DANC 3100 - Ballet I: Classical Dance Technique

2 Credit Hours 0 Class Hours 4 Laboratory Hours
Prerequisites TPS 1107, ART 1107 or MUSI 1107.
Students explore the principles and art of classical ballet through correct alignment, flexibility, balance and kinesthetic awareness. Fundamental barre exercises, center work, traveling steps and vocabulary are introduced. Students learn to apply techniques of moving gracefully through space while acquiring an understanding and appreciation of ballet as an art form and its place in contemporary musical theater.

Notes May be taken up to 2 times for credit.