THE 231 - Ballet II

Description
Classical Ballet is the foundation for every dance form, and every dancer should have ballet as part of their dance education. It develops self-discipline, beautiful posture, a controlled body, strength, stamina, and poise. THE 231 offers a second semester of ballet to those students who have satisfactorily completed THE 131 or those who have received 3 or more years of Classical Ballet. Students learn intermediate to advanced level exercises and ballet terminology.

Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: THE 131 or permission of department.
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: 4
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
None

Other Courses Where This Course is a Prerequisite: None
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 the class.

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

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

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

A. Ballet Terminology

B. Review of wellness model

C. Dance History

II. Warmup

A. Stretching of legs and feet

B. Turn Out

III. Technique

A. Body Positioning

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

2. Relationship of arms, head, and shoulders

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 214

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: 100357
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: School of Liberal Arts
Department: Theater
Discipline: TH
First Term Valid: 08/01/2025
1st Catalog Year: 2025-2026
Faculty Credential Requirements:
18 graduate credit hours in discipline being taught (HLC Requirement), 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: 20250302T15:02:43
Course Review & Revision Year: 2029-2030