Intermediate Technique and Performance Prep

This unit advances fundamental ballet technique through petit and grand allegro, adagio variations, barre and floor conditioning, and expressive port de bras while introducing repertoire study and basic mime. Students also develop professional habits — punctuality, rehearsal preparation, costume/equipment management, safe lifting, and nutrition — to support performance readiness and prepare for more complex choreography in subsequent units.

Learning Objectives

• Demonstrate intermediate classical techniques (small and large jumps, battement tendu/dégagé/frappé, développés, grands battements, turns, and port de bras) with correct alignment, turnout, and rhythmic accuracy across set barre and across-the-floor combinations in three consecutive trials
• Apply barre and floor-barre conditioning, safe lifting mechanics, and basic nutrition principles to a weekly practice plan and show improved stability and control during adagio and développé exercises as measured by instructor observation
• Analyze selected repertoire (Giselle, Serenade, Don Quixote, Pillar of Fire) and basic ballet mime vocabulary to identify stylistic characteristics and translate those findings into a short choreographic phrase or interpretive variation
• Evaluate and document professional rehearsal habits by creating a personal dancer schedule, checklist for rehearsal materials and costume items, and a pre-performance routine, then reflect on how these practices affect technical preparedness and performance confidence