Elements and Performance Criteria
- Analyse and interpret the intermediate syllabus
- Demonstrate understanding of the syllabus at the intermediate grade level
- Identify and interpret syllabus requirements for barre work
- Identify and interpret syllabus requirements for port de bras
- Identify and interpret syllabus requirements for centre practice
- Analyse syllabus requirements for adage
- Identify and interpret syllabus requirements for pirouettes
- Analyse syllabus requirements for allegro
- Contrast syllabus requirements for males
- Identify and interpret syllabus requirements for pointe work
- Analyse syllabus requirements for the intermediate dances
- Demonstrate and deliver intermediate-specific exercises
- Ensure a sound knowledge of the theory work, up to and including the intermediate level
- Identify and demonstrate the five positions of the feet, arms and head
- Identify and demonstrate the seven movements in dance
- Identify and demonstrate the correct movements of the foot
- Discuss the theory of port de bras
- Discuss the use of the eight fixed points
- Identify and demonstrate the five arabesques
- Identify and demonstrate the eight directions of the body
- Define the meanings of the French terminology
- Teach the students to perform intermediate-specific enchaînements
- Demonstrate the ability to break down intermediate exercises into individual steps
- Demonstrate a combination of exercises to create a series of steps, or enchaînements, specific to the intermediate level
- Perform enchaînements to music as specified in the intermediate syllabus
- Encourage a sense of performance, musicality and artistry
- Give positive feedback on rhythm, quality and coordination of movement
- Prepare students for intermediate examination