Course title
Male Technique / Pointes
Name of teacher / supervisor
Grigori Tchitcherine, Nathalie Caris, Laurence Korsenti, Ernst Meisner
Period, duration, study load
BA 1, 1 year, 2 hours per week, BA 2/3 1.5 hours per week
Contribution to the competences
1. Creative ability
2. Craftsmanship
3. Investigative and reflective ability
4. Ability to grow and develop
7. Ability to cooperate
Short summary of the content
The Male Technique and Pointes classes are an extension of the classical ballet class in which the focus for the boys is on complex jumps and turns and for the girls on the extensive point work. In addition to expanding and improving the technique, students work on developing their bravura technique. The classes are also preparatory, as the material that is being worked on is applicable in variations and repertoire class.
Concrete learning objectives
The student:
• develops knowledge of new steps, learns complicated jump and turn combinations (boys) and challenging point work (girls)
• can perform complex combinations and develops knowledge of bravura technique
• can connect the class with what is learned in the classical ballet class as well as with what is expected in the variation and repertoire classes
• is able to recognize, name and actively use different musical rhythms, coordination and matching idioms
Method (s) used
In group lessons the student learns complicated combinations and bravura technique. There is also a lot of individual coaching in these lessons.
In BA 2/3 this class can also be used (like the variation lesson) as preparation for audition videos and material that can be filmed for auditions.
Study material used (professional literature, cases, assignments, videos, etc.)
No additional study material. Possible filming of videos for auditions (BA 2/3)
Assessment method
Evaluation and feedback following lessons and presentation
Assessment criteria
1) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
2) 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
3) 1, 2, 3, 4
4) 1, 2
7) 1, 2, 3, 4
Comments on, for example, consistency and sequential requirements in the light of the overall program or other comments
Linked to the classical ballet class and should be applied well in all other lessons such as repertoire and variations.