Nutcracker Ballet for Preschoolers (One Time Class)

In this one time ballet class, students will dance to Nutcracker music and learn basic ballet steps through several follow along ballet combinations. Students will play fun dance games and learn about the story of the Nutcracker. Students will also be able to discuss if they have a favorite dance from the Nutcracker or if they have ever seen the Nutcracker Ballet before.
This class is for students at any ballet level- no prior dance/ballet experience is required. This is a fun introductory course to ballet and the Nutcracker!

What is taught:
Students will learn the following steps through a series of follow along dance combinations:
-Ballet Stretch/Pointe and Flex Feet
-Plie
-Tendu
-Degage
-Soutenue
-March
-Sways

Class Structure:
-Introductions: (5 minutes) students will introduce themselves and can share with the class if they have ever seen the Nutcracker Ballet before. I will introduce myself and will introduce a little about the Nutcracker story
-Ballet Class: (20 minutes) students will dance ballet by completing several follow along ballet combinations and learning the different ballet steps. Students will have breaks during this time to get water and we will discuss more about the Nutcracker such as the story, what the ballet is like, the costumes, and I can answer any questions that students have about the Nutcracker or ballet
-End of Class Reflection/Stretch: (5 minutes) students will finish class with a stretch and will reflect on what they enjoyed about the class and what they learned about the Nutcracker

Appropriate Dance Attire:
If students wear a dress or skirt (which I suggest that they do not wear a dress/skirt to this ballet class), students must wear leggings or shorts under. Even if students wear tights with their dress/skirt they must also have shorts or leggings on under. Please no sports bra or crop tops.
It is recommended that studets wear ballet attire such as leotard, ballet tights, and ballet skirt or athletic attire such as leggings and t-shirt and leotard.

Class Rules:
-Per Outschool policy, parents should supervise at a reasonable distance but please stay off camera as much as possible
-Only learners that are signed up for the course can take this class
-Please no eating during class as eating and dancing can be a safety concern
-Students mics will be muted for most of the class except when asking questions, or during breaks. If students have a question when mic is muted they should raise hand first before unmuting their mic.

*To prevent injury, all students must be dancing in an open and safe space with no socks on. Students should also be supervised by a parent to prevent injury.*
*By signing up for this class you understand that dance, like any physical activity, involves some risk and take responsibility for any physical injury that may occur during class.*