DAN 117 — DAN-117. Introduction to Ballet. 1 Credit
LAB 30 hrs This course is for the student with little or no movement experience and is designed to develop the foundational technique of classical ballet. Specific attention is given to proper execution of barre exercises, anatomical alignment of specific muscle groups. Formal body positions, spatial directions and classical ballet terminology are taught. Discussion of ballet companies, significant ballet personalities and injury prevention are also integrated into the coursework. This course is open to non-dance majors as well as dance majors. Additional Fees: Course fee applies.