C3294 - Ballet Beginners [CPA]

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Start Date: 27/04/2024      End Date: 29/06/2024        Start Time: 09:30      End Time: 11:00        Hours per Week: 1.50      No of Weeks: 9
Fees:      £58.00 (tuition)     £128.00 (overseas)     £17.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Annarita Mazzilli        No of Places: 18
Idea Store Whitechapel

Course Overview

Course Overview
You will gain basic knowledge of the main principles of Ballet: Fundamentals of posture and alignment; the use of dynamics; transfer of weight and gravity and floor work.
You will learn the technical vocabulary used in this dance style. You will also develop musicality and spatial awareness by following different step patterns, dance sequences and group formations set to music with different time signatures and speed.
References to the historical development of the style and its connection with other dance genres from different parts of the world will be shared with you to support your understanding of the style and technique.

Objectives

Objectives
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Gain basic knowledge of Ballet technique and vocabulary;
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Perform at least 2 short dance exercises or sequences demonstrating an understanding of technique, alignment and co-ordination;
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Perform at least 2 short dance exercises or sequences with awareness of the body in space and in relation to others;
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Perform at least 2 short dance exercises or sequences in the correct tempo or timing;
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Perform at least 2 short dance exercises or sequences demonstrating an understanding of the style and performance.
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Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements
None, but any movement or dance experience would be useful.
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Equipment Required

Equipment Required
Leotard and tights or close-fitting T-shirt and leggings. Flat canvas or leather ballet shoes. A notebook and a pen. A towel. A bottle of water – no other drinks are allowed in the dance studio.
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What courses can I go on to?

What courses can I go on to?
You can progress to: Develop Ballet Repertoire courses and or other dance styles at beginners’ level. (Please note that you might not able to progress to the next level after one term, your tutor will advise you on this).
You may wish to enrol on other courses held at Idea Store Learning. Please see a course guide for further information or speak with your tutor.
Your tutor will support you in researching these and other courses outside of Idea Store Learning.
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What examination is there?

What examination is there?
At the beginning of the course an initial assessment takes place to identify your level of experience knowledge or current skills, and you will be asked to complete and sign a health screening questionnaire.

The tutor will carry out informal assessments to check your understanding, there is no exam.

You will complete a self-assessment at the beginning, middle and end of the course and you will participate in regular self assessment.

Your tutor will let you know how you are getting on throughout the course, to help you work to your full potential.

At the end of the course you will receive written feedback.
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How will I know I am making progress?

How will I know I am making progress?
You will have an ‘Individual Learning Plan’ where the course learning outcomes are shown and where you can set individual learning goals and monitor your own progress against these.

You will need to evaluate your own progress and manage your time.

Your tutor will give ongoing feedback and will keep you informed of your progress.

Video recording might be used as a reflective tool.
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Other Info

Other Info
In general, we will not allow late entries to any course after the first two weeks.
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Extra Support

Extra Support
If you have declared a learning difficulty, disability or support need whilst enrolling and you require support/assistance in class or to complete your course, please discuss your needs with your tutor at the first lesson.

If you intend to take an examination and feel you have an additional learning need or special requirements, you must declare them to your tutor within the first 2 weeks of your course.

If you are studying in an online group, then you can arrange a one-to-one online discussion with your tutor, after the session, or by email.

Where we aim to make reasonable adjustments to support our learners, please note we are unable to provide any type of in class or in person support if your course takes place online.
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