TA135
PRACTICE & THEORY OF BALLET
- Department
- Theater Arts
- Terms offered
- 5
- Data refreshed
- Jun 27, 2026
Description
The Practice and Theory of Ballet is a course for students of all levels who are interested in practicing the fundamentals of ballet and gaining an understanding of its physicality and artistry. The course will examine the historical origins of ballet and its absorption of cultural influences as well as emphasize an awareness of alignment, anatomy for dancers, conditioning and musicality. Theoretical components will include learning and memorizing ballet vocabulary and readings on ballet history. Technique class is focused on efficient alignment, developing and improving traditional ballet line, fluency in the classical vocabulary, increased understanding of the coordination, rhythm, and phrasing aspects of ballet technique.
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2024–2026
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 42% chance, low confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2024. Department course count falling about 6% per year. | 2030 Spring: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 21% chance, low confidence. Offered in 2 of 3 summer terms since 2024. Department course count falling about 17% per year. Department faculty is about 28% below its recent average. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 46% chance, low confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2024. Department course count falling about 6% per year. | 2029 Spring: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 23% chance, low confidence. Offered in 2 of 3 summer terms since 2024. Department course count falling about 17% per year. Department faculty is about 28% below its recent average. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 49% chance, low confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2024. Department course count falling about 5% per year. | 2028 Spring: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 25% chance, low confidence. Offered in 2 of 3 summer terms since 2024. Department course count falling about 17% per year. Department faculty is about 28% below its recent average. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 53% chance, low confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2024. Department course count falling about 4% per year. | 2027 Spring: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 27% chance, low confidence. Offered in 2 of 3 summer terms since 2024. Department course count falling about 8% per year. Department faculty is about 27% below its recent average. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2026 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2025 | 1 section | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered |
| 2024 | 1 section | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered |
Meeting times
Recent first- Tue, Thu, 9:00 AM–10:15 AM LC202 202620252024
- Mon, 9:00 AM–11:50 AM ONLINE 2025
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Audra M. Carabetta | Lecture | 1 | 18 of 16 enrolled | 23191 |
| Fall 2025 | Audra M. Carabetta | Lecture | 1 | 18 of 16 enrolled | 23191 |
| Summer 2025 | Audra M. Carabetta | Online | 1 | 4 of 20 enrolled | 12001 |
| Fall 2024 | Audra M. Carabetta | Lecture | 1 | 16 of 16 enrolled | 23191 |
| Summer 2024 | Audra M. Carabetta | Online | 1 | 2 of 25 enrolled | 11683 |