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Johns Hopkins University | PP.100.104

Pre Professional Program Package: Ballet Level 4

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Average Course Rating

(3.49)

VIEW CLASS SCHEDULE ONLINE: http://peabody.jhu.edu/preparatory/ways-to-study/departments/dance/info/. The Pre-Professional Program is the backbone of Peabody Dance's curriculum for ballet and contemporary dance students. Its intensive, graded course of study is designed to help motivated, possibly career-minded students, meet the professional dance field's highest standards. The upper-intermediate Level 4 classes are designed to challenge students to work toward advanced ballet vocabulary, to increase strength in specialized pointe and men's classes, and to improve articulation and expressiveness. Students are required to take four ballet classes (which include pointe work at least twice per week for girls), and two intermediate contemporary dance classes. Level 4 students may participate in a performance at the end of the spring semester (additional Materials Fee required). For a detailed description of the Pre-Professional Program class offerings, schedules, and level progression, visit http://peabody.jhu.edu/preparatory/ways-to-study/departments/dance/training/. New students with prior training are required to take a placement class to determine which level is appropriate before registration. Students provide their own dance attire; visit www.peabody.jhu.edu/dance or contact Peabody Dance for details: peabodydance@jhu.edu or 667-208-6648. Tuition fees are listed for the complete 16-week semester. Monthly payment plan available through Tuition Management Services. Minimum of eight students; classes with fewer than eight students are subject to cancellation.

Spring 2013

(3.56)

Spring 2014

(3.42)

Spring 2013

Professor: Kenneth Moss

(3.56)

The best aspects of this course included the wel -structured and informative lectures; the clear, organized syl abus, the section meetings provided by the instructor and the comprehensive overview of European history provided. Some students felt that the exams covered an unnecessarily large amount of content at once. Students also stated that the lectures could sometimes be dry, overly theoretical, and ideological. Suggestions included posting PowerPoint slides and lecture outlines on Blackboard and providing students with clear guidelines on what to study for the exams. Prospective students should know that there is a significant amount of reading assigned each week and that participation in class is vital.

Spring 2014

Professor: Todd Shepard

(3.42)

The best aspects of this course were the lectures, which held students interest and covered a good amount of material. Many students also enjoyed the readings. Interestingly, lectures and readings were also rated by many as the worst aspects of the course. Eliminating the time spent on questions from previous lectures, and giving more time for class discussions were suggested improvements to this course. Students interested in this course should know that it is important to stay on top of the readings. This is a broad overview rather than an in-depth course.