Dance 120 - Ballet I
Fall
2021
01
2.00
Thomas Vacanti
M W F 1:25PM 2:15PM
UMass Amherst
12671
Totman Phys. Ed. Bldg. Gym
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.
This class is open to BA and BFA Dance majors with testing agreement only.