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One Step Up - Ballet Class - Work on Technique, Placement, Coordination (Ongoing), Joy of Dance.

Completed by 72 learners
Ages 9-12
Live Group Class
Students will learn and work on the improvement of ballet technique, placement, coordination, musicality based on method of A. Vaganova. If you love to dance, enjoy learning in creative and open environment this class is for you.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(397 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week
3-10 learners per class
50 min

What's included

1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
2-4 hours per week. Regular stretching exercise, practice reviewed steps in class, read books about ballet, watch professional ballet records
Assessment
teacher will correct steps, answer all questions

Class Experience

Each class will start with warm-up and end with stretching and cool-down routines. Warm-up consists of little bit of cardio steps, floor-barre exercises to train muscles responsible for turn-out and upper body placement / alignment. During the class we dance; choreography is based on the steps we just mastered. Students do love these short compositions. 

Bellow syllabus I offer to students in this class:
•       Positions: detailed discussions (arms, feet)
•	Plie: Demi-Plies, Grand-Plies (1st, 2nd, 3rd/5th positions)
•	Tendus: start in 1st, add 3rd 
•	Tendu Degages
•	Ronds de Jambes par terre  
•	Fondus
•	Frappes
•	Developpes      
•	Petit Battement  
•	Practice sur la cou de pied
•	Grand Battement   
•	Releves/Eleves 
•	Introduce: arabesque
•	Epaulment
•	Port de bras (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th)
•	Saute in 1st, 2nd
•	Changement in 3rd
•	Echappe from 3rd, from 5th when ready
•	Pas de chat from 1st
•	Temps lie
•	Piruette technique: spotting point, work on balance
•	Various steps: march, polka, waltz, polonaises, mazurka

This class is great for students already familiar with the positions for feet and arms, main ballet steps. However, if a student is willing to learn and a hard worker:) please feel welcome to register.

THE FOLLOWING CLASS IS SUGGESTED TO BE TAKEN FOR BETTER RESULTS: 

"Flex Schedule" Class: 6 Main Ballet Steps - 6 Weeks - 15 Minutes Exercise - Theory - Practice (Applicable for Dance-Gymnastics-Figure Skating)
https://outschool.com/classes/6-main-ballet-steps-6-weeks-15-minutes-exercise-theory-practice-7sf11nOb#usdY6YBw0F

Learning Goals

This ongoing class will help students to work further on ballet technique, improve flexibility, build strength.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Dance exercise requires open safe space; comfortable clothing; ballet shoes are the best choice, if it is not available - non slippery socks or comfortable shoes. Camera - I would need to be able to see students legs and arms for timely corrections.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined October, 2020
5.0
397reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
QUALITY IS A TOP NOTCH; RATES ARE LOWER THAN B&M CLASSES; SAVE TIME AND MONEY ON DRIVING TO / FROM SCHOOL
VISIBALITY FOR ALL CLASSES IS ONLY "PUBLIC"

About Me

Welcome! I’m passionate about bringing the joy of dance to students of all ages. I specialize in teaching preschoolers, beginners, and intermediate ballet using the Vaganova method.

My Background

I graduated from the prestigious “Young Muscovites” dance school in Moscow, where I was fortunate to train under renowned instructors from the Bolshoi Ballet and other esteemed dance companies like Moiseev Ballet and Beryozka. After two years as a professional dancer with the Moscow State Circus Ballet, I pursued a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering at Moscow University, where I co-founded and coached the university’s dance group. I directed performances like “The Little Prince” and “Don Quixote,” nurturing my love for teaching.

In 1990, I relocated to the USA, where I discovered a vibrant dance community that allowed me to further refine my skills. My experience includes developing unique program for very young dancers, inclusive dance programs for students with special needs and creating classes for bilingual children.

When the world faced the challenges of COVID-19 in 2019, I pivoted to online teaching through the Outschool platform. Over the past four years, I've had the pleasure of guiding students from around the globe, helping them enhance their ballet skills and prepare for auditions—all from the comfort of their homes. My unique “Ballet Gymnastics” class, not commonly found in traditional schools, has empowered many students to excel

With generous permission of authors I am using the following music:
1. Songs written by Hap Palmer (great for various skills development)
2. Ballet class music performed by Jon Sarta, Nathan Fifield, Christopher Hobson
3. KIMBO EDUCATIONAL; songs from Rock 'N Roll Fitness Fun CD and All Time Favorite Dances

MY REFUND POLICY: I follow the Moderate Refund Policy. Once a month I can process a refund based on the special circumstances. I do offer dance classes which can be taken to make up for missed class: Character Dance, Floor Barre. There is an Outschool Happiness Guaranty program which families can address in certain cases. 

Although my required amount of students for class is 2-3 students, I often run class for one. If you are considering to take my class, please introduce it to your friends and family. 

Some students like to dress up for my classes. However, please make sure that kids wear clothing that is comfortable for exercise. Wearing many layered clothes like a ballroom dress may be challenging for children.

My ability to help with technical difficulties is limited especially once the class has started. If you are having challenges, please refer to the Helpline option "Cannot access the class."

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