May be repeated for credit. These are basic ballet courses for men and women to condition the body and develop an appreciation for Ballet through its specific exercise forms and acquire the skill of basic Ballet technique. The class is open to anyone. A text is used and grading is done by two written texts, attendance, and a performance final. The French-Bouronville, as well as the Russian techniques are taught.
Video is used to expose students to the professional performance as well as dance history.
The students also begin learning the importance of understanding anatomy, exercise physiology, kinesiology, music theory, theater practices and techniques, and physics as it relates to ballet and dance in general.