Arts
Beginning Ballet
In this ongoing class, students are introduced to the concepts of classical Ballet in a fun, educational, and active setting.
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6-9
year old learners
4-8
learners per class
$12
Charged weekly
Meets 1x per week
Runs week after week
60 minutes per class
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Description
Class Experience
Over the course of this dance class, students will be introduced to Ballet technique in a fun, interactive, and educational environment through online learning. Together we will learn and grow in classical movement and methodology, and French terminology. At the beginning of each class we will learn/review the positions of the head, feet, and arms. Then we will cover basic barre work together, including plie, tendu, jete, and rond de jambe. Once the student has accomplished these steps, we...
In this class, beginning dancers will grow in the following areas: memory, technique, and terminology. They will learn the importance of placement, strength, and repetition in their movement, as well as developing artistry and confidence from week to week.
No homework will be assigned for this class, however it is recommended to stay active and practice any terminology and movement learned in our time together for further advancement.
Materials: - Comfortable clothes you can move and stretch in - Socks or ballet slippers - A chair, counter, or sturdy surface to hold on to for barre work, about waist height - An open space to dance in safely, at least a 4 ft by 4 ft square - Water bottle - Notebook and pen
If the student desires further assessment outside of class time, please direct any questions to me following class.
1 hour per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
Please contact me in advance if you have any health or safety concerns for your learner. In this class we will move at a moderate pace together, monitoring our physical activity safely.
Teacher
Ms. Emily Professional Ballet Dancer, Dance Teacher, and Mentor
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Lives in the
United States191 total reviews
133 completed classes
About Me
Hello! My name is Ms. Emily and I live in the Chicago area dancing, performing, and teaching ballet professionally. I began teaching a variety of dance classes for youth ages 3-22 over twelve years ago. From Pre-Ballet to Pre-Professional, I’ve...