DNCE 1572 - Ballet 1
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41590,
Credit hours: 1
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Virginia Hale
Email: vmhartman@ysu.edu
Course Description
1572. Ballet 1. The theory and practice of ballet technique at the beginning level. No previous dance experience is expected. Coursework includes fundamentals of vocabulary, placement, and execution at the barre, center, and across the floor. 1 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| No readings |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Vocabulary building | Vocabulary as assigned | Individual Preparation |
| 8/31 | Vocabulary building | Vocabulary as assigned | Individual Preparation |
| 9/7 | Vocabulary building | Vocabulary as assigned | Individual Preparation |
| 9/14 | Vocabulary building | Vocabulary as assigned | Individual Preparation |
| 9/21 | Vocabulary building | Vocabulary as assigned | Individual Preparation |
| 9/28 | Vocabulary building | Vocabulary as assigned | Individual Preparation |
| 10/5 | Midterm preparation and assessment | Material as assigned | Individual Preparation |
| 10/12 | Midterm preparation and assessment | Material as assigned | Individual Preparation |
| 10/19 | Vocabulary Building | Material as assigned | Individual Preparation |
| 10/26 | Vocabulary Building | Material as assigned | Individual Preparation |
| 11/2 | Vocabulary Building | Material as assigned | Individual Preparation |
| 11/9 | Vocabulary Building | Material as assigned | Individual Preparation |
| 11/16 | Vocabulary Building | Material as assigned | Individual Preparation |
| 11/23 | Repertoire as assigned | Material as assigned | Individual Preparation |
| 11/30 | Repertoire as assigned | Material as assigned | Individual Preparation |
| 12/7 | Final | Material as assigned | Individual preparation |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.