Pointe and Variations

Catalog description

Credits 2. 1 Lecture Hour. 3 Lab Hours. Technical study of foundational ballet pointe work; learning and performing choreographed ballet variations; understanding the history and evolution of pointe work and the pointe shoe as it applies to classroom exercises and choreography; strengthening the feet and ankles for pointe work and refining alignment and ballet technique; cultivating a deep appreciation and knowledge of choreographic works throughout history and embodying those works through physical performance. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisites: Grade of B or better in DCED 260 , DCED 261 , DCED 361 , DCED 362 , DCED 462 , or DCED 463 ; junior or senior classification; Dance Science or Dance Concentration major or Dance minor; or approval of instructor.