British Theatre Dance Association GRADE 2 CLASSICAL BALLET

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1 British Theatre Dance Association GRADE 2 CLASSICAL BALLET The General Graded Examinations up to and including Grade 5 are designed to develop and establish a firm Classical Ballet Technique. Each Grade progresses onto the next and becomes more detailed, complex and demanding as each level is achieved. Each exercise is written in detail giving both timing and direction and candidates should be seen to be working with correct stance, placement, alignment and musicality. Classical Technique will strengthen as the candidate progresses through the grades and should be secure and established when the candidate has completed the Grade 5 examination.

2 DRESS CODE Smart presentation is important to all candidates entering BTDA examinations; the following dress code should be applied for Classical Ballet examinations: BTDA does not advocate colour or style of examination dress but it expects candidates to have uniformity throughout the school. No jewellery, nail polish or make up is to be worn for examinations included in this programme of study. It is recommended that fringes are taken back and away from the face. CLASSICAL GROOMING IS REQUIRED Female candidates Classical leotard, classical tights. A classical ballet shoe must be worn. Tapes/ribbons can be worn but not compulsory at this level. If ribbons are worn, they must be secure and not come undone during the examination. Hair must be neatly groomed, with fringes taken away and off the face. Male candidates Shorts/tights and T-shirt/leotard. The colour and texture is teachers choice. It is recommended that tights are worn by older candidates A classical ballet shoe must be worn Hair must be neatly groomed LEVEL 1 TECHNICAL CRITERIA: Examiners will expect LEVEL 1 candidates to demonstrate BASIC dance skills, understanding of the required technique and artistry in the performance as per the Assessment Criteria TECHNICAL GUIDANCE Technical notes as for Grade 1 with the following progression: Full Pliés flowing and continuous passing and returning through the demi- plié position Good length of leg, fully extended and stretched during tendus and battements Use of the foot during tendus, fondus and rises with the turn-out maintained during demi-pointe work 45 minimum height on Grands Battements and arabesque lines with a sustained turn-out on the supporting leg Sustained turn-out during the steps section

3 BARRE 1. Pliés Timing 3/4, 4 bar Intro 1 2 3, 2 2 3, 3 2 3, Full plié and stretch 5 2 3, Rise and lower 7 2 3, Dégagé downstage foot and lower in 2 nd 1 2 3, 2 2 3, 3 2 3, Full plié 5 2 3, Rise and lower 7 2 3, Dégagé downstage foot and close 3 rd devant 1 2 3, 2 2 3, 3 2 3, Full plié 5 2 3, Rise and lower 7 2 3, Dégagé downstage foot and close 3 rd derrière 1 2 3, 2 2 3, 3 2 3, Full plié 5 2 3, Rise and lower 7 2 3, Degagé downstage foot and close in 1 st Commence facing barre feet in 1 st Simple port de bras on intro 2. Demi Assemblés Soutenus Demi assemblé soutenu en dehors 2 2 Close derrière and hold Sideways to the barre feet in 3 rd On Intro: Arms 1 st, 2 nd, bras bas Arm 1st to 2nd 3 4 Lower arm to bras bas Repeat en dedans Repeat all To be shown on the other side

4 3. Battements Fondus Timing 6/8, 2 bar Intro Fondu picking up the front foot Replace in 3 rd, stretching knees , Repeat with back foot , Repeat with front foot , Dégagé back foot to 2 nd and close devant Commence facing the barre, downstage foot devant in 3 rd Repeat all 4. Grands Battements in 2nd position Timing 12/8, 1 bar Intro Dégagé front foot to 2 nd and lift en l air Lower and close derrière Grand battement with back foot lower and close devant Repeat grand battement and close derrière Commence facing the barre, downstage foot devant in 3 rd Repeat all with other leg 5. Échappés Relevés Echappé relevé to 2 nd 4 Close changing feet Repeat echappés relevés changing feet Commence facing the barre, downstage foot devant in 3 rd Repeat all END OF BARRE

5 PORT DE BRAS Girls Timing 6/8, 2 bar Intro , Right arm to demi 2 nd and lower , Repeat with left arm Right arm through 1 st to 5 th Repeat with left , Open both arms to 2 nd and lower to bras bas Commence en face feet in 1 st Arms bras bas Repeat all commencing with left arm Boys Right arm through 1 st to 2 nd 2 2 Repeat with left 3 4 Lower both arms to bras bas Right arm through 1 st to 5 th then left arm Open both arms to 2 nd and place on hips Face en face feet in 1 st Hands on hips fingers forward Repeat all commencing with left arm

6 ADAGE 1. Battements Tendus Battement tendu devant Repeat en face Repeat to ouvert Battement tendu with right foot to ecarté to 2 nd and close derrière Commence facing croisé right foot devant. Arms bras bas On Intro: Prepare arms through 1 st to 3 rd in opposition Open left arm to 2 nd and place right 3 rd Repeat all with left foot NB Change direction on close 2. Arabesque Arms through 1 st to 1 st arabesque Open arms to 2 nd and lower to bras bas Chassé into 1 st arabesque a terre Close back foot Arms through 1 st to attitude (left arm high) Dégagé derrière , walks (2 counts for each walk) finishing ouvert with left foot pointed derrière Commence facing ouvert with right foot devant. Arms bras bas Arms through 1 st to 1 st arabesque Open arms to 2 nd and lower to bras bas Opening arms to 2 nd Arms open 5 th To be shown on the other side

7 STEPS 1. Changements and Assemblés Timing 12/8, 1 bar Intro changements Assemblé over and recover and demi plié , , , Repeat twice more , Step to the side and point in front en fondu 4 times going to the left first 2. Glissades and Pas de Chats Timing 6/8, 2 bar Intro , Glissade derrière, 2 pas de chats and changement , , , Repeat twice more , Run forward to a free position 3. Girls Enchaînment Timing 2/4, 2 bar Intro On Intro: Degagé right foot devant & 1 2, & 2 2, & 3 2, & polkas in line of direction 5 2, 6 2 Run 7 2, 8 2 Full turn to right & 1 2, & 2 2, & 3 2, & 4 2 Repeat polkas 5 2, 6 2 Run 7 2, 8 2 Free finish Commence en face right foot devant arms bras bas Arms to demi 2 nd and lower Arms 3 rd to 3 rd Commence en face left foot in front Prepare arms 1 st to 3 rd Arms 3 rd Travelling around the room Arms to demi 2 nd Arms in 5 th, optional

8 4. Boys Enchainment Timing 6/8, 2 bar Intro , sautés stretch legs and demi plié , Repeat , , , echappés sautés to 2 nd, closing 1 st to finish Commence en face feet in 1 st. Hands on waist Repeat all DANCE Please note that the chosen music MUST be instrumental only with no vocals Teachers choice 1 ½ minutes CURTSEY OR BOW