Evaluation Methods and Criteria

**All instructors for this course will be consulted in regards to grading**

Graded Categories for this Course:

• 20% - Adaptability and Dedicated Effort

• 50% - Steps of Study

• 10% - Fundamental Technique

• 20% - Artistry

Students will be evaluated during each class meeting on the following categories:

Adaptability & Dedicated Effort (20%)

• Adaptability to styles and request of various instructors (3)

• Self-Discipline and personal responsibility (3)

• Personal improvement (3)

• Willingness to receive and apply corrections (3)

• Dedicated commitment to one’s health and well-being (2)

• Classroom etiquette (see ballet handbook) (2)

• Communication – Student takes responsibility for communicating clearly and in a timely manner with instructors. (2)

• Effort and Citizenship – In all dance courses, the faculty expects that students will contribute to a positive, open-minded learning environment. Such an environment (which is based on mutual respect for faculty, peers, and self) aids in investigation, growth, and discovery for all. If a student compromises that learning environment with an inappropriate work ethic, their grade will be affected. (2)

Steps of Study (50%)

• Appropriate progress in the steps of study for the class level (11)

• Understanding of the vocabulary included in the steps of study for the class level (6)

• Adagio (11)

• Tours (11)

• Petit & Grande Allegro (11)

Fundamental Technique (10%)

Note: Students are evaluated individually on the functional application of these elements of fundamental technique and not compared to other students.

• Alignment/Correct Posture (2)

• Placement/Line while moving (i.e. not sickling or excessive winging, …) (1)

• Use of Turnout (1)

• Use of Footwork (i.e. articulation, use of 5th position, accuracy of petit allegro…) (2)

• Strength (2)

• Stamina (i.e. able to complete class with strength and integrity, able to complete both sides of a combination with strength and integrity with proper musicality throughout, clearing the floor in jumps… (1)

• Use of Dynamic Flexibility and Range of Motion (i.e. ability to support and sustain extensions…) (1)

Artistry (20%)

• Movement dynamics – (i.e. use of varied movement dynamics and intent…) (4)

• Musical phrasing (2)

• Coordination (2)

• Port de bras (2)

• Epaulement (2)

• Use of Dynamic Eyeline & Focus (2)

• Transitions (3)

• Presentation (3)