D 185/186: Ballet 1/2 Sp26 (Moses Meta 40294 40047)

Lane Community College Arts Division

Performing Arts Department

Spring Term 2026

COURSE INFORMATION SHEET

Course Numbers & Titles:

• D 185 Ballet 1 CRN 40294

• D 186 Ballet 2 CRN 40047

Credits: 2

Class Time: 2:00–3:20 PM Building 5, Room 136

Instructor: Florabelle Moses

Email: mosesf@lanecc.edu

Office Hours: M-Th: 1:30-2:00PM

• Or by appointment in the studio (Building 5, Room 136)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This beginning intermediate level ballet course accommodates both pre-major

and non-major students. The class focuses on developing alignment,

coordination, musicality, and foundational ballet technique. Students are

introduced to basic and progressively more challenging center floor work,

including adagio phrases.

With an emphasis on realistic and progressive development, students typically

repeat this level up to three times before advancing to Ballet 2/3.

This course is repeatable for up to 12 creditsCOURSE OBJECTIVES

Students will:

• Reinforce ballet technique and classical style

• Develop knowledge of proper alignment and efficient use of the body in

motion

• Improve the ability to retain and perform simple movement phrases

• Increase strength, flexibility, and endurance related to dance

• Cultivate discipline and appreciation for ballet as an art form

COURSE OUTCOMES

Through participation in this course, students will:

• Understand expectations of dance professionalism

• Execute, recognize, and differentiate rhythmic patterns through musicality

• Demonstrate knowledge of basic ballet terminology

• Apply principles of alignment and basic anatomy to execute movement

accurately and safely

• Take responsible risks with courage and confidence

• Understand the value of community through listening, spatial awareness,

and respect for self and others

GRADING POLICY:

Students may earn a total of 100 points, distributed as follows:

1. Class Etiquette

–

50 points

• Be prompt (more than five minutes late counts as an absence)

• Arrive warmed up• Wear proper attire (leotard, tights, ballet shoes; hair pulled off the face)

• Be mentally, physically, and emotionally prepared

• Bring personal supplies (water, tape, etc.)

• Be present and actively engaged for the entire class

2. Positive Attitude

–

10 points

• Listen with your body and heart

• Be responsive, alert, and open-minded

• Respect the instructor, classmates, and yourself

• Be open to change and willing to take risks

3. Classwork / Homework

–

20 points

• Ask appropriate questions

• Learn from corrections given to others and apply them to yourself

• Integrate corrections in a timely way

• “Really dance” from the beginning to the end of class

• Practice and apply correct body placement and positions

4. Other Assessments

–

20 points

• Two quizzes: week 4 and 8 (10 points each)

Week 10 Open Show: Tuesday June 2 @ 3pm

Attendance and full participation are required and count toward the student’s

final participation grade.

GENERAL ASSIGNMENTS

This lecture/lab course is primarily an activity-based class. Concepts are

introduced and practiced in class, and skills and abilities are developed

progressively throughout the 10-week term.ATTENDANCE POLICY

• For classes meeting twice a week, two absences are allowed without

impact on the final grade

• Each additional absence lowers the final grade by one letter

• Arriving more than five minutes late counts as one absence

• Late arrival requires instructor permission to participate that day

Illness or Injury

• Students may observe class up to two times without being marked absent

• After two observations, students are encouraged to consider changing

their grading option to Pass/No Pass or Audit

Students are expected to communicate with the instructor and their advisor if

circumstances affect their ability to participate fully.

Extra Credit Opportunities

Attendance at the following performances may count toward extra credit:

• Eugene Ballet – Petrushka & AI Ballet (April 11–12, Hult Center)

• The Works: LCC Student Works (May 15-16)

• Student Dance Concert (May 28–30)

• Eugene Ballet – Alice in Wonderland (May 30–31, Hult Center)

• Duck Jam Hip-Hop: (June 4)

• Dema African Ensemble (June 5-6)

Dance supplies

Dancer’s Closet

576 Olive Street, EugeneAccessibility and Accommodations:

Lane Community College is committed to creating inclusive learning

environments. The Center for Accessible Resources (CAR) coordinates

academic accommodations for students with disabilities.

To request accommodations or assistance, contact:

• Phone: (541) 463-5150

• Email: accessibleresources@lanecc.edu