Ballet III

Semester: 

Spring

Offered: 

2024

Level

Advanced

Instructor

John Lam 

Accompanist 

Emi Okumura

Class Description

An advanced level ballet class focusing on developing integrated, coordinative skills and dynamics. Each class will be accompanied by live piano, developing musicality, and fostering a diverse vocabulary for dancing in the spirit of rigor, curiosity, and individual artistry. At least three years of advanced level ballet recommended.

Day/Time

Mondays 6-7:30pm

Note on Dates: Class will not be held on President's Day. Monday, February 19, or March 11 for Spring Recess. 

Relocation Note: Class will be relocated to either Farkas Hall 303, Farkas Hall stage, or Office for the Arts 74 Mt. Auburn Studio (all in Harvard Square) during the weeks of Saturday, March 23-Saturday, April 6. Reminders and confirmation of relocation will be sent to those registered. 

Location

  • In person: Studio 1, Harvard Dance Center, 66 Garden St., Cambridge, MA 
  • Virtual option available via zoom

Suggested Attire

Something comfortable to move in, e.g. dance/yoga/workout wear. Socks and or ballet shoes* recommended. 

What You'll Need For In Studio Participation

Face masks are optional. You're encouraged to bring your own water bottle. 

What You Will Need For Virtual Participation

A minimum, cleared space of 3'X3' of hard flooring. Yoga mat and/or towel for floor work. Carpet not recommended for standing barre work. In place of a ballet barre, you may use a chair, desk, the wall, or countertop to hold on to for balance.

See also: Dance, Co-curricular