The performing and fine arts department offers multiple levels of both jazz dance and ballet that are open to students regardless of major or previous experience!
All dance classes meet twice a week, for 2 credits. Classes at the 300 and 400 levels are acceptable as upper-division electives.
A jazz dance technique class. Emphasis in learning proper body alignment and the value of body conditioning. Class includes warm-up and jazz combinations of movement.
Dance technique class. Emphasis on jazz and modern dance. Class includes warm-up, strengthening and stretching exercises, and combinations of movement and fundamental steps to music.
An exploration of various dance styles.
Beginning instruction in classical ballet includes barre and center exercises designed to develop coordination, balance, and strength for dance and fitness.
Continuation of Ballet I.
This class is designed for the student who has had some previous ballet training/experience. Work at the barre as well as center floor will be included. Level III builds upon what was covered in Level I and Level II and is geared for the student with intermediate ballet skills.
University of Portland
5000 N. Willamette Blvd.,
Portland, Oregon 97203-5798
503.943.8000
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