DAN-135: Beginning Ballet

Liberal Arts > Dance

General Information

• Name: Beginning Ballet
• Division: Liberal Arts
• Discipline: Dance
• Units (Credits): 1.00

I. Catalog Course Description

Introduces beginning techniques of ballet. May be repeated for up to four credits.

II: Course Objectives

By the completion of the class, the students should, with 75% accuracy:

• Know objectives and techniques of warming up.
• Use Basic Terminology
• Perform simple dance combinations with proper body positioning.
• Be able to choreograph short dance routines using the ballet idiom.

III: Course Linkage

This course addresses the following Student Learning Objectives of the General Education Mission by ensuring that successful students:

• Are able to demonstrate college level reading, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Possess adequate problem solving, creative reasoning, and critical thinking skills.
• Can engage in meaningful self assessments and work effectively with others.
• Utilize effective and efficient learning skills, including locating and evaluating sources of information.
• Have knowledge of the subject matter to a level that is appropriate to the emphasis of their degree.
• Develop and improve their creative abilities.
• Appreciate the need for continuing education and lifelong learning.
• Will succeed at transfer institutions.

Scheduled DAN-135 classes: