Pointe and Variation

Catalog description

Credits 2. 1 Lecture Hour. 3 Lab Hours. Technical study of foundational ballet pointe work; learning and performing choreographed ballet variation; 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: Enrolled in MFA in Dance program or approval of instructor.