Learning Goals & Objectives

Learning Goal 1

Students will know basic classical ballet and modern dance.

Students will:
  • Objective A: Be conversant in the vocabulary of classical ballet and modern dance;
  • Objective B: Be conversant in the principles of classical ballet and modern dance;
  • Objective C: Be articulate in the fundamentals of classical ballet and modern dance aesthetics;
  • Objective D: Demonstrate knowledge of basic dance history.

Learning Goal 2

Students will express themselves through dance.

Students will:
  • Objective A: Demonstrate proper and appropriate body awareness and technique;
  • Objective B: Demonstrate ballet and modern dance techniques;
  • Objective C: Dance at performance levels with appropriate artistic expressions.

Learning Goal 3

Students will appreciate the art of dance.

Students will:
  • Objective A: Freely experience movement through dance;
  • Objective B: Formulate aesthetic opinions;
  • Objective C: Demonstrate physical means of self-expression through dance.