Syllabus for DANC-M111-001: Basic Ballet I

COLLEGE OF MUSIC & FINE ARTS LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS DANC-M111-001: Basic Ballet I (2 Cr. Hrs.) Fall 2016

Instructor: Laura Zambrano Email: [email protected]

Office: CM 109 Telephone: (504) 865-2778 Office hours: MWF 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm and by appointment

Class Meeting Times and Location MWF 11:30 am – 12:20 pm in Ballet Studio (CM 106)

Brief Course Overview/Bulletin Description This course introduces the beginner student to a study of the basic principles of classical ballet according to the Russian ballet technique developed by Agrippina Vaganova. The use of French terminology and the proper alignment of the body through basic exercises at the barre and in the center are covered. Creditable twice.

Prerequisites None

Content Disclaimer Dance classes often involve touching. Physical contact may range from a simple touch to correcting alignment. If you have a related medical consideration or touch makes you uncomfortable, it is your responsibility to notify the instructor at the start of the semester. If you do not make your discomfort known, it is assumed that you are comfortable with the physical environment of this course.

Textbooks and Other Materials to be Purchased by Student Vaganova, Agrippina. Basic Principles of Classical Ballet. Dover Publications, Inc. Retail Price: $7.95 ISBN #0-486-22036-2.

In-class handouts

Class Attire Ladies – Pink tights (completely footed) and pink ballet shoes (split sole canvas or leather with elastic properly sewn), any (solid) color or style leotard (instructor will explain on first day of class). Chiffon skirt or shorts optional. Examples: http://www.discountdance.com/dancewear/style_P981.html?pid=3265&Shop=Style&SID=371972232 http://www.discountdance.com/dancewear/style_TB108.html?pid=6151&Shop=Style&SID=371973570

Gentlemen – Beige dance belt, any color T-shirt or tank top shirt, gray or black tights, white socks, white canvas ballet shoes (split sole), belt to hold tights up. Biker pants acceptable. Example: http://www.discountdance.com/dancewear/style_34943.html?pid=9084&Shop=Style&SID=371975754 http://www.discountdance.com/dancewear/style_D061C.html?pid=17143&Shop=Style&SID=371975754

No warm-up outfits permitted in class. This includes ankle warmers, leg warmers, gym shorts, plastic pants and loose shirts. Attending class without dance attire will lower the student’s grade.

All dance wear can be purchased at Carmel’s Dance Wear located at 3004 Cleary Avenue (835-8495) or at Ennie's at 2711 Williams Blvd (834-2034).

Students with long hair are required to pull it back away from the face and above the nape of the neck. Ladies preferably in a bun. Studio Turn off cell phones and all electronic devices before entering the studio. No gum or food allowed in the studio at any time. Use the bathroom before or after class, not during, class unless it is an emergency. If you are running late for class, do not enter the studio when music is being played. As a courtesy to your fellow classmates, enter only when the music has stopped.

Course Goals/Objectives To master the basic stance of the body and the positions of the feet, arms and head used in classical dance. To develop fundamental concepts to achieve movement coordination. A comprehension of the exercises, with the ability to verbalize, put into writing and demonstrate the structure of a lesson:  barre  center  adagio  allegro

Expected Student Learning Outcomes  Demonstrate and practice fundamental skills of ballet technique  Identify and define basic ballet terminology  Display an increased mind, body and spirit connection  Demonstrate an appreciation for the art of ballet  Demonstrate self-discipline and dance class etiquette as a tool for furthering this concept in other areas of study

Course Requirements/Types of Assignments  Regular and prompt attendance and participation the entire class period  Proper dance attire  Read descriptions of new movements in textbook

Email and Blackboard Course e-mails will be sent to Loyno e-mail accounts listed in Blackboard and LORA. You must check your Loyno e-mail account in the Loyola New Orleans system daily. The Blackboard system can be accessed at: https://loyno.blackboard.com. In the event of a university suspension, you will be required to check the system for announcements and responsible for all posted assignments.

Sequence of Topics/Calendar Assignments In a progressive manner, students will learn the positions of the feet and arms, the order of a complete barre and basic movements in the center. The first half of the first year of the eight-year syllabus will be covered.

