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The aim is: First, to improve
the standing position and bodily
carriage; second, to increase the
elasticity in all parts of the body
and educate them to correct and
finished execution of all movements
-- in short, to give the individual
control of himself in motion; third,
to produce the hygienic effects of
vigorous exercise; fourth, the
cultivation of complex co-ordination
that makes for grace, ease, and
rhythm in bodily motion.
The course is carefully chosen, not
only to make for health and grace,
but also to do away with
self-consciousness which so
frequently hampers the pupil's work
in Expression.
Special exercises to develop poise
and ease and grace of manner are
given.
Suggestions are constantly made as
to why certain exercises are good
for certain defects, and as to what
we expect to accomplish by them .
That is, the science of physical
education is treated incidentally
during the practice of the art.
Special emphasis is laid on Normal
work and that those desirous of
teaching the art may be prepared to
do so. A number of the
graduates of the school are teaching
Physical Training in conjunction
with Expression with great success.
Seniors will be given frequent
opportunity to direct the class
under the supervision and criticism
of the director of the department.
The gymnastic dress consists of
blouse and bloomers -- blue serge
preferred -- and ballet slippers.
Description of the dances taught may
be purchased at the school. |
