This advanced beginner course is designed for the dancer who has already been introduced to the basics of ballet and wishes to further develop technique. Akin to stringing beads or speaking simple but fluid sentences in a new language recently learned, steps that were introduced in Ballet I will here be combined into simple but fluid dance combinations. Here is where the beginner becomes facile (and the more advanced dancer can enjoy a classical workout). Students will move in traditional fashion through barre and center exercises that are carefully crafted to be fun and strengthening yet not too difficult to remember or perform. Music is integral and artistic expression the ultimate aim, but this course focuses on the physical mastery of ballet’s basic movements.

Prerequisite: PE 120 Ballet I or understanding of the fundamentals. Note: Those who have not taken the prerequisite will need to pass a placement evaluation at the first session (or beforehand) to determine that they understand the fundamentals of ballet and their level is high enough for this course. Feel free to contact the instructor in advance regarding registration.

Units: 4

Max Enrollment: 18

Prerequisites: PE120 Ballet I or permission of the instructor.

Typical Periods Offered: Fall and Spring

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Fall; Spring