Starter Courses (Dance)
This is one of three starter courses designed for people interested in studying Benesh Movement Notation as a means of recording dance. These courses cover essentially the same notation concepts but differ in the movement vocabulary used to illustrate them: The Introductory Study Course in BMN (1b) uses the notation in a variety of dance contexts, Reading Course One (1a) and Distance Learning Course One (!c) focus on the ballet vocabulary

1c - Distance Learning Course One (Dance)

This course is for anyone who wishes to learn about the Benesh system of movement notation within a classical ballet context. A distance learning alternative to Reading Course One, it is particularly relevant to teachers and students wishing to study the notated Royal Academy of Dance Vocational Syllabus and dances from the ballet repertoire.

Aim
To provide students with a knowledge and understanding of Benesh Movement Notation that will enable them to read and write ballet enchaînements and solos.

Content
A study of the basic principles of Benesh Movement Notation as applied to the single performer in the context of classical ballet including: movements of the limbs and body, direction faced, turns, floor patterns and the expression of rhythm.
Practice in recording ballet exercises and enchaînements
Practice in reading ballet exercises and enchaînements

Venue & Date
London. Contact The Benesh Institute for details

Delivery
By Distance Learning with individual tutorial support provided by phone, fax, email and post.

Duration
1 year part-time (100 hours) Starting in October and February annually

Entry requirements
A ready ability to read English text.
A good knowledge of ballet vocabulary and terminology is advantageous

Award
On completion of the course students may apply to sit a written examination. Success in the examination leads to the award of the Elementary Certificate in Benesh Movement Notation - Writing (Dance).

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