DANC 1241 - Beginning Ballet

Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 1
Instruction in the fundamental techniques and concepts associated with ballet. May be repeated for credit once. CIP Code: (5003015226)
Prerequisite: None.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Recognize and exhibit dance class etiquette such as spatial awareness, active listening, personal responsibility, commitment to the practice, and respect for the larger community of dance. 2. Demonstrate understanding of beginning ballet terminology and the associated movements. 3. Exhibit understanding of the biomechanics related to ballet such as alignment, coordination, femoral rotation, flexibility, and strength. 4. Exhibit increased facility in movement phrasing, rhythmic accuracy, and execution of learned movement (picking up material quickly). 5. Articulate an understanding of the legacy of ballet as relevant to contemporary practice.