The following courses are offered by the Ballet Department. Please check the Schedule of Classes for course offerings each semester and consult individual course entries in this schedule for information on course prerequisites and corequisites.
Courses
MUS J100 - Ballet Elective/Secondary
Classical ballet technique class offered at a variety of levels. Course includes barre exercises and centre practice.
MUS J208 - Conditioning for the Ballet Body
Injury prevention is an important part of ballet education. Principles of physical therapy, Pilates, and basic floor exercises will be used to train muscles to be strong enough to support all ballet work and supple enough to move freely with as little tension as possible.
MUS J210 - Jazz Dance
A study of jazz dance, including early jazz and musical comedy as well as contemporary styles. Emphasis on current locomotor jazz techniques.
MUS J220 - Contemporary Ballet
Study of contemporary ballet movement. Students will work towards the coordination of full body use as applied to musical expression. Contemporary repertoire will be taught and refined and students will gain confidence in this genre. Students will be able to apply their contemporary corrections to all their classical ballet practices.
MUS J340 - Ballet Pedagogy
A current approach to the theory and practice of teaching classical ballet.
MUS J400 - Ballet Majors
Daily technique classes, including pointe, for students in the BS and BSOF Ballet degree programs. Performance emphasis.
MUS J410 - Choreography Workshop
A practical study of the craft of making dances using classical ballet technique.
MUS J425 - Ballet Career Planning
This course aims to provide ballet dancers aspiring to become professionals an informed pathway to the field and a mechanism to create a portfolio of organized materials that will help them achieve a successful audition season.
MUS J700 - Ballet Graduate Elective
Classical ballet technique class offered at a variety of levels. Course includes barre exercises and centre practice.