Assessment of Progress:
Reflect on your progress in the course up to this point. How have your ballet skills developed since the beginning of the semester?
Identify specific improvements in your technique, such as posture, alignment, balance, or execution of complex movements.
Engagement and Participation:
Evaluate your level of engagement and participation in class. Have you been consistently focused, prepared, and actively involved in learning?
Discuss how you have approached practicing outside of class. What routines or strategies have you implemented to reinforce what you’ve learned?
Challenges and Areas for Improvement:
Identify the challenges you’ve encountered so far in the course. These could be technical difficulties, physical limitations, or mental barriers.
Discuss how you’ve attempted to overcome these challenges and what strategies have been effective or need adjustment.
Feedback and Application:
Reflect on any feedback you’ve received from your instructor or peers. How have you incorporated this feedback into your practice?
Discuss any adjustments you’ve made to your technique or mindset based on this feedback and the results you’ve observed.
Goals for the Remainder of the Course:
Based on your reflection, set specific goals for the second half of the semester.
Outline the steps you plan to take to achieve these goals, including any changes to your practice routine, focus areas in class, or mindset.
Midterm Reflection on Course Experience:
Reflect on your experience in the course so far. What aspects of the class have been most beneficial to your learning?
Consider how your understanding of ballet has evolved since the start of the course and what you’re looking forward to in the remaining weeks.
Submission:
Please submit your midterm reflective journal as a PDF. Your reflection should demonstrate a thoughtful analysis of your progress, challenges, and future goals as you continue in the Advanced Ballet course.