Dance 120 - Ballet I
Fall
2019
01
2.00
Thomas Vacanti
M W 2:30PM 3:55PM
UMass Amherst
25941
Totman Phys. Ed. Bldg. rm 202
tvacanti@dance.umass.edu
"Beginning-Intermediate" study of the principles and vocabularies of classical ballet. Emphasis on correct alignment, whole body movement, musicality, and embodiment of performance style. Pointe work included as appropriate. Students must have a solid basic training and knowledge of ballet vocabulary. Also taught at Mount Holyoke and Smith.
Open to DANCE and BFA-DANCE majors only.