Class consists of barre and center work to expand knowledge of ballet vocabulary and to develop the muscular strength and control to execute movement sequences. The student will perform a technical proficiency exam at the beginning and the end of the semester to assess the student's improvement. Effort and attitude are monitored throughout the semester and are considered when evaluating technical progress. Three written terminology tests will be given throughout the semester with one cumulative final. The written examinations will include spelling, English translations, purpose, and descriptions of assigned terminology.
Attendance is recorded with a sign-in sheet.
It is the student's responsibility to sign-in every class. A student must not sign-in for another student. The student may miss two classes per semester. Each additional absence shall result in the loss of one letter grade from the final grade. If the student is injured or not feeling well enough to dance, but well enough to attend class, an absence may be avoided by attending class and writing an evaluation of a student taking class.