Ballet History
Course code
KUC6268.FK
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Balleti ajalugu
Course title in English
Ballet History
ECTS credits
3.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
To present an overview of ballet history, its formation and evolution, to analyse the works of major choreographers, to learn and distinguish different styles of ballet.
Brief description of the course
The course deals with ballet history since the 16th century. The themes treated are the social status of the professional dancer throughout centuries, the relations between the dancer and the choreographer, national and gender identity in ballet and their change over time. Major ballet works (La Sylphide, Giselle, Swan Lake, Nutcracker, Coppelia) and their different versions are analysed.
Close collaboration is done with the teacher of practical ballet classes so that students can try different styles on their own bodies and thereby better integrate theory and practice.
Close collaboration is done with the teacher of practical ballet classes so that students can try different styles on their own bodies and thereby better integrate theory and practice.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- can analyse ballet in its historical and cultural context;
- knows major styles, choreographers and is able to identify their works;
- understands that ballet can be looked at from different perspectives (sociological, aesthetic, psychological, physiological, etc);
- is able to explain and justify their opinions concerning ballet.
- can analyse ballet in its historical and cultural context;
- knows major styles, choreographers and is able to identify their works;
- understands that ballet can be looked at from different perspectives (sociological, aesthetic, psychological, physiological, etc);
- is able to explain and justify their opinions concerning ballet.
Teacher
The course is a prerequisite
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