Ballet I

This course was an introduction to the technique and the terminology of classical ballet. During the class, students developped skills, knowledge and appreciation of ballet technique. Emphasis were directed towards learning and developing both technical skills and the aesthetic sensibilities at a beginning level. Ballet movement vocabulary was introduced at the barre and center. Differences in movement quality, energy and rhythm were explored.

What did we do?

• Executed the basic positions of the feet and arms
• Developped an understanding of terminology
• Applied strenght and flexibility through the barre and center sequences
• Differentiated between en dehors and en dedans
• Moved with spatial awareness
• Applied musicality and sense of rhythm through longer and more complex combinations at the barre and center
• Appreciated the aesthetics of the given technique/style