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Anatomy for Dancers FLEX

Completed by 3 learners
Ages 13-18
Live Group Class
In this 5-week course, dancers will learn about the muscles anatomical structure that control ballet technique!
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(19 reviews)

No live video meetings
5 weeks
3-18 learners per class

What's included

Class Experience

US Grade 8 - 11
In this course, young ballet dancers will explore ballet technique through anatomical concepts. We will discuss bones, muscles and anatomical systems from a ballet perspective! This is a motion based class and dancers should be prepared to move while watching lectures (comfortable clothes and at least 6 square feet of space). Dancer should have at least an introductory understanding of ballet technique. Classes and topics cover beginner technique to advanced technique. Students should wear appropriate dance shoes. Each week, 2 videos will be posted. Students should follow along with these videos and participate in discussion threads. 

Week 1:
Class 1: Speaking Ballet Anatomy- Directions and planes 
Students will learn how anatomical directional terms correspond to ballet positions.  
Class 2: Speaking Ballet anatomy- Motions 
Students will learn how anatomical movements correspond to ballet movements and steps. 

Week 2:
Class 1: Joints of the body and ballet positions
Students will learn what joints form traditional ballet positions. 
Class 2: Turn-out and Pelvic anatomy 
Students will learn how the hip and pelvic joints work together to create turn-out. 

Week 3:
Class 1: Ballet alignment and core muscles 
Students will learn which abdominal muscles are responsible for proper ballet alignment. 
Class 2: Lower limb anatomy- Feet 
Students will learn how the bones in their feet move to create a pointed foot.

Week 4: 
Class 1: Lower Limb anatomy- Jumps and Power 
Students will learn how muscles of the leg contribute to height and speed of jumps (petite and grande allegro). 
Class 2: Upper Limb anatomy- Port De Bras 
Students will learn how arm anatomy contributes to port de bras positioning. 

Week 5:
Class 1: Muscles for Turning
Students will learn which muscles maximize turning efficiency.  
Class 2: Stamina and Endurance 
Students will learn about the cardiovascular system.

Learning Goals

Students will understand the anatomy of dancing.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
This class involves physical movement. If your learner requires accommodations, please reach out to me prior to the start of the course. This course is able to be adapted to include all dancers.
Supply List
- clothes appropriate for moving
- 6 square feet of space or more 
- ballet shoes preferred
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Class terminology is based off of traditional Vaganova Ballet technique.

Meet the teacher

Joined December, 2021
4.8
19reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been a dancer for 18 years and hold a minor in ballet pedagogy and a minor in modern dance performance. 

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