The course serves to introduce and develop basic ballet technique and vocabulary. Body placement and alignment is stressed through an understanding and application of these basics. Open to Dance majors only. A presentation of styles designed to broaden knowledge and technique of concert and theater jazz dance.
Classes employ floor stretches and center barre as warm-up procedures.
Movement patterns emphasize simultaneous coordination of multiple rhythm patterns in different parts of the body. Open to Dance majors only. Muscular and biomechanical aspects are presented, with a stress on overuse syndrome and prevention of dance injuries. Open to Dance majors only. Includes barre work, center floor, isolation, falls and recoveries, contractions and release.