform
the
fundamental
movements
and
positions
of
Classical
Ballet
whereby
increasing
flexibility,
strength,
and
artistry
in
the
discipline
of
ballet
dance.
3.
Acquire
the
ability
then
consistently
demonstrate
proper
body
alignment
and
its
application
to
the
development
of
ballet
movements
and
technique.
4.
Learn
and
demonstrate
consistent
adherence
to
proper
ballet
class
attire,
etiquette,
and
structure
(beginning
with
barre
work,
moving
across
the
floor,
and
closing
with
reverance).
5.
Demonstrate
acquired
knowledge
of
the
history
of
Classical
Dance
and
its
most
influential
dancers,
choreographers,
and
pieces
of
choreography.
6.
Present
a
biographical
research
paper
on
a
famous
classical
ballet
dancer.
7.
Submit
a
performance
review
paper
in
response
to
their
attendance
of
one
or
more
of
the
following
BCC
produced
concerts:
Ars
Electronica,
Ars
Nova
and/or
Distinguished
Artist
concert
held
in
the
Ciccone
Theater
(date
TBA),
or
another
approved
off-‐campus
performance.
Student
Learning
Outcome
Assessments:
In
support
of
the
above-‐mentioned
goals,
each
student
will
be
assessed
as
follows
1.
Through
active
participation
in
class
exercises,
in-‐class
discussions,
and
written
assignments/examinations,
students
will
demonstrate
their
understanding
of
ballet
terminology.
2.
Through
consistent
attendance,
active
participation
in
class,
and
performing
the
final
dance
demonstration
at
the
end
of
the
semester,
students
will
demonstrate
their
understanding
of
and
ability
to
perform
fundamental
Classical
Ballet
movements
and
positions
(demonstrating
individual
progress
in
strength,
flexibility,
and
artistry).
3.
Through
consistent
attendance
and
active
participation,
students
will
demonstrate
their
ability,
understanding,
and
application
of
proper
body
alignment
to
ballet
dance.
4.
Through
consistent
and
punctual
attendance,
appearance
in
proper
attire,
full
and
active
participation,
and
following
of
the
rules
and
directives
given,
students
will
demonstrate
their
respect
for
and
adherence
to
ballet
class
etiquette
and
structure.
5.
Through
reading,
researching,
in-‐class
discussions,
video
viewing,
and
written
assignments,
students
will
demonstrate
their
acquired
knowledge
and
understanding
of
the
history
of
Classical
Ballet
as
well
as
the
famous
dancers,
choreographers,
and
choreographed
ballets.
6.
Through
a
written
biographical
paper,
students
will
demonstrate
their
research
and
knowledge
of
a
famous
ballet
dancer.
7.
Through
verbal
discussion
and/or
written
submission,
students
will
discuss
their
attendance
experience
and
personal
review
of
the
Ars
Nova/Electronica
and/or
Distinguished
Artist
concert(s).
Course
Content
Ballet
Dance
–
This
course
is
designed
to
efficiently
train
students
in
the
art
of
dance,
with
an
emphasis
on
using
correct
terminology
and
technique
in
the
discipline
of
classical
ballet.
It
will
introduce
students
to
the
theatrical
dance
side
of
ballet,
while
facilitating
the
progress
of
beginner
dancers
to
an
intermediate
level.
Classical
ballet
combines
the
beauty
of
music
with
dance.
Technological
Literacy
Technological
literacy
and/or
information
literacy
is
a
key
component
to
this
course.
Students
will
be
required
to
view
video
clips
online
as
well
as
through
the
BCC
Library’s
Dance
Data
Base.
Course
Texts
and/or
Other
Study
Materials
Required:
No
text
is
required
for
this
course.
Supplemental:
The
New
York
Times,
Dance
Magazine,
The
Art
of
Ballet,
etc..
(Articles
to
be
handed
out
in
class)
Technological:
YouTube.com,
various
DVDs
of
dance
performances
and
documentaries
Grading
Policy
The
final
grade
in
this
course
will
be
determined
by
a
student’s
overall
mastery
of
the
subject
matter
as
evidenced
by
attendance/punctuality,
active
participation
in
class,
written
and
oral
exams,
and
biographical
research
paper.
Attendance/Punctuality
70%
Written
and
Oral
Exams
10%
Biography
Paper
10%
Class
Participation
(including
final
dance
demo)
10%
Criteria
for
Evaluation:
Attendance/Punctuality:
Attendance
is
mandatory.
Student
will
be
expected
to
arrive
prepared
(in
proper
attire
and
footwear)
and
ready
to
begin
at
the
scheduled
start
time
of
class.
