Beginning Pointe Ballet
This is an on going class that will meet once a week. Dancers must be recommended for pointe by their previous instructor. Students will utilize previously learned ballet technique while working in pointe shoes.
Kulani
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(73)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
This 45-minute class is intended for those dancers who have shown adequate physical strength, accurate technique, and necessary mental awareness to go en pointe. Dancers must be recommended for pointe by their previous instructor. Students will utilize previously learned ballet technique while working in pointe shoes. This class focuses on foot/ankle strengthening exercises,and strong ballet terminology for better memorization. Students will learn and practice pointe at the barre with heavy emphasis on correct foot and body alignment. A slow and careful approach is used to ensure a safe and solid foundation en pointe. This class is intended for dancers who are new to pointe as well as dancers in their first or second year en pointe. We will start by working on barre executing multiple barre exercises then moving to technique at barre. We then will move to center exercises and technique. We will work on, strengthening,flexibility and the complexity of ballet en pointe. At the end of class I give individual corrections to practice and an open discussion of any questions that learners may have. My teaching style is fun!, classically professional,precise to detail and strict . Learners get my full attention with discussion, individually correcting and helping each learner carefully. Before we get started I do ask for my learners to set up their device where I can see a full view of the body so I can make proper corrections for technique throughout the class. I also ask before you start your setup to please move any obstacles or objects out of the way for safety concerns. After that you are all set to dance!
Learning Goals
Students will develop proper feet and ankle strength, muscle tone, grace and technique of classical ballet en beginning pointe.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
You do not need a professional dance studio or alot of space for this class and exercises. I will video and teach from my front room with safe flooring or in my office room with carpet and my ballet barre. This will allow us to use what space we have in the most safe way possible for our technique.
Supply List
Ballet Barre Highly preferred but a steady chair, desk or couch to hold on to for barre is perfectly fine!. Safe floor for turning hard wood etc if not a practice portable turn floor will help. If your floor at your house is safe enough to practice turns then you should be fine. Ballet attire, ballet pointe shoes, any color leotard, pink tights, tan or yoga/workout pants is fine, ballet warm up skirt is fine as well, please wear hair in bun and away from the face. Ballet barres are on ebay and amazon price ranges from $60-100 if interested, portable turn floors range from $100-$400 if you get a large one but a normal size should be fine.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Students need an open and safe workout space free from any obstacles , furniture etc. Ballet pointe shoes are required for this class, a water bottle, and the proper ballet attire. Ms Kulani is a professional dancer/choreographer who is classically trained since the age of 3. The goal of my classes is to prevent injuries, so I please ask students to be supervised if needed so he/she can prevent injuries and be as safe as possible.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 13 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
1-6 learners per class
