Technical study of foundational ballet pointe work; learning and performing choreographed ballet variations; understanding the history and evolution of pointe work and the pointe shoe as it applies to classroom exercises and choreography; strengthening the feet and ankles for pointe work and refining alignment and ballet technique; cultivating a deep appreciation and knowledge of choreographic works throughout history and embodying those works through physical performance. Prerequisites: Grade of B or better in DCED 260, DCED 261, DCED 361, DCED 362, DCED 462, or DCED 463; junior or senior classification; Dance Science or Dance Concentration major or Dance minor; or approval of instructor Credits 2. 1 Lecture Hour. 3 Lab Hours.
Technical study of foundational ballet pointe work; learning and performing choreographed ballet variations; understanding the history and evolution of pointe work and the pointe shoe as it applies to classroom exercises and choreography; strengthening the feet and ankles for pointe work and refining alignment and ballet technique; cultivating a deep appreciation and knowledge of choreographic works throughout history and embodying those works through physical performance. Prerequisites: Grade of B or better in DCED 260, DCED 261, DCED 361, DCED 362, DCED 462, or DCED 463; junior or senior classification; Dance Science or Dance Concentration major or Dance minor; or approval of instructor Credits 2. 1 Lecture Hour. 3 Lab Hours.
