*Ballet II (Beginner-Intermediate Ballet) Students must have a water bottle or full glass of water nearby during class to stay hydrated*
Materials:
-Chair with a back or portable ballet barre (to hold lightly for balance)

Optional Attire: 
-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 

If your child does not have the materials or proper attire, don't worry! Accomodations will be made to help your child participate in ballet class fully. 

Be sure that beginner-intermediate ballet students are head-to-toes on camera when standing. Students should have water, room to move, comfortable clothing, and appropriate footwear. Ballet students can wear ballet slippers, sneakers, socks, or bare feet. 

Parents may want to remain close by during ballet class to encourage attention and help with any technology issues that might arise. 

If any technological issues arise during class (ex: teacher is inaudible), parents can send me a message in the chat on Zoom and I will do my best to resolve the issue. 

This beginner-intermediate ballet class is great for students who are neurotypical, neurodiverse, have Autism, ADHD, speech impairments, dyslexia, Down Syndrome, and many other disability classifications. 

If a family has any special needs, comments, or concerns before or after class they can feel free to send me a private message on Outschool and I will do my best to accommodate to your satisfaction within 48 hours. 

If this class is too challenging after the first session, your child is welcome to continue if they feel comfortable or they can try out my Ballet I class (Beginner Ballet) for a few sessions to gain skills and confidence. Beginner Ballet: https://outschool.com/classes/70b4e77c-0ce1-4c84-a29a-70d5674dd175?sectionUid=3f7694c1-a037-4339-b8c8-0b99f8e9179f

If class feels too simple for your child, they can try my Ballet III class (Intermediate Ballet). Intermediate Ballet: https://outschool.com/classes/b155499f-c199-40de-b74d-f45591106a59?sectionUid=38711d86-dca0-4edb-ba44-2517ff4b1c34

Some students take this class for a few years before "moving up" to the next level, other students are ready after a couple of months--each child is different. Feel free to send me a private message to ask about your child's progress in class or you can evaluate by asking yourself these questions:
-Is my child having fun in class?
-Does my child have the names of most of the basic steps memorized? Ex: Plié, tendu, echappé, passé, pas de bourré, pas de chat, balancé, etc.
-Does my child follow along during class with little or no prompting?
-Does my child stand with tall posture (shoulders down, hips forward) during the majority of class?
-Is my child able to take feedback and apply it to their dancing? Ex: If the teacher says "flag your feet" or "turn out your legs"
-Can my child balance on relevé (tippy toes) for 20-30 seconds at a time and on one foot for 20-30 seconds at a time?
-Can my child coordinate some of the more complicated steps? Ex: ballet walks, pas de bourré, pas de chat, etc.
-Does my child have these basic positions memorized: first, second, third, fourth? 
-Would my child be able to maintain focus for a longer class? 

Next class: Ballet III (Intermediate Ballet): https://outschool.com/classes/b155499f-c199-40de-b74d-f45591106a59?sectionUid=38711d86-dca0-4edb-ba44-2517ff4b1c34