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Basic Ballet for Ages 6-9 (Ongoing)

In this ongoing course students will learn the basics of ballet, building upon and growing their technique with each class.
Kimmary MacLean BA, BS, FCCA
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What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

In this course learners will learn basic ballet technique. We will first introduce ourselves, which will be followed by some stretching. We will then start to learn the basics of ballet. The basics will include position of the feet, positions of the arms, movements in dance (to include, plie, tendue, retire, grand battement, saute, and so much more. Each class will build upon the prior class at a pace suitable to the students in the class, beginning students will easily be able to join in due to the repetitive nature of ballet. 

Now in my 25th year of teaching ballet at National Ballet Institute for the Arts, and holding my Maestro Enrico Cecchetti Advanced Teaching Certificate from the Cecchetti Council of America, I will be teaching in line with the Cecchetti Method of Ballet. I will demonstrate for my learners and will then watch my dancers as they dance, so that I may ensure that they have the proper alignment and are developing the proper technique to stay safe and grow strong. 

I will on occasion ask questions, but for the most part it is best if the learners are muted so that we can all hear the music, as we dance. 

No prior experience or knowledge is needed. Students may join at any time!

We will not have class September 5th, 2022

Other Details

Supply List
No materials are required for this class, however proper dance wear will allow better movement for the student and will enable the teacher to better see the students alignment. Proper alignment helps to keep the student safe. Hair should be neatly out of the face. A neat appearance helps to the student to focus.

Girls- leotard, tights, ballet shoes (pink), hair in a bun
Boys t-shirt, biking shorts (or similar fitted sports pants), ballet shoes (black), hair out of the face.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I teach art and ballet classes. My background includes Bachelor Degrees in Art Studio and Accounting, as well as Advanced teaching certification in the Cecchetti Method of ballet through the Cecchetti Council of America. My official accreditation with the CCA if Fellow of the Cecchetti Council of America (FCCA)

I have taught, and continue to teach, ballet at National Ballet Institute for the Arts since 1996. At NBIA I have taught children as young as 3 all the way through adults. I have presented both children and teacher's for their Cecchetti ballet certifications. While teaching at NBIA I have guest taught at many studios throughout Maryland and Virginia and continue to teach at the local community center one day a week. 

At National Ballet Institute for the Arts my studies included ballet, modern dance, Ukranian dance, Scottish Highland dance, and other forms of character dance. My performance experience includes The Nutcracker, Giselle, Coppelia, The Tales of Beatrix Potter and more!

Additionally, I have been a professional artist since 1999, selling art locally and online. This has led to multiple teaching and exhibition opportunities. Teaching experience has included after school arts programs at the local elementary school, art programs at The Creative and Performing Arts of South County, and independent pop up classes.

Currently, I am LOVING teaching my students on Outschool! 

Off of Outschool I am a founding member of The Creative and Performing Arts of South County, an arts center in Maryland and a board member of the Cecchetti Institute (a historical institute for preserving the work of Enrico Cecchetti). I am also a homeschooling mom, finishing up our 9th year!

I believe that learning is fun, the more you learn the more exciting life becomes!

If you do not see a class that works at a time for you, make a request! I cannot promise that I can fulfill the request, but I will do my very best!

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$15

weekly
1x per week
55 min

Completed by 90 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
2-9 learners per class

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