Dance-Ballet

Catalog description

This course introduces the art of classical ballet. Students will learn the basic vocabulary and format for a technique class in ballet and to recognize and execute proper alignment, the primary positions of the text, and the placement or carriage of the arms, legs, and head. Laboratory experiences will include practice exercises designed to improve the execution of turns, kicks, jumps and balances. Students will learn to recognize and articulate meaningful gestures and to more fully appreciate ballet dance. This course is cross-listed as DANC 1108 Basic Ballet and PEHR 1108 Basic Ballet. Students who have taken the course under the alternative course ID should not take this course.