| Approved Site(s): |
| | Site adopted course for San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA). Other schools may not offer this course without prior approval from the Interdivisional Curriculum Committee.
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| Grade Range: |
| | 10–12 |
| Prerequisites: |
| | Ballet Training & Conditioning 1,2 |
| Course duration: |
| | Two semesters |
| Subject area in which graduation credit will be given: |
| | Pr |
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| Course Description: |
| | Ballet Training and Conditioning 3,4 is the second year course for the dance student. Students develop cardiovascular endurance, alignment, turn out, core strength, and flexibility through a variety of dance conditioning systems including pilates, yoga, and Progressing Ballet Technique. It connects their physical ability with their performance skills and their ability to investigate and solve personal, physical dance challenges. They develop an expanded knowledge of training techniques and vocabulary. Students conduct research and analyze various techniques to improve dance skills. Students perform ballet repertoire integrating a professional level of rehearsal etiquette, protocols, technical skill and leadership. Students participate in a final performance showcase and reflect on best practices throughout the semester. |
| State Course Code(s): |
| | 7231 - Intermediate Dance/Choreography (Concentrator) |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: |
| | Conditioning for the Dance Workbook, Eric Franklin, 2018 2nd Ed., Human Kinetics, Inc. |