2 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. . 4.5 hours lab per week.
Ballet IV
Course Description
Designed to further build the strength, flexibility, endurance,
and control necessary for performance of
advanced/pre-professional ballet barre exercises, adagio
sequences, and allegro enchainments. Style, perfection, and
performance quality will be emphasized.
Athena Title
Ballet IV
Prerequisite
Eight hours of DANC 4664 and permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of advanced classical
ballet vocabulary.
By the end of this course, students will be able to present a sensitive personal interpretation of classical
ballet movement.
By the end of this course, students will be able to demonstrate a mature interpretation of musicality and mood.
By the end of this course, students will be able to perform with fluidity in movement using contrasting dynamics.
Topical Outline
Execute barre exercises maintaining strength on pointe, and continue development of ballet technique skills.
Perform center exercises with skilled coordination and artistic movement quality.
Increase ballet vocabulary by adding more advanced steps and skills.
Explore theory of order, tempo, placement and musicality.
Practice class combinations correct and advanced-level ballet technique.
