P.E. Classes

Courses That May Be Taken For Physical Education Credit

Beginner/Intermediate Ballet (Fall)

Instructor: Janine Parker

Prerequisites: one semester of training in ballet or permission of the instructor following placement

This course continues to build on the fundamentals of ballet technique, following the traditional ballet class format of barre work proceeding into center work including adage, pirouettes, small and large jumps. Emphasis is placed on proper alignment of the body, understanding music in relationship to dance and the development of expression through movement.

Modern Dance Technique I/II (Fall)

Instructor: Erica Dankmeyer

This class focuses on training in core concepts of modern dance in order to improve technical skills, strength and endurance, and expand students’ movement vocabulary.  Classes include floorwork, center/standing work, traveling combinations and elevation.  Live musical accompaniment will aid in developing musicality.  Students with some prior dance experience welcome; please contact the instructor if you are a beginner interested in this class.

Intermediate /Advanced Ballet (Fall, Winter Study and Spring)

Instructor: Janine Parker

Prerequisites: minimum of 3 years of training in ballet, placement class or permission of the instructor.

This course follows the traditional ballet class format of barre work proceeding into center work. Barre exercises will warm up the muscles in a logical fashion; reinforce proper alignment, coordination and musicality. Center work will include adage, pirouettes, travelling steps and turns, small and large jumps.

Beginning Ballet (Spring)

Instructor: Janine Parker

Prerequisites: None

This course will introduce the fundamentals of classical technique using the barre and center floor work. Students will learn to work safely and correctly with their individual abilities. Emphasis is placed on the following: proper alignment of the body, understanding music in relationship to dance and the development of expression through movement.

PE Credits for Dance

Students may receive PE credit for dance in the following ways:

  • enrolling in a class that is for PE credit only
  • choosing the PE option in courses offered for academic credit or PE
  • successful participation in CoDa, Kusika, or Sankofa

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