1000 Level Performance Course Descriptions

PERF 1000
Hatha Yoga I
This course focuses on hatha yoga, the branch of yoga which works the body and its energies, the breath, and the mind. It consists of classical and contemporary yoga postures, breath awareness exercises, concentration techniques, systematic deep relaxation, and meditation. The history, philosophy, and different methods of yoga are introduced.

PERF 1001
T’ai Chi I
This course introduces students to t’ai chi, an ancient Chinese exercise that teaches self-discipline, body-mind coordination, and respect for one’s internal rhythms through the use of sustained movements to gain an increased awareness of the nature of physical and mental expressions.

PERF 1002
Ballet I
This basic-level practical study of classical ballet is rooted in the Cecchetti method and is intended primarily as a point of departure for students of other art forms.