This course is a continuation of classical ballet training designed for students who have had previous ballet experience and are currently looking to enhance their technical and performance skills. Students will explore the different styles of ballet training and performance presentation through practice, video viewing and discussions. 

A thorough ballet-barre will be given in each class. Students will then explore center practices. The technical content is based on intermediate-to-advanced-level class with the goal to refine adagio, turns and jumps in the center. Through the instruction of proper alignment and dynamic imagery, students will learn how to dance safely and improve their technical skills effectively. Students will also get to experience the various styles of ballet through learning and practicing different classical variations in class.

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This course will introduce students to the burgeoning field of dance science. Topics will address the foundations of how we create, control, and learn movement; special topics include mental imagery for dance, and injury prevention/rehabilitation. The main goals of the class are to develop fluency in basic neurophysiology of movement, to challenge assumptions about optimal environments for movement learning, and to create a deeper understanding of how the body and brain interact as a dynamic system. No prior college-level math or science required.

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This class will deal with the visual and conceptual elements of stage lighting, as it pertains to dance. Students will learn practical skills for collaborating with designers on a concert.

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