Ballet Dance II: Theory and Technique
Prerequisite Skills: Students should be familiar with the five feet and arm positions and be able to work in 5th position of the feet. Dancers should demonstrate correct alignment of the pelvis and spine in plie and releve and while working at the barre. Dancer must be able to execute correct articulation of the feet and leg in tendu. They should be familiar with basic petite allegro and action of the feet, hips and legs while jumping.
This is a continuing ballet class designed to build on established vocabulary and movement fundamentals with emphasis on ballet as a theatrical art form.
Outcomes: This class further develops strength, posture, flexibility and coordination; Progressions include more work en relev at the barre, development of leg extensions, single leg jumping and more complex movement combinations; Students will develop awareness of a dancer's role in a ballet production.
This is a continuing ballet class designed to build on established vocabulary and movement fundamentals with emphasis on ballet as a theatrical art form.
Outcomes: This class further develops strength, posture, flexibility and coordination; Progressions include more work en relev at the barre, development of leg extensions, single leg jumping and more complex movement combinations; Students will develop awareness of a dancer's role in a ballet production.