Week 1 – 3 Overview of course, introduction of the basic stance, positions of the feet, exercises facing the barre, arm and head positions, a march around the room, points of the room, trampoline jumps, reverence

Week 4 – 6 Introduction of new exercises facing the barre at 45 degrees and one hand at the barre, center exercises, port de bras, polka

Week 7 – 9 Introduction of new exercises facing the barre at 90 degrees, concept of epaulement, epaulement poses in the center

Week 10 – 12 Complete all exercises at the barre, arabesque poses in the center, new allegro steps

Week 13 – 15 Review of all barre and center exercises, epaulement poses, arabesques, and all allegro steps

Week 16 Written Test

Evaluation Class and Loyola Ballet Performance Attendance 65% Written Exam (Friday, December 9, 2016) 25% Effort 10%

Grading Scale 93-100: A 89-92: A- 86-88: B+ 83-85: B 79-82: B- 76-78: C+ 73-75: C 69-72: C- 66-68: D+ 60-65: D 59 and below: F

Policy on attendances/absences, late work, participation/class behavior This is a technique class, therefore, it is important to be physically participating in the class. This course is taught in a progressive manner and requires consistent attendance. In order to properly develop the muscles to execute the exercises, class attendance on a regular basis is a must. You are expected to arrive on time for class and remain until class has ended. Please schedule appointments outside of class time. Students should consider all course work seriously. Registering for a course is a commitment.

The Department of Theatre Arts and Dance Attendance and Grading Policy is as follows: You are expected to attend all class meetings. You are allowed three (3) unexcused absences for illness, accidents and personal events. Your grade will drop one (1) letter grade for every absence beyond the one allowed. If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to find out what was covered in class that day. If you are more than 15 minutes late, you must observe class and are required to take hand written notes the entire length of the class Use of laptops or cell phones is not permitted. You can be no more than 10 minutes late or leave early on two occasions without penalty. After the second lateness or early departure, your grade will be lowered by a full letter grade. Two (2) tardies equals one (1) absence.

It is recommended that any student who is ill, yet ambulatory and not contagious, still attend class. Lack of participation for any sustained period of time due to illness or injury MUST be accompanied ty a doctor’s note. If lack of attendance or participation is warranted due to a more serious injury, please discuss the situation with the instructor. The instructor may assist the student with other options at his/her discretion. If injury is serious enough to interfere significantly with participation in class, alternative measures (Incomplete, dropping the course, etc.) should be implemented.

Academic Integrity All work you do for this class is expected to be your own, and academic dishonesty (including, but not limited to, plagiarism on papers or cheating on exams) will be punished. A summary of the University’s definitions and procedures concerning academic integrity can be found in the Undergraduate Bulletin (pp. 46-47 of the 2003-5 Bulletin). If you are uncertain how to use and cite the work of others within your own work, consult reference works such as Kate L. Turabian, A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 6th ed., revised and by John Grossman and Alice Bennett, Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1996), or see the instructor.

Special Accommodations If you have a disability and wish to receive accommodations, please contact Disability Services at 504-865- 2990. If you wish to receive test accommodations (e.g., extended test time), you will need to give the course instructor an official Accommodation Form from Disability Services. The Office of Disability Services is located in Marquette Hall 112.

Evacuation Statement At times, ordinary university operations are interrupted as a result of tropical storms, hurricanes, or other emergencies that require evacuation or suspension of on-campus activities. To prepare for such emergencies, all students will do the following during the first week of classes:

1. Practice signing on for each course through Blackboard.

2. Provide regular and alternative e-mail address and phone contact information to each instructor. In the event of an interruption to our course due to the result of an emergency requiring an evacuation or suspension of campus activities, students will:

3. Pack textbooks, assignments, syllabi and any other needed materials for each course ad bring during an evacuation/suspension

4. Keep up with course work during the evacuation/suspension as specified on course syllabi and on- line Blackboard courses.

5. Complete any reading and/or writing assignments given by professors before emergency began.

Assuming a power source is available....

6. Log on to university Web site within 48 hours of an evacuation/suspension.

7. Monitor the main university site (www.loyno.edu) for general information.

8. Log on to each course through Blackboard or e-mail within 48 hours of an evacuation/suspension to receive further information regarding contacting course instructors for assignments, etc.

9. Complete Blackboard and/or other online assignments posted by professors (students are required to turn in assignments on time during the evacuation/suspension period and once the university campus has reopened.)

10. Contact professors during an evacuation/suspension (or as soon as classes resume on campus) to explain any emergency circumstances that may have prevented them from completing expected work.

Further information about student responsibilities in emergencies is available on the Academic Affairs web site: http://academicaffairs.loyno.edu/students-emergency-responsibilities

FINAL NOTE: Dance is an art form that must be practiced frequently for mastery. If you feel that the class is not working for you, etc. please take the responsibility to come to me, in ample time, so that we can work together to improve whatever the situation is that may be causing you distress.