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1.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to and appreciation of ballet vocabulary and its principles of movement. In this course the student will be introduced to and physically experience fundamentals of human movement as they apply to ballet technique. Ballet terminology and history will also be introduced. One Credit Flinn Both Semesters
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed for the student with at least one semester of ballet. The purpose of this course is to continue the development of an understanding of ballet technique and principles. The student will be expected to develop an understanding of ballet technique and theory, focusing on correct placement and fundamental technique. The student is expected to analyze, understand, and execute ballet movement. Correct use of terminology, movement concepts, and ballet history are integrated into course studies. One Credit Graham Both Semesters
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1.00 Credits
A continuation of Ballet I, this course is designed for the serious dance student with a minimum of two semesters of ballet. The course develops a deeper kinesthetic understanding of ballet fundamentals and sharpens physical presentation of technique. For selected students only, beginning pointe work may be introduced in this course. One Credit Graham, Smith-Heynen Both Semesters
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to continue the process of enlarging and strengthening some areas of ballet technique beyond the novice levels. Emphasis is placed on accurate and consistent execution of technical skills, efficient use of energy, and expressive performance in the context of a contemporary application of the balletic forms. Large, sweeping spatial patterns and travels, complex adagios, unusual phrasings, and other performance challenges will be introduced. Theory will be discussed to include and integrate prior experience and training with historical perspective and the instructor's current approach. One Credit Iannacone Both Semesters
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to further develop ballet performance skills. Pointe work is introduced; a basic understanding of the physics behind pointe will be integrated into course studies, with emphasis placed on a demonstrated understanding of pointe principles. Honing fundamentals of technique through a physical understanding of rhythm, dynamics, spatial awareness, ensemble, and projection will be explored as a means to create variety in ballet performance. One Credit Smith-Heynen Both Semesters
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1.00 Credits
In this class students will analyze and discuss the basic principles of movement with specific attention paid to the proper use of alignment, turnout, core stability, strengthening, stretching, the role of plie, and other structural movement parameters. Students will be given the opportunity to practice these principles while executing analyzed fundamental exercises that target specific muscle groups. This class requires a basic physical and verbal vocabulary used in a ballet class. One Credit Smith-Heynen Both Semesters
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3.00 Credits
A course designed to teach musical rhythm through body movement. Linear and contrapuntal rhythms as well as small forms are studied in physical movement through space in order to develop aural awareness, physical and mental alertness, rhythmic coordination, fluidity and expressivity. Same as Music 201. One-Half Credit Aschbrenner Fall Semester
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2.00 Credits
Study of the principles of makeup for the stage. Training in skills and techniques needed for understanding the application of straight, character, and fantasy makeup. Emphasis will be on facial anatomy, physiognomy, corrective makeup, skin textures, materials, modeling, analysis, special structures. Same as Theatre 215. Two Credits Bombe Spring Semester, Even Years
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3.00 Credits
The muscle-skeletal system and its action, with special reference to the fields of dance and physical education, are studied in detail. Three Credits Staff Fall Semester
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3.00 Credits
A study of the tools, technology, and artistic considerations of theatrical lighting. Course deals with the aesthetic problems of lighting design as the artistic effort of an individual working within a producing group. Three Credits Alberg Fall Semester, Even Years
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