THE 131 - Ballet I

Description
Classical Ballet is the foundation for every dance form and every serious theater performer should have ballet as part of their education. It develops self-discipline, beautiful posture, a controlled body, strength, stamina, and poise. This course offers a first semester of ballet to those students who have had less than 3 years of Classical Ballet or no dance training. Students learn beginning level exercises and ballet terminology. Students start with floor barre then advance to the ballet barre which prepares them for center practice.

Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
None

Other Courses Where This Course is a Prerequisite: THE 231
Other Courses Where this Course is a Corequisite: None
Other Courses Where This course is included in within the Description: None

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Articulate and define terminology appropriate to ballet.

2. Demonstrate an ability to balance on one and two legs and turn out from the hips.

3. Execute combinations of basic ballet positions, steps, and movements.

4. Apply the 6 dimensions of wellness to one’s life.
Course Outline:
I. Intellectual Knowledge

A. Ballet Terminology

B. Wellness Model

II. Warmup

A. Barre and Centre work

B. Turn Out

C. Stretching of legs and feet

III. Technique

A. Body Positioning

1. Relationship of arms, head, and shoulders

2. Correct body placement as it relates to the spine, ribcage, and abdomen

3. Walking, running, and jumping

B. Russian and French Schools (continuing regularly throughout semester)

IV. Dancing with Music

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Student Participation and Demonstration: 60-80%

Group Discussion: 10-20%

Lecture/Performance Critique: 10-20%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
TH 114

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course-Specific Placement Test:
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: ARW 100 (IRW97/IRW98), IRW 99

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
Students are required to journal specific assignments throughout the semester. Many relate to the aspects of wellness.

Course Type:
Elective- Offering designed to expand learning opportunities for degree seeking students. May or may not be required for students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Physical Activity - 1:2
Total Physical Activity Hours Per Week: 2
People Soft Course ID Number: 100354
Course CIP Code: 50.05
Maximum Course Enrollment: 20
General Room Request: Open space with a sprung floor-at least one wall should have mirrors. Floor should be well maintained and suitable for dance.

School:
Department: Theater
Discipline: TH
First Term Valid: 08/01/2025
1st Catalog Year: 2025-2026
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Other (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
No special degree required. Strong background in a variety of dance techniques and a skilled communicator.

Major Course Revisions: Prefix
Last Revision Date Effective: 20250302T14:44:09
Course Review & Revision Year: 2029-2030