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Course Number:
PE 120C
Course Title:
Ballet II
Credit Hours:
1
Lecture Hours:
0
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
30

Course Description

Develops Ballet technique at intermediate level with a focus on dynamic alignment, musicality, movement qualities, and functional technique. D 191A and PE 120C cannot both be taken for credit. Prerequisites: D 190B or PE 120B. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon successful completion, students should be able to:

  • Engage in and appreciate different forms of artistic expression through Ballet.
  • Promote health and wellbeing via physical activity, self-expression, and group interaction
  • Integrate dynamic alignment and functional technique at an intermediate Ballet skill level.
  • Compare and contrast beginning Ballet skills verses intermediate Ballet skills.
  • Engage in and appreciate different forms of artistic expression through Ballet.
  • Interpret Ballet terminology and musicality to critically analyze Ballet performances.

Course Activities and Design

Barre work
Center Work
Basic positions of the body
Fixed points of the studio or stage
Adagio
Jumps
Basic turns
Traveling and linking steps
Allegro (petit and grand)

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Participation
Practical exam
Other outcome assessment strategies may include:
Written reviews/critiques
Creative project
Class discussion
Written exam