Courses

Academic Courses

Ballet

  • MUS J100 Ballet Elective/Secondary (2 cr.)
  • MUS J208 Conditioning for the Ballet Body (1 cr.) Injury prevention is an important part of ballet education. Principles of physical therapy, Pilates, and basic floor exercises will be used to train muscles to be strong enough to support all ballet work and supple enough to move freely with as little tension as possible.
  • MUS J210 Jazz Dance (1 cr.) A study of jazz dance, including early jazz and musical comedy as well as contemporary styles. Emphasis on current locomotor jazz techniques.
  • MUS J340 Ballet Pedagogy (2 cr.) P: Sophomore standing. A current approach to the theory and practice of teaching classical ballet.
  • MUS J400 Ballet Majors (2-6 cr.) Daily technique classes, including pointe, for students in the BS and BSOF Ballet degree programs. Performance emphasis.
  • MUS J410 Choreography Workshop (2 cr.) P: Sophomore standing. A practical study of the craft of making dances using classical ballet technique.
  • MUS J700 Ballet Graduate Elective (2 cr.)

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