Spring 2027

Ballet Technique II

Ballet Technique II emphasizes basic skills such as barrework, center work, allegro, adagio, and demi-pointe, with focus on form, kinesthetic principles, and aesthetic values.

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Summary

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Past student reviews · Marlene Skog

The course was perceived as overly tough, with one student feeling that physical attributes heavily influenced the potential to earn high grades despite program acceptance.

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Prerequisites

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DANCE 225 used by

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Professors

Spring 2027

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Historical instructors & teaching patterns

MARLENE SKOG is recorded teaching in Fall 2006, Fall 2007, Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2015, Fall 2018, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Calendar & sections

Spring 2027

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Student experience

the class

Past student reviews · Marlene Skog

This rigorous ballet class demands intense physical effort and prioritizes technical clarity over pure enjoyment, leading to significant skill improvement for dedicated students.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.92 GPA, 98.0% A/AB (n=51 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.88 GPA, 91.7% A/AB (n=24 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.98 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=41 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Past student reviews · Marlene Skog

The course was perceived as overly tough, with one student feeling that physical attributes heavily influenced the potential to earn high grades despite program acceptance.

Past student reviews · Marlene Skog

While the instructor was difficult to read, actively participating and asking questions demonstrated the right spirit, which helped secure good grades and substantial personal growth.

Topics

  • Barrework, center work, petit and grand allegro, adagio, and demi-pointe.
  • Form, kinesthetic principles, and aesthetic values.

Skills

  • Basic ballet skills including barrework, center work, petit and grand allegro, adagio, and demi-pointe.
  • Attention to form, kinesthetic principles, and aesthetic values in movement.

Grades

Latest available · Fall 2025— not enough history to project Spring 2027.

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Sources & history

UW–Madison

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