THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA

SCHOOL OF MUSIC/MUSICAL THEATRE DEPARTMENT/DANCE

MUS 105-C
BALLET III
FALL 2016
Undergraduate Syllabus
1.0 Credit Hours
Prerequisites - None
Ward 210
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:10-12:25 pm
Instructor contact information:
Miya Hisaka
Office Hours -By appointment only. Please contact Instructor directly.
202-316-5277
hisaka@cua.edu
Course Description:
Class instruction in low-intermediate ballet. Department consent. Prerequisite: Ballet II.
Low Intermediate Ballet Technique Class requires that its students must have taken Dance 105A
Beginning Ballet, and Dance 105B Advanced Beginning Ballet as prerequisites or have had a
minimum of 2 years of ballet training.
Instructional Methods
Dance technique classes in classical ballet, and to write one 2-page dance critique.
Required Text
Please see course information on Blackboard for articles, readings, video footage and more.
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Course Goals:
To continue to develop flexibility, strength, agility, balance, total body coordination, quality of
movement and individual self-expression. There will be an emphasis on developing an
intermediate skill level of center work and longer movement combinations across the floor.

Terminology and history will continue to be a strong component of this course.

Goals for Student Learning:
Upon the completion of this course, students will gain skills of Low Intermediate Ballet
including: a rigorous barre; center work; and combinations across the floor. Emphasis will be on
developing more challenging barre and center work including more complex adagio, pirouettes,
petite allegro and grand allegro combinations. . This class increases in difficulty and complexity
of all class components.
This course is a natural progression from any advanced beginning level class. By the end of this
course, students will have gained general low intermediate level skills in classical ballet.
To build physical strength, much more endurance in longer combinations, flexibility and
increased memory of complex sequences and integration of movement principles.
To continue to broaden students classical ballet vocabulary of steps and use of terminology.
To develop the highest level of individual training, and standards and practices within the content
of this level, time and talent.
To develop the highest level of competence in classical ballet within the context of time
available.
Professional Goals and Standards:
To learn proper class etiquette.
To work towards maintaining a positive and enriching dance experience.
To promote fairness and professional behavior to all class members.
All cellphones and text messaging devices must be turned off before each class is initiated until
the end of class.
Videotaping and audio recording is strictly prohibited. Students are not allowed to video or
audio tape any portion of the technique class or studio work. For the purpose of individual
study and creative development, student choreographers are allowed to record their own work.
Course Requirements:
Attendance at all classes and required activities. All members must arrive on time. Any
student arriving more than 5 minutes late, may be asked not to participate in class.
All members are expected be to arrive prepared for class and to put forth ones best effort in
learning new class material. To maintain a positive attitude and openness to learning and
corrections at all times.
Required Dress Code:

For Ladies = Pink ballet slippers, dark leotard and light colored ballet tights, with hair pulled
back and no jewelry.
For Gentlemen = Black tights or jazz pants, camisole leotards or tight form fitting t-shirts.
Baggy clothing or warm-ups will be permitted only in the beginning of class. The body must be
clearly visible for the majority of class time. All students are responsible for purchasing their
own ballet shippers by the 2nd day of class.
Expectations and Policies
Attendance Policy
Attendance is required to all classes and related activities. All members must arrive on time. Any
student arriving more than 5 minutes late, may be asked not to participate in class. More than
two unexcused absences will result in a lowering of the final semester grade 5 points/absence, or
may result in being asked to withdraw from the course and/or dismissal of student from course.
(3 late arrivals to class = 1 absence). In the case of injury, the student must present a written
medical excuse from their doctor to be submitted and approved by the Instructor. Injured
students must still attend and observe class and are responsible to fulfilling requirements of the
course.
All cellphones and text messaging devices must be turned off before each class is initiated until
the end of class.
Videotaping and audio recording is strictly prohibited. Students are not allowed to video or
audio tape any portion of the technique class or studio work. For the purpose of individual
study and creative development, student choreographers are allowed to record their own work.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is not merely avoiding plagiarism or cheating, but it certainly includes those
things. More than anything, having academic integrity means taking responsibility for your
work, your ideas, and your effort, and giving credit to others for their work, ideas and effort. If
you submit work that is not your own whether test answers, whole papers or something inbetween I have a responsibility to hold you accountable for that action. I also have a
responsibility to treat you with respect and dignity while doing so.
The following sanctions are presented in the University procedures related to Student Academic
Dishonesty:
The presumed sanction for undergraduate students for academic dishonesty will be failure for
the course. There may be circumstances, however, where, perhaps because of an undergraduate
students past record, a more serious sanction, such as suspension or expulsion, would be
appropriate. In the more unusual case, mitigating circumstances may exist that would warrant a
lesser sanction than the presumed sanction.
There is no group work in the class; therefore, you should not collaborate with classmates on
work that is to be submitted for an individual grade.

