Required skills
communication skills to:
respond appropriately to feedback on own skill development and performance
consult with peers, mentors and doctors, including interpersonal skills relating to listening, questioning, gaining feedback and giving information
use correct terminology
initiative and enterprise skills to:
refine pointe technique
dance with artistry and assurance
learning skills to refine pointe work through:
practising movements and sequences of increasing difficulty
a positive attitude to dancing
analysing pointe work
planning and organising skills to prepare for pointe work
self-management skills to:
arrive punctually at classes and rehearsals
dress appropriately
observe dance discipline and follow direction
apply safe dance practices and identify risk factors associated with pointe work
technical dance skills to:
articulate correct pointe work technique
apply advanced pointe work to classical ballet sequences and repertoire showing:
muscular strength and flexibility
control of movement
classical line
quality and breadth of movement
individual artistic qualities and personalities
more complex enchaînements.
Required knowledge
well-developed knowledge of each section of dance work as it applies to pointe work, including:
barre
centre practice
adage
pirouettes
allegro
batterie
grand allegro
cool down
principles underlying dance movements and techniques as applied to pointe work, including:
balance
spatial awareness
successional movement
use of breath
control of movement
muscular strength and flexibility
rotation
transference of weight
anatomical foundations, including:
articulation of the spine
articulation of the feet
bases of support, including feet, legs, hands, arms and torso
range of motion of the joints
differentiation of the legs and pelvis
health and wellbeing issues relevant to classical ballet artists
relationship between music and dance
risk factors in ballet for the physical body, especially as applied to pointe work
pointe work terminology
history of ballet and pointe
principles of classical ballet.