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- Effective Term:
- Fall 2019
- Course Number:
- D 190A
- Course Title:
- Ballet I
- Credit Hours:
- 1
- Lecture Hours:
- 0
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 30
Course Description
Introduces fundamentals of Ballet technique with a focus on correct alignment, development of strength, flexibility, range of motion, stability, and Ballet terminology. D 190A and PE 120A cannot both be taken for credit. Audit available.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon successful completion, students should be able to:
- Apply lessons in Ballet-specific anatomy, safe practices, and injury prevention in order to improve well-being and ballet performance.
- Engage in and appreciate different forms of artistic expression through Ballet.
- Interpret ballet terminology to critically analyze Ballet performances.
Course Activities and Design
Barre work
Center Work
Adagio
Traveling and linking steps
French terminology
Dance class etiquette
Outcome Assessment Strategies
Participation
Vocabulary Exam
Other outcome assessment strategies may include:
Written reviews/critiques
Creative project
Class discussion
Written exam
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
Explore the fundamentals of Ballet technique
Learn and apply safe practices related to technical training in dance
Apply feedback given to foster improvement of technique