PE 44 and THEA 44: Dance: Ballet II

Instructor: Hilary Harper-Wilcoxen

Prerequisites: None

Material and skills covered:

Ballet technique is further developed in the course with emphasis on center work and adagio. The student’s dance vocabulary and ability to do more complicated steps is covered, as well as work on phrasing and expression.

Methods used:

The traditional method of teaching ballet; showing by example, correction and repetition.

Grade determined by:

By the student’s progress both technically and musically (phrasing), their attitude toward the discipline of the classroom work and their desire to attain mastery of the subject at hand.

Attendance policy:

Two unexcused absences allowed; a third means the student is dropped from the class.