Lane Community College
Arts Division
Performing Arts Department
Fall 2025
COURSE INFORMATION SHEET
Course Number & Title: D 185 Ballet 1 20501 D 186 Ballet 2 20179
Class Time: 2:00-3:20
Office Hours: M-H 1:45-2:00 and UH 3:20-3:45 or by appointment in the studio (building 5 room 136).
E-mail: mosesf@lanecc.edu
Instructor: Florabelle Moses
Contact: by Moodle or email
Course Credits: 2
Course Description:
This beginning level class accommodates the pre-major and non-major
student. This class develops the student's alignment, coordination and
musicality. This class introduces basic and more challenging center
floor phrases, adagios. Given realistic progressive development,
students repeat this level three times before advancing to Ballet 2/3. Class is repeatable up to 12 credits.
Course Objectives:
* To reinforce ballet technique and style
* To develop knowledge of proper alignment and use of the body in
motion.
- To develop the ability to retain simple movement phrases.
- To improved strength, flexibility, and endurance in the field of dance.
- To find an appreciation and discipline of ballet.
Course Outcomes:
Through participation in this course, students will:
* understand what dance professionalism is.
* Be able to execute, recognize and differentiate various rhythmic
patterns through use of musicality.
* Know basic Ballet terminology.
* Know alignment and basic anatomy to execute movement accurately
and safely.
* Take responsible risks with courage.
* Understand the value of community through listening and respecting
the space of the others and self.
Grading Policy:
You can earn a total of 100 points in four categories:
Class Etiquette: (50 pts.)
Be prompt.
If you are more than 5 min. late it will count as an absence.
Be warmed-up.
Be properly dressed (Leotard, tights, ballet shoes and hair pulled off
the face). Be prepared mentally, physically and spiritually/emotionally.
Be prepared with personal supplies (tape, water, aspirin, etc.)
Be present and active for the entire class.
Positive Attitude: (10 pts.)
Listen with your body and heart. Be responsive, alert, and open-
minded. Respect the teacher and the classmates and self. Open to
change and Take risks.
Class work/Homework: (20 pts.)
Ask appropriate questions.
Listen and learn from individual corrections given to others. Apply
general corrections to self.
Integrate specific corrections in a timely way.
Make the dance your own.
“Really Dance” from the beginning to the end of the class. Learn and
practice the positions of the body.
Other: (20 pts.)
-Two Quizzes (20 pts. each)
Extra Credit or make-up:
Eugene Ballet: Dracula, November 1,2 Hult Center.
General Assignments:
The lecture/lab is primarily an activity class where concepts are
presented and practiced in class. Skills and abilities are developed
during class throughout the term.
Attendance Policy
For classes meeting twice a week, two absences are allowed with no
impact on your grade. Every other absence drops your grade one
letter. Being more than five minutes late equals one absence. Arriving
late to class requires instructor’s permission to participate in class that
day. When illness or injury prevents participation, students may watch
class twice only, and not be marked absent. If after two times, you still cannot participate, it is suggested you change your grade option to
Pass/No Pass or Audit. Always communicate with your instructor and
advisor when your ability to succeed is challenged.
Beyond the allotted two absences, two makeups are allowed.
These must be completed by week 8, before the schedule change
deadline.
Dance Store:
Dancer’s Closet: 576 Olive St. Eugene.
Discount Dance Supply: online
Accessibility and Accommodations:
Lane Community College (LCC) is dedicated to providing inclusive
learning environments. The Center for Accessible Resources (CAR)
coordinates all academic accommodations for students at LCC. If you
anticipate or experience academic barriers due to a disability, to
request assistance or accommodations, contact the Center for
Accessible Resources 541) 463-5150">(541) 463-5150 or
accessibleresources@lanecc.edu.
- Teacher: Florabelle Moses