For more information about what academic integrity means at CUA, including your
responsibilities and rights, visit http://integrity.cua.edu.
Accommodations for students with disabilities: Any student who feels s/he may need an
accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to
discuss specific needs. Please contact Disability Support (dss.cua.edu) to coordinate reasonable
accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
Academic Support Services
The universitys primary academic support resources are located on the 2nd floor of the Pryzbyla
Center. These affiliated offices and services include:
The Undergraduate Advising Center offers guidance to all undergraduates, especially
first-year students, as they move toward their academic goals.
Phone: (202) 319-5545 Email: cua-advising@cua.edu Web: advising.cua.edu
The Center for Academic Success provides academic support services for all students
through a broad base of programs and services, including Tutoring Services, Workshops,
Academic Coaching, Individual Skills Meetings, Peer Mentoring, and more.
Phone: (202) 319-5655 Email: cua-academicsuccess@cua.edu Web: success.cua.edu
The Writing Center provides free, one-on-one consultations with trained graduate
instructors for writing projects across all disciplines at any stage of the process, from
brainstorming to revising. Appointments in the main location, 202 Pryz, can be scheduled
in advance online (http://english.cua.edu/wc/). Drop-in appointments are also welcome
based on availability in the Pryz and at the satellite location in the Mullen Library Lobby
(see website for days and hours).
Phone: (202) 319-4286 Email: cua-writingcenter@cua.edu Web: english.cua.edu/wc/
The Math Center is staffed with Math Faculty and Tutors who are trained to assist
students struggling in areas ranging from the basics to complex problems in calculus and
statistics. Any student who feels he or she may need assistance in this or any other math
class is welcome to visit the Math Center in Pryz 204 Monday through Thursday between
the hours of 4:00 and 10:00pm. No appointment is necessary and services are absolutely
free.
Phone: (202) 319-5655 Email: cua-academicsuccess@cua.edu
Disability Support Services provides programs and services designed to support and
encourage the integration of students with disabilities into the mainstream of the
university community.
Phone: (202) 319-5211 Email: cua-disabilityservices@cua.edu Web: dss.cua.edu
The Counseling Center provides free individual and group counseling services,
psychiatric consultation, alternative testing, and emergency services to CUA students. In
addition, we provide consultation services and outreach programs to the CUA

community. Appointments can be scheduled in person in 127 OBoyle Hall, or by phone.

Phone: (202) 319-5765. Web: counseling.cua.edu
Method of Evaluation:
Students grades will be based upon the following criteria:
*Class Participation, Attendance and Individual Improvement = 30 points
-Consistent attendance, and improvement/progress from first to last day of class. Students are
expected to give 100% effort, and maintain a positive and open attitude to learning.
* One Midterm Written Exam = 25 points
-There will be one midterm written exam on THURS. OCT. 13 at 2:10 pm.
*One Final In-Studio Exam 25 points
-There will be one final physical In-Studio exam on the last day of class, TUES. DEC. 6.
The final exam must be given on the day and time assigned by the Registrar. Final examinations,
if required, must be administered in the final examination period. Please plan accordingly for
travel, work or appointments.
A student having an exam scheduling conflict such as:
1. Two or more exams scheduled for the same time period or 2. three or more exams scheduled
for one day must report to her/his school's Academic Dean's Office no later than fourteen
calendar days before the end of classes. The dean will assist the student in rescheduling the
exam(s) for the courses having the lowest enrollment(s). All make-up exams must be completed
at the earliest possible time during the final examination period.
*One Arts Enrichment Experience = 20 points
-All students are required to attend one professional dance performance within the semester and
to write a 2-page critical analysis of what they observed. Recommended performances to attend
will be posted on Blackboard. Programs must accompany written submission and is due Tuesday,
Nov. 24, 2015 in Professors mailbox by noon.
University grades:
The University grading system is available at
http://policies.cua.edu/academicundergrad//gradesfull.cfm#II for undergraduates and
http://policies.cua.edu/academicgrad//gradesfull.cfm#iii for graduate students.
Reports of grades in courses are available at the end of each term on
http://cardinalstation.cua.edu .