Fall 2026

Ballet Technique I

Ballet Technique I introduces basic ballet skills, terminology, and fundamental movements like barre work and allegro.

offering recorded1–2 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Liz Sexe3.6/5Anna Rogovoy

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The course has a moderate difficulty level, rated as a 3 out of 5 by the reviewer.

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Raw average: 3.25/5 from 4 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

For this course: 5.0/5 raw quality · 3.0/5 difficulty · 1 reviews

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Liz Sexe is described as kind and caring, with strong ability to explain ballet steps and their importance. Reviewers appreciate her clear instruction and supportive demeanor in the classroom.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.91 GPA, 91.3% A/AB (n=23 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

ANNA ROGOVOY is recorded teaching in Fall 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Fall 2026

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LAB 001Classroom Instruction15 / 00
LAB 002Classroom Instruction12 / 01

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Student experience

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Liz Sexe is a kind instructor who clearly cares about students and excels at explaining ballet steps and their importance.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.92 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=12 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.98 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=27 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

The course has a moderate difficulty level, rated as a 3 out of 5 by the reviewer.

Students appreciate the instructor's kindness and the clear explanations of why each exercise is important.

Topics

  • Barre work and center work
  • Jumps and leaps (allegro)
  • Dance form and aesthetics

Skills

  • Basic dance skills and terminology
  • Fundamental ballet movements and exercises
  • Dance form and kinesthetic awareness

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DANCE 125 · Fall 2026

Ballet Technique I

Recorded 2026-09-07
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