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2025-2026 Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Catalog

DAN 111 - Beginning Ballet 1

2 credit hours - One hour of lecture and two hours of studio weekly; one term.
Introduction to the fundamentals of classical ballet. Emphasis is on alignment, turn-out, barre work, footwork and exposure to basic movement vocabulary. May be repeated once for a total of four credit hours.

Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall and spring

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Explain the structure of a ballet class and basic ballet terminology.
  2. Execute beginner ballet techniques and steps.
  3. Build strength, flexibility, and coordination.
  4. Increase sense of musicality.
  5. View Romantic and Classical Ballets.