*Please read the entire class description for Ballet 1.5 (Beginner-Intermediate Ballet) before enrolling. This is a weekly ongoing subscription class, if you wish to try one ballet class only you can sign up and unsubscribe imediately following the class.* 

Looking for an online ballet class for your child who has advanced beyond introductory level class, but isn't quite ready for intermediate? Welcome to Ballet 1.5 (beginner-intermediate ballet)! 

This dance class is for children who love ballet and feel that they have moved beyond introduction-level ballet classes and are ready to take dance a bit more seriously (but don't worry, we will still have lots of fun!). In this class we will focus on proper ballet technique, ballet terminology, strengthening our muscles, and increasing flexibility. Each week we will practice a variety of ballet steps, some basic and some more complex based on the the group. Students are welcome to take this class in conjunction with my Beginner Ballet Class or my Intermediate Ballet Class or as a stand-alone weekly class. 

Worried that this ballet class isn't a good fit for your ballet dancer? Don't be--try it out! We've had students from all stages of ballet give class a try. 

Students will be introduced to ballet movements, steps, and combinations and will receive feedback/guidance for improvement. We mainly use the Vaganova style of ballet in class, but will occassionally reference the Cecchetti ballet style. We will use music from various classical ballets including "The Nutcracker", "Swan Lake", "The Sleeping Beauty", "Giselle", "Peter and the Wolf", "Coppélia", "Carnival of the Animals", "Romeo and Juliet", "Don Quixote", "Cinderella", and more! 

Class structure:
(5 minutes) Question of the Day: Each child will have the opportunity to answer a fun question
(5 minutes) Ballet stretches
(15 minutes) Combinations/Barre (a portable ballet barre is required, please check the "class materials" section)
(5 minutes) Ballet Game: Ballet Simon Says, Ballet Freeze Dance, etc. 
(10 minutes) Center work/steps "across the floor" (ex: balancé, turns, bourres, etc.)
(5 minutes) Closing Question, "What was your favorite part of today's class?"

Materials:
For Beginner-Intermediate Ballet, students will need a portable ballet barre OR a homemade version. The barre cannot be attached to the wall (for our purposes). I will share links and photos below in the materials section. 

Optional Attire for beginner-intermediate ballet:
-Ballet Leotard and tights or a well-fitting t-shirt with leggings, shorts, or well-fitting sweatpants 
-Long hair pulled back into a bun 
-Well-fitting ballet slippers 

Classroom Page: I reccomend looking at the post on the classroom page 5-10 minutes before the start of class. I will post the "question of the day" before each class and your child can prepare their answer before joining to relieve any anxiety. Always take a peek at the classroom page a few minutes after class, as well. I often post tips, ballet videos, links to music used in class, and optional ballet "homework". 

For your child to be ready for this Ballet 1.5 (beginner-intermediate ballet) class they should be familiar with and able to demonstrate several to most of the following:
-plié
-tendu
-first and second position with feet
-preparation (en bas), first, second, and fifth position with arms
-relevé
-bourrée
-passé 
-pas de bourrée
-proper ballet posture with minimal guidance
-proper ballet technique including pointing toes
-proper ballet class etiquette