Students
are
required
to
wear
proper
dance
attire
(i.e.,
tights,
leotards,
jazz/yoga
pants
or
shorts,
other
comfortable
clothing
that
is
suited
for
exercise
that
is
form-‐fitting
so
that
body
alignment
can
be
easily
seen
for
technical
corrections;
ballet
slippers
are
required;
point
shoes
by
permission
of
the
instructor).
Student
should
allow
time
to
change
for
class
and
be
at
the
barre
or
discussion
table
with
cell
phone
off
and
all
other
items
away,
ready
to
begin.
Chronic
lateness
and/or
missed
classes
will
negatively
impact
this
portion
of
the
student’s
grade
and
may
affect
overall
grading.
Missed
classes
may
be
made
up
in
other
BCC
Dance
Courses
(Modern,
Dance
Improvisation,
Jazz,
Ballroom)
with
the
permission
of
those
instructors.
Written
and
Oral
Exams:
Written
and
oral
exams
will
be
given
at
various
points
throughout
the
semester.
Student
is
responsible
for
being
prepared
and
completing
exams
at
the
time
they
are
given.
If
there
is
a
conflict
or
missed
exam,
it
is
up
to
the
instructor
whether
a
makeup
will
be
given
or
a
lowering
of
the
grade
will
result.
A
vocabulary
sheet
must
also
be
handed
in
on
time
to
receive
full
credit.
Biography
Paper:
Student
will
write
a
2
page
biographical
paper
about
a
famous
dancer.
Details
and
guidelines
will
be
discussed
in
class.
*Academic
Dishonesty:
For
written
assignments,
students
must
cite
3
different
sources
in
a
MLA
formatted
bibliography.
Acts
of
plagiarism
in
homework
assignments,
exams,
or
full
length
papers
will
not
be
tolerated.
Presenting
choreography
that
is
not
your
own
without
providing
proper
credit
may
be
considered
a
form
of
nonliterary
plagiarism.
If
plagiarism
in
any
form
is
detected,
a
failing
grade
will
result.
Class
Participation:
Students
will
receive
an
overall
grade
on
the
quality
of
in-‐class
participation
and
etiquette
in
class.
Daily
attendance
is
mandatory
and
student
participation
is
a
key
component
to
the
learning
and
evaluation
process.
Missed
and
makeup
classes
must
be
discussed
with
the
instructor.
Students
are
required
to
demonstrate
the
culmination
of
their
learning
in
the
final
open
class
dance
demonstration
(held
the
last
day
of
class
of
the
semester).
90-100
=
A
86-89
=
B+
80-85
=
B
76-79
=
C+
70
-
75
=
C
65-69
=
D
E
=Unofficial
Withdrawal
W
=Official
Withdrawal
INC=Incomplete
0–64
=
F
Zero
Tolerance:
This
course
should
be
a
fun
and
safe
learning
environment
for
all
(including
students,
faculty,
staff,
guests,
and
visitors).
Therefore,
verbal
and/or
nonverbal
intimidation,
mocking,
and/or
negative
commentary
will
not
be
tolerated.
Any
student
found
to
be
conducting
him/herself
in
this
manner
will
be
asked
to
remove
him/herself
from
class.
As
well,
falsifying
performance
attendance/review
and
submitting
work
from
another
source
or
student
is
unacceptable
and
will
receive
a
zero
grade
for
the
assignment.
Plagiarism
will
not
be
tolerated
(nonliterary
plagiarism
includes
presenting
choreography
that
is
has
been
created,
performed,
etc…
by
someone
else
that
is
not
your
own).
Students
are
expected
to
use
as
many
sources
as
possible
and
as
thoroughly
as
possible
for
learning
and
presenting
work.
As
well,
inattentiveness,
inactive
participation,
inappropriate
interactions/conduct,
cell
phone
use,
and
lateness
will
not
be
tolerated
and
will
be
negatively
reflected
in
the
student’s
grade.
Attendance
Policy
BCC
Attendance
Policy:
All
students
are
expected
to
attend
punctually
every
scheduled
meeting
of
each
course
in
which
they
are
registered.
Attendance
and
lateness
policies
and
sanctions
are
to
be
determined
by
the
instructor
for
each
section
of
each
course.
These
will
be
established
in
writing
on
the
individual
course
outline.
Attendance
will
be
kept
by
the
instructor
for
administrative
and
counseling
purposes.
Students
will
be
evaluated
on
attendance
and
participation
in
class
using
the
following
criteria:
consistent
attendance;
evidence
of
out-‐of-‐class
practice;
completed
assignments;
quality
classroom
participation
and
responses.
