DANC G108 - Pilates and Barre for Dancers

    Recent Professors
    Leslie Bitong
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023
    Class Size
    25 students
    Difficulty
    4.7Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    1
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is for the intermediate/advanced dancer to create a better understanding and application of the exercise principles, theory, and history of the Pilates method with classical ballet barre and is designed to improve and enhance dance technique and performance. This course will include training for dancers in Pilates principles, terminology, alignment, breath, strength and flexibility exercises, injury prevention, endurance and kinesiological awareness along with elements from classical ballet barre and basic ballet terminology. Elements from Pilates may include but are not limited to mat work, ball, magic circle, theraband, foam roller and reformer. Proper breathing techniques will be emphasized.
    Usually Held
    Mon 11:30am–12:35pm, Mon 9:55am–11:00am, Mon Wed 3:00pm–3:15pm