Intermediate Ballet I

Catalog description

A continuation of the course work established in Beginning Ballet II. DANCE 331 Intermediate Ballet I (1) Dance 331 allows the student who has had a solid introduction to the fundamental movements and style of ballet to develop more strength and flexibility in their technique. The pace of the class is faster. Choreography is more complex and taught more quickly. The student is expected to know the elements that constitute a ballet class and is ready to embrace seriously the study of the skill and artistry required to perform ballet. The student is expected to be able to execute a double pirouette and simple beats in petit allegro. Interpretation of choreography taught for exams is emphasized more strongly than in the previous courses. The attitude should be positive, receptive to correction, and exhibit an eagerness to work, and the student's progress should reflect growth in their abilities to perform the choreography and to know the terms used. The student will be required to identify and explain the meaning of the terms used in class, as well as perform choreography with confidence and a sense of character. Required dress for the course for women is black leotard, pink or tan tights, pink ballet shoes and for men it is black tights, white T-shirt, black ballet shoes, and dance belt. Belts, suspenders, leg warmers are optional. Sweat clothes are not to be worn. All hair must be secured so that it cannot fly into the face.