Beginner Ballet for Teens Self-Paced: Levels 1 & 2!
A lot of beginner level classes in Ballet are aimed toward the young child, and don't give opportunities for young pre-teenagers to begin. That ends today! Learn the basics of Ballet, in an age appropriate class.
meghan stefanik
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4.9
Number of reviews:(92)
What's included
10 pre-recorded lessons
10 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssessment
The learner is assessed every week by the teacher. With corrections, compliments and encouragement to challenge themselves.Class Experience
Beginner Level
Class Experience This is an Intro to Ballet class. The students will learn basic Ballet vocabulary and steps at their own pace. Interaction throughout the course: As this class is not a live class, students will be required to: -Submit a video of themself to me doing the exercises from the video via the Outschool classroom. This will be so I can give proper corrections and encouragement to improve each week. Each video recording on the Outschool Classroom will include the following: 1. We start at the Barre (At home a chair or something you can use to balance) - At the barre we learn the 5 ballet positions. -Tendu's and degages -Rond de Jambes - Frappes -Grand Battements -Stretch 2. The second half of class is focused on three parts -Adagio: Slow movements to build strength and presentation -Petit Allegro: Quick small jumps that focus on technique and endurance. -Across the Floor: Movements consisting of large jumps and turns. Students will learn the basic steps in the first few lessons. As time continues, we begin to build off those basics and continue to increase additional steps and more challenges to the choreography. I am a teacher that teaches strong technique, but I do it in a fun way. I find Ballet can be intimidating, especially if you're starting out as a teenager. I do my best to emphasize the importance of great technique, but I want the dancer to also find their own passion for dance, and to enjoy doing it!
Learning Goals
Students will learn the fundamentals of Ballet. This will include the 5 positions and the 8 directions of the body. It will also include the basic Ballet vocabulary that assists with balance and alignment. They will understand the importance of their core, as well as how to properly execute a port de bras. We are working towards being comfortable executing proper turns by the end of the sessions.
Syllabus
10 Lessons
over 10 WeeksLesson 1:
Ballet Positions & Vocabulary
Students will have a strong focus on learning the proper foot positions of First-Fifth position.
Vocabulary will be introduced, with strong emphasis on Barre work vocabulary.
Barre will be longer this week to take the time to learn about each exercise and position.
Class will end with an across the floor exercise. Lesson 2:
Body Alignment
Class will begin with similar barre exercises. We will talk a lot about how to hold one’s body while dancing and understanding how to use certain muscles for execution.
The center exercises will focus on adagio exercises. This helps increase strength and performance quality. Lesson 3:
Introduction of Petit Allegro
Barre Work continues with increased vocabulary.
Center combination introduces small jumps in center. Lesson 4:
Introduction of Turns
The beginning of class begins with a complete barre. An increase of balancing exercises will be introduced.
Turns and the proper execution are introduced with further traveling steps across the floor. Other Details
Learning Needs
All students are welcome. Modifications and extra material can be made available to be a class for all.
Parental Guidance
Occasionally injuries do occur when dancing. They are rare, but can happen when participating in physical activity. I carefully guide, assist, coach and watch during the activity to help prevent any injury.
Supply List
If you have a ballet barre, or chair to use for support during the first half of the lesson.
Joined August, 2020
4.9
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of New Hampshire
I currently hold my Bachelor of Arts degree in dance from the University of New Hampshire, 2009.
I have been teaching for 17 years. Inside studio settings, and within schools. I currently own my own dance studio, and have experience teaching at both the recreational levels and competitive levels. I have taught in the United States, and also have began programs abroad. I have been dancing for 30 years, and absolutely love it! Reviews
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