THTR 1126 Ballet II
This course is designed for beginners, but all levels are welcome to refine details of the ballet technique, which are essential for Ballet III and Ballet IV. The goal of the course is to work on essential ballet skills, such as proper posture and correct placement of arms, legs, and head. During barre exercises, which are dedicated to building strength and improving flexibility, students accomplish the accurate alignments of ballet positions. This training complements center practice, which is followed by traveling exercises across the floor. Training longer phrase of exercises contributes preparing students to learn choreography of ballet repertories; a solo variation and a group dance from classical ballet, such asthe Sleeping Beauty.
Course overview
- Department
- Theatre
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Biannually in the Spring
Requirements fulfilled
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.76 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.71 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Amane Takaishi | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.9 | ≤ 1 hr/week | 13 of 13 |
| Spring 2025 | Amane Takaishi | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.8 | ≤ 1 hr/week | 15 of 15 |
| Spring 2024 | Amane Takaishi | 5.0 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 1–3 hrs/week | 9 of 9 |
| Spring 2023 | Amane Takaishi | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 13 of 17 |
| Spring 2022 | Amane Takaishi | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 5.0 | — | 8 of 14 |