Fall Core / 4 credits
Foundations of Form
Introduces posture, gait, stance, and lower-body mechanics as academic subjects. Students learn how presence is trained through repeated movement, observation, and written reflection.

Syllabus
- Academy motto, stance, and institutional language
- Walking analysis and posture journals
- Lower-body anatomy for non-specialists
- Uniform, proportion, and public presentation
- House stair walk practicum
- Final presence portfolio
Assessment
30% movement journal, 25% seminar participation, 20% practicum check, 25% final portfolio.