Revised 06/2000

PED 166 - Ballet (1 CR.)

Course Description

Teaches ballet as a discipline with correct alignment and ballet form. Expresses movement through traditional dance form with choreographic emphasis. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 2 hours per week.

General Course Purpose

This course is designed to allow students to acquire skills and gain knowledge about ballet as an art form.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

None.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• perform Beginning barre exercises
• perform Beginning ballet centre exercises and locomotor movements
• recognize ballet terminology for movements learned
• condition the body through proper warm-ups

Major Topics to Be Included

• Barre exercises, focusing on pliés, ronds des jambes, and varieties of battements
• Centre exercises, including adagio, allegro, and turns
• Locomotor movements and dances
• Strength and flexibility training
• Ballet appreciation: discussing historical perspective