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31 courses with the subject DPB, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

DPB 1010Ballet Technique I1.5

The fall semester of a year-long technique class that provides intermediate-level training for students in Level I ballet technique. Emphasis is placed on correct body alignment, awareness of musical phrasing and performance, knowledge of classical ballet vocabulary, and understanding of training principles. Placement audition required; placement by faculty.

Subject
DPB
Credits (min)
1.5
Credits (max)
1.5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
DPB 1020Ballet Technique I1.5

The spring semester of a year-long technique class that provides intermediate-level training for students in Level I ballet technique. Emphasis is placed on correct body alignment, awareness of musical phrasing and performance, knowledge of classical ballet vocabulary, and understanding of training principles. Placement audition required; placement by faculty. PREREQ: DPB1010

Subject
DPB
Credits (min)
1.5
Credits (max)
1.5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
DPB 1060Introduction to Ballet1.5

Classical ballet course designed especially for students in all disciplines.

Subject
DPB
Credits (min)
1.5
Credits (max)
1.5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
DPB 1300Special Ballet/Partnering: First Year1

A classical ballet technique class for the freshman dance major. The art of classical ballet partnering is studied and practiced to increase each dancer’s knowledge of the skills required to perform pas de deux. Focuses on reinforcing the basics of classical partnering (adagio, pirouettes, lifts, and grand allegro) and partnerships. Segments of choreography of classical pas de deux. from the repertoire are taught.

Subject
DPB
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
DPB 1301Special Ballet/Partnering: First Year1

A classical ballet technique class for the freshman dance major. The art of classical ballet partnering is studied and practiced to increase each dancer’s knowledge of the skills required to perform pas de deux. Focuses on reinforcing the basics of classical partnering (adagio, pirouettes, lifts, and grand allegro) and partnerships. Segments of choreography of classical pas de deux from the repertoire are taught.

Subject
DPB
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
DPB 1550Advanced Pointe I

Provides intermediate and advanced-level training in ballet technique, with additional emphasis on pointe work. Emphasis is placed on correct body alignment, awareness of musical phrasing and performance, knowledge of classical ballet vocabulary, and understanding of training principles. A regular class session consists of barre, adagio, center practice, a traveling or waltz combination, petit allegro, and grand allegro. Credits: .5

Subject
DPB
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
DPB 1600
Subject
DPB
Type
alias
Source
www.purchase.edu
DPB 1650Men’s Class

A ballet class focusing on pirouettes, jumps, tour en l’air, petit allegro, grand allegro, virtuoso steps, and the musical quality of male variations in dance. Credits: .5

Subject
DPB
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
DPB 1665Men’s Class/Variation1

The spring semester of a year-long class focusing on pirouettes, jumps, tour en l’air, petit allegro, grand allegro, virtuoso steps, and the musical quality of male variations in dance. The art of classical ballet partnering is studied and practiced to increase each dancer’s knowledge of the skills required to perform pas de deux. Focuses on reinforcing the basics of classical partnering (adagio, pirouettes, lifts, and grand allegro) and partnerships. Segments of choreography of classical pas de deux from the repertoire are taught.

Subject
DPB
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
DPB 1671Men’s Class/Partnering: First Year1

The spring semester of a year-long class focusing on pirouettes, jumps, tour en l’air, petit allegro, grand allegro, virtuoso steps, and the musical quality of male variations in dance. The art of classical ballet partnering is studied and practiced to increase each dancer’s knowledge of the skills required to perform pas de deux. Focuses on reinforcing the basics of classical partnering (adagio, pirouettes, lifts, and grand allegro) and partnerships. Segments of choreography of classical pa

Subject
DPB
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
DPB 1800Special Ballet Technique: First Year1

Classical ballet technique class for freshman dance majors.

Subject
DPB
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
DPB 1820Special Ballet Technique: First Year1

Classical ballet technique class for freshman dance majors.

Subject
DPB
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
DPB 2010Ballet Technique II1.5

A year-long technique class that provides advanced-level training for students in Level II ballet technique. Emphasis is placed on correct body alignment, awareness of musical phrasing and performance, knowledge of classical ballet vocabulary, and understanding of training principles. Placement audition required; placement by faculty. PREREQ: DPB1020

Subject
DPB
Credits (min)
1.5
Credits (max)
1.5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
DPB 2020Ballet Technique II1.5

A year-long technique class that provides advanced-level training for students in Level II ballet technique. Emphasis is placed on correct body alignment, awareness of musical phrasing and performance, knowledge of classical ballet vocabulary, and understanding of training principles. Placement audition required; placement by faculty. PREREQ: DPB2010

Subject
DPB
Credits (min)
1.5
Credits (max)
1.5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
DPB 3010Ballet Technique III1.5

