DANC 153 - Ballet I

    Recent Professors
    echapman@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    25–45 students
    Credits
    1
    Prerequisite
    It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of DANC 153
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This introductory course is designed for students who seek technical skill in classical ballet. The course will focus on functional body alignment and placement, traditional steps and combinations, musicality, ballet terminology, and the development of strength and flexibility. Students also gain knowledge of classical and contemporary ballet history. This course may be taken once and repeated three times for credit.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon Wed 8:00am–9:25am