Christmas Ballet Dance - Let It Snow

This class is an introduction to ballet terminology, choreography, creative movement and guided improvisation! As we begin choreography in the first class, students will learn beginner ballet terms, their meaning, how they are presented and performed.

Class Flow
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1.Barre (use chair, wall, shelf) warmup
2. Ballet dance choreography

Some of the ballet Terminology:
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1. Ronde jambe
2. Arabesque
3. Passe
4. Tendu
5. Plie

Dance Combination Moves:
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This portion of the class combines the terminology and the dance moves to create dance sentences. Repetition of the dance moves will help exercise to help their memorization (muscle memory); the major key to developing a dance. We will practice each term 2 to 3 times. (more if necessary).

Guided Improvisation & Creative Movement
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Students will be asked to explore! They will be guided through movements such as "move your arms like an angel" or asked to "make their fingers move as if they were snow falling from the sky". This is the section that opens their minds and encourages them to do a little bit of their own choreography. 

Performance
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Students will get to share their creative movements and then "perform" together as one. (if they are comfortable)

There are no materials required for this class.

There is no time set aside for questions or comments, however, they are encouraged to speak up and are welcome to express their thoughts and ideas during class. Students do not need to have any previous experiences or knowledge as the class structure is the perfect introduction to ballet and celebrating Christmas the "dancey" way!