A year-long technique class that provides advanced/professional level training for students in Level III ballet technique. Emphasis is placed on correct body alignment, awareness of musical phrasing and performance, knowledge of classical ballet vocabulary, and understanding of training principles. Placement audition required, placement by faculty. PREREQ: DPB2020

Subject
DPB
Credits (min)
1.5
Credits (max)
1.5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
DPB 3020Ballet Technique III1.5

A year-long technique class that provides advanced/professional level training for students in Level III ballet technique. Emphasis is placed on correct body alignment, awareness of musical phrasing and performance, knowledge of classical ballet vocabulary, and understanding of training principles. Placement audition required, placement by faculty. PREREQ: DPB3010

Subject
DPB
Credits (min)
1.5
Credits (max)
1.5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
DPB 3031Men’s Class/Partnering1

The spring semester of a year-long class focusing on pirouettes, jumps, tour en l’air, petit allegro, grand allegro, virtuoso steps, and the musical quality of male variations in dance. The art of classical ballet partnering is studied and practiced to increase each dancer’s knowledge of the skills required to perform pas de deux. Focuses on reinforcing the basics of classical partnering (adagio, pirouettes, lifts, and grand allegro) and partnerships. Segments of choreography of classical pa

Subject
DPB
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
DPB 3055Purchase Dance Company2

Students participate in the process of rehearsing a ballet work to be performed at the Performing Arts Center, on tour, or in the Dance Theatre Lab. In a practical application of technique, students are required to analyze movement vocabulary and adapt general principles to specific movement challenges. They also engage in various professional models of creating, rehearsing, and performing: learning material taught by the choreographer, altering or inflecting material as directed, and respon

Subject
DPB
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
DPB 3130Ballet Technique/Ballet Concentration1.5

A year-long technique class that provides advanced/professional level Ballet training for students in the Conservatory of Dance’s Ballet Concentration. Emphasis is placed on correct body alignment, awareness of musical phrasing and performance, knowledge of classical ballet vocabulary, and understanding of training principles.

Subject
DPB
Credits (min)
1.5
Credits (max)
1.5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
DPB 3530
Subject
DPB
Type
alias
Source
www.purchase.edu
DPB 3540Ballet Technique: Advanced Pointe II/Variation1

A continuation of DPB 3530 and 3535. Audition required. PREREQ: DPB3535

Subject
DPB
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
DPB 3545Ballet Technique: Advanced Pointe II/Variation1

A continuation of DPB 3530 and 3535. Audition required. PREREQ: DPB3535 Or DPB3540

Subject
DPB
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
DPB 3550Advanced Pointe II

Provides intermediate and advanced-level training in ballet technique, with additional emphasis on pointe work. Emphasis is placed on correct body alignment, awareness of musical phrasing and performance, knowledge of classical ballet vocabulary, and understanding of training principles. A regular class session consists of barre, adagio, center practice, a traveling or waltz combination, petit allegro, and grand allegro. Credits: .5

Subject
DPB
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
DPB 3570Special Ballet/Partnering1

A classical ballet technique class for sophomore, junior, and senior dance majors. The art of classical ballet partnering is studied and practiced to increase each dancer’s knowledge of the skills required to perform pas de deux. Focuses on reinforcing the basics of classical partnering (adagio, pirouettes, lifts, and grand allegro) and partnerships. Segments of choreography of classical pas de deux from the repertoire are taught.

Subject
DPB
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
DPB 3571Special Ballet/Partnering1

A classical ballet technique class for sophomore, junior, and senior dance majors. The art of classical ballet partnering is studied and practiced to increase each dancer’s knowledge of the skills required to perform pas de deux. Focuses on reinforcing the basics of classical partnering (adagio, pirouettes, lifts, and grand allegro) and partnerships. Segments of choreography of classical pas de deux from the repertoire are taught.

Subject
DPB
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
DPB 3800Special Ballet Technique1

Classical ballet technique class.

Subject
DPB
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
DPB 3820Special Ballet Technique1

Classical ballet technique class.

Subject
DPB
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
DPB 3840Ballet Technique/Ballet Concentration3

A year-long technique class that provides advanced/professional level Ballet training for students in the Conservatory of Dance’s Ballet Concentration. Emphasis is placed on correct body alignment, awareness of musical phrasing and performance, knowledge of classical ballet vocabulary, and understanding of training principles.

Subject
DPB
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
DPB 4010Ballet Technique IV1.5

A year-long technique class. Placement audition required, placement by faculty. PREREQ: DPB3020

Subject
DPB
Credits (min)
1.5
Credits (max)
1.5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
DPB 4020Ballet Technique IV1.5

A year-long technique class. Placement audition required, placement by faculty. PREREQ: DPB4010

Subject
DPB
Credits (min)
1.5
Credits (max)
1.5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
DPB3535
Subject
DPB
Type
alias
Source
www.purchase.edu

Source: SUNY at Purchase College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61