THTR 1125 Ballet I
This course is designed to challenge both the experienced and beginner dancer. Individual attention will be given with the goal of perceiving the technical and artistic aspects of dance as a performing art. Each class will incorporate barre and center work with phrases appropriate to the individuals in the class. Students will become familiar with the vocabulary and the historical background of ballet. Work in anatomy, kinesiology, costume design, and music will be introduced. Dress code will be leotard and tights or unitard, and ballet shoes. A pianist will accompany each class.
Course overview
- Department
- Theatre
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Biannually in the Fall
Requirements fulfilled
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.76 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.81 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Amane Takaishi | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 3.6 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.9 | ≤ 1 hr/week | 8 of 9 |
| Fall 2024 | Amane Takaishi | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 11 of 15 |
| Fall 2023 | Amane Takaishi | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.9 | ≤ 1 hr/week | 14 of 15 |
| Fall 2022 | Amane Takaishi | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.9 | ≤ 1 hr/week | 15 of 15 |
| Fall 2021 | Amane Takaishi | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 10 of 10 |