Bergen
Community
College
Academic
Policies
Student
and
Faculty
Support
Services
Bergen
Community
College
is
committed
to
academic
integrity
–
the
honest,
fair,
and
continuing
pursuit
of
knowledge,
free
from
fraud
or
deception.
Please
review
the
college
catalogue
or
student
handbook
for
further
information
on
this
topic.
Bergen
Community
College
has
adopted
an
internal
grievance
procedure
to
provide
for
prompt
and
equitable
resolution
of
complaints
alleging
any
action
prohibited
by
federal
regulation
implementing
Section
504
of
the
Rehabilitation
Act
of
1973,
as
amended
and
the
Americans
with
Disabilities
Act
of
1990
(ADA).
Please
review
the
college
catalogue
for
further
information
on
this
topic.
Bergen
Community
College
is
committed
to
providing
its
students
and
employees
with
an
academic
and
work
environment
free
from
sexual
harassment
or
discrimination.
Please
review
the
policy
prohibiting
sexual
harassment
in
the
college
catalogue.
Please
review
the
statement
on
acceptable
use
of
BCC
technology
in
the
college
catalogue.
Faculty
are
available
to
meet
with
students
as
requested
and/or
by
appointment.
Students
are
encourages
to
seek
out
their
faculty
member
for
academic
needs.
All
students
are
encouraged
to
visit
and
use
the
BCC
Library.
There
are
electronic
references
in
the
area
of
dance
available
to
our
students.
Students
are
encouraged
to
use
the
student
support
services
of
the
college
including
the
Writing
Center,
the
Tutorial
Center,
the
Office
of
Specialized
Services,
and
ELRC.
The
Distance
Learning
Office
–
for
any
problems
you
may
have
accessing
your
online
courses
Room
C-‐334
201-‐612-‐5581
psimms@bergen.edu
Smarthinking
Tutorial
Service
On
Line
at:
www.bergen.edu/library/learning/tutor/smart/index.asp
The
Tutoring
Center
Room
L-‐125
201-‐447-‐7908
The
Writing
Center
Room
L-‐125
201-‐447-‐7908
The
Online
Writing
Lab
(OWL)
On
Line
at:
www.bergen.edu/owl
The
Office
of
Specialized
Services
(for
Students
with
Disabilities)
Room
S-‐131
201-‐612-‐5270
The
Sidney
Silverman
Library
–
Reference
Desk
Room
L-‐226
201-‐447-‐7436
OFF-‐CAMPUS:
(contact
instructor
for
more
information
or
further
support)
Course
Outline:
Note
to
Students:
This
Course
Outline
and
Calendar
is
tentative
and
subject
to
change,
depending
upon
the
progress
of
the
class
and
at
the
discretion
of
the
instructor
Ballet
Dance
Course
Outline
Week
Topic/Activity
Learning
Objectives
Assignments/Events
1
Class
1
&
2
Introduction
to
Course
and
Class
Structure
1,2,3,4
2
Class
3
&
4
Ballet
Technique
&
Vocabulary
1,2,3,4
3
Class
5
&
6
Ballet
Technique
&
Vocabulary
1,2,3,4
4
Class
7
&
8
Ballet
Technique
&
Vocabulary
1,2,3,4
5
Class
9
&
10
Ballet
Tech,
Vocab
&
Choreography
1,2
Present
original
choreography
and/or
video
clips
of
ballet
choreography
6
Class
11
&
12
Ballet
Tech,
Vocab
&
Choreography
5,6
*PAPERS
DUE*
Biographies
7
Class
13
&
14
Ballet
Tech,
Vocab
&
Choreography
1,2,3,4
8
Class
15
&
16
Ballet
Tech,
Vocab
&
Choreography
1,2,3,4,5
*VERBAL
TEST*
on
Class
15
9
Class
17
&
18
Ballet
Tech,
Vocab
&
Choreography
1,2,3,4
10
Class
19
&
20
Ballet
Tech,
Vocab
&
Choreography
1,2,3,4
*WRITTEN
TEST*
on
Class
20
11
Class
21
&
22
Ballet
Tech,
Vocab
&
Choreography
1,2,3,4
12
Class
23
&
24
Ballet
Tech,
Vocab
&
Choreography
1,2,3,4
13
Class
25
&
26
Ballet
Tech,
Vocab
&
Choreography
1,2,3,4,7
*PERFORMANCE
PAPERS
DUE*
14
Class
27
&
28
Ballet
Tech,
Vocab
&
Choreography
1,2,3,4
15
Class
29
&
30
Ballet
Tech,
Vocab,
Choreography
&
Performance
1,2,3,4
*FINAL
IN-CLASS
PERFORMANCE
DEMO*