DANCE 102 Ballet 1B
This course introduces the fundamental components of classical ballet technique. It covers basic vocabulary for barre work, centre practice, adage, pirouettes, and allegro. Through these studies, students develop and heighten their awareness of correct posture essential to ballet, and improve their strength and flexibility in an enjoyable movement experience.
DANCE 104 Modern Dance 1B
This course introduces the fundamental components of modern dance technique, including dynamic alignment and personal posture, body awareness, strength, flexibility, and coordination. Students explore their personal dynamic range through an expressive movement experience.
DANCE 202 Ballet 2B
A practical study of classical ballet beyond the basics. Students combine basic vocabulary into enchainements that incorporate floor patterns and rhythmic variation. Focus is on presentation in pirouettes, petit allegro, and basic batterie.
DANCE 204 Modern Dance 2B
This course applies the basic principles of modern dance technique to a broader range of movement exploration including choreographed combinations that focus on design in space and rhythmic complexity.
DANCE 241 Benesh Notation 1
A theoretical and practical introduction to Benesh Movement Notation focusing on the reading of ballet syllabus work.
DANCE 302 Ballet 3B
A consolidation of the theory and practice of classical ballet technique. Students are challenged to extend their technical and expressive abilities through performance of variations from the classics.
DANCE 304 Modern Dance 3B
This course applies the basic principles of modern dance technique to a broader range of movement exploration including choreographed sequences. Focus is on design in space and rhythmic complexity.