DNC 345 - Pointe & Variations

Course unit(s): 0.5
Prerequisite(s): DNC 410, 411 Ballet IV or DNC 470, 471 Ballet V or permission of instructor.
This course focuses on the development of strength, stamina, and artistry of dancing en pointe in a variety of balletic styles from an array of artistic eras. Musicality, dynamic range, and the physical techniques of expressive dancing en pointe provide the foundational emphasis of the course. Concurrent registration in ballet technique strongly recommended.