THTR 1132 Ballet IV
This course is designed for students at advanced level. Ballet I, II and III are recommended to take prior to the course. The aim of the course is to improve ballet technique and performance skills at advanced level. The course focuses on details of technique, including maintaining turnout in transition steps as well as the main steps. Some of the advanced technique, such as fouett turns are introduced. In terms of performance skills, learning a group dance and a solo variation from ballet repertories, such asLe CorsaireandDon Quixote, provides an opportunity for dancers to interpret ballet steps through their artistry.
Course overview
- Department
- Theatre
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Spring
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.82 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.89 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 3
| 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 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.9 | ≤ 1 hr/week | 10 of 12 |
| Spring 2025 | Amane Takaishi | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | ≤ 1 hr/week | 13 of 14 |
| Spring 2024 | Amane Takaishi | 4.8 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | ≤ 1 hr/week | 15 of 15 |