LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
School of Visual and Performing Arts | Theatre Arts Department
THEA 108-001: DANCE I (Ballet/Modern)
Adjunct Professor: Michelle Thomas
Email: Mathomas17@liberty.edu
Office Phone: (434) 582-7078
Cell Phone: (434) 942-1574
BALLET
(Exploration 10)
(Practical II)
Students will complete 4 Practical Examinations (Two assessing each subject Ballet/Modern or
Tap/Jazz). Practicals will include memorized material as well problem/solving and exploration/written
material. Students should be prepared to perform new as well as pre-rehearsed movement phrases.
THEA 108-001 & 002 Ballet Practical Notes: (100 total points possible)
Body Alignment and Placement: (25 points possible):
In order to receive an Advanced scoring, you must execute each step with technical proficiency
focusing on proper alignment from head to toe with correct placement as you navigate through
each position.
Duplication of Movement Patterns in Detail: (25 points possible):
In order to receive an Advanced scoring, you must be able to quickly comprehend the material
presented and demonstrate accuracy and excellence during execution.
Effort and Improvement: (25 points possible):
In order to receive an Advanced scoring, you must present an abundant amount of effort to
continue to improve not only as a self-motivated technician, but also an artist.
Musicality and Performance: (25 points possible):
In order to receive an Advanced scoring, you must engage your entire body and project the
artistry and joy of the movement with ease while engaging the audience as you connect the
movement musically.
1.) Theory from the Hat
2.) Demonstrative:
a.) A la barre
Plié, Tendu/Dégage, Rond de Jamb/Développe, Battement Balance
b.) Au milieu
Adage Study
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
School of Visual and Performing Arts | Theatre Arts Department
THEA 108-001: DANCE I (Ballet/Modern)
Adjunct Professor: Michelle Thomas
Email: Mathomas17@liberty.edu
Office Phone: (434) 582-7078
Cell Phone (434) 942-1574
BALLET
(Vocabulary & Terminology)
(Exploration 10)
136.) Temps de Courante – current or stream
137.) Temps de Cuisse – movement of the thigh
138.) Temps de Fleche – arrow movement
139.) Temps de Poisson – fish step
140.) Temps Leve – lifted movement
141.) Temps Lie – linked movement
142.) Tendu – stretch
143.) Tour – turn or revolution
144.) Tour en L’air – turn in the air
145.) Tombe - fall Variation – a solo dance
146.) Trois – three
147.) Troisieme - third
148.) Volee – to fly
149.) Pas de Valse – Waltz step
150.) Un - one
