DANC 161 Beginning Ballet Technique I

This course provides a foundation for classical ballet at the beginning level with emphasis on placement and alignment of the body and other preparatory work necessary for the establishment of a sound technical foundation. This course provides development of knowledge, skills, abilities, and appreciation through daily practice and vocabulary of ballet. Students at this level must be competent at the introductory level and ready to perform longer and more complex movement sequences.

Credits

2

Hours Weekly

3 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. Demonstrate correct body alignment as it applies to ballet.
2. Demonstrate movement with sensitivity to musical structure and quality.
3. Use own awareness to self-evaluate and self-correct.
4. Demonstrate physical understanding of movement principles.

Course Objectives

1. Demonstrate correct body alignment as it applies to ballet.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

2. Demonstrate movement with sensitivity to musical structure and quality.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

3. Use own awareness to self-evaluate and self-correct.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

4. Demonstrate physical understanding of movement principles.

   This objective is a course Goal Only