$10
weeklyor $60 for 6 classes
Intro to Ballet
Ages 9-14
Live Group Class
New on Outschool
Live video meetings
1x per week, 6 weeks
4-9 learners per class
35 min
What's included
6 live meetings
3 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. includedAssessment
1 after class completionClass Experience
Beginner Level
This class is the perfect introduction to the world of ballet! It is never too late to begin dancing! Our 6-week introductory ballet class is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of ballet. Each class will feature a combination of classical warm-up exercises, barre work, stretches, and choreography that will progress over the course. Students will learn the five basic positions of ballet, proper posture and alignment, practice basic turns, leaps, and other steps, and gain an understanding of the rich history of ballet through discussion of iconic ballets and figures in the ballet world.
Learning Goals
The five basic positions of balletEssential terminology used in every ballet classSyllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Barre Basics
This week we will cover the first 2 positions as the most basic steps performed at the barre. We will briefly discuss the origins and language of ballet.
1st - Warm-up
2nd - Stretch
3rd - Barre
*Terms to cover: Plié, tendu, port de bras
4th - Creative movement/self-expression
5th - Reverence and cool-down 35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Grace and fluidity
Our focus this week is on the grace and fluidity of movement in ballet! While technique is crucial, the passion in your dancing is even more important! Ballet is all about making difficult steps look easy and floaty, and communicating with your audience.
1st - Warm-up
2nd - Stretch
3rd - Barre
*Terms to cover: Relevé, Épaulement, Bourrée
4th - Creative movement/self-expression
5th - Reverence and cool-down 35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Strength
Our focus this week is on STRENGTH. Ballet requires an incredible amount of strength! Weight training and bodyweight exercises combined with barre work can help improve the quality of your jumps.
1st - Warm-up
2nd - Stretch
3rd - Barre and introduction to grand allegro
*Terms to cover: Jeté, grand battement, sauté
4th - Creative movement/self-expression
5th - Reverence and cool-down 35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Lines
Our focus this week is on LINES. You may have heard people talk about a dancer’s lines. This refers to the shapes the dancer creates with their body - particularly the legs, arms, and neck/head.
1st - Warm-up
2nd - Stretch
3rd - Barre
*Terms to cover: Passé/Retiré, Rond de jambe, Attitude
*Positions to cover: Third, fourth, and fifth positions
4th - Creative movement/self-expression
5th - Reverence and cool-down 35 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Dancers will need an open workout space and a water bottle nearby. Footwear is not necessary - soft-sole ballet slippers can be worn, but the class can be done barefoot as well. Parents should always supervise their dancers as injuries can occur. We will warm up and stretch briefly during class, but stretching beforehand is recommended.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The Royal Ballet - https://www.rbo.org.uk/about/the-royal-ballet
Svetlana Zakharova biography - https://svetlana-zakharova.com/en/biography/
Misty Copeland - https://mistycopeland.com
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have taught ballet for 3 years, and have taught musical theatre for 5 years. I have several years of experience choreographing ballet, lyrical, contemporary, and ballroom performances for children ages 2-18. I have taken ballet classes from age 3 to the present; and have taken years of ballroom, modern, lyrical, and swing dance during that time as well. I am passionate about dance and introducing it to the next generation! Reviews
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