THTR1122 · Theater

Ballet: Pointe I

Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences

This course is designed to expand technique on pointe. However, students without pointe experience prior to the course are welcome to take the class on flat shoes and may go on pointe during the warm up at the barre. The course aims for all students to expand on technique, increase artistic expression, and build knowledge of ballet terms. The class structure is divided into three parts: the first part of the class includes warming up on the barre, such as roll-ups and sous-suss. Some foundational steps, such as echappe and pas de bourree are introduced. The second part of the class, which takes place in the center, is dedicated to building strength and maintaining the alignment of the foundational positions. The last part of the class focuses on learning the choreography of ballet repertoires to develop artistic expression as a performer. Prior experience en pointe ispreferred. Students with no pointe experience may be permitted to take the course after talking to the instructor. Students must provide their own pointe shoes and have them on the first day of class.