Perfect Your Pirouette: A Turning Workshop for Experienced Dancers
In this class, experienced dancers will train with the instructor to advance their turns to the next level. Pirouettes, turns in second, and advanced combinations will be emphasized.
Tess Viox
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(59)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
This class is intended for intermediate to advanced dancers with prior technical training in ballet and/or jazz dance, and will be tailored to the abilities of the individual dancers attending this workshop. If abilities vary, I will use the Zoom Breakout rooms to better cater to the unique needs of the dancers. Class Structure: +Warm-up +Stretch +Drills +Practice +Cool Down Focused technique will include chaine turns, piqué turns, pirouettes en de hors and en de dans (ballet and jazz techniques), leg-hold turns, pirouettes à la second, and/or fouetté, depending on the levels and goals of the individual dancers. Emphasis will be placed on spotting, body positioning and placement, and the addition of achieving more revolutions. Turners will receive a combination assignment to apply and practice their technique. *Bonus material may include turning leaps such as the calypso and turning disc.
Learning Goals
- Students will gain body awareness
- Students will improve flexibility and strength
- Students will have fun with peers
- Students will exercise their bodies and their minds
Other Details
Supply List
Dancers should wear a leotard and tights, or other form-fitting dancewear, with hair in a ponytail or bun. Please find a slip-proof area to dance, and wear proper dance shoes. Cameras must be on for this class to allow for individual feedback.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
“We were all meant to be naturalists, each in his own degree, and it is inexcusable to live in a world so full of the marvels of plant and animal life and to care for none of these things.” - Charlotte Mason
I have been teaching children for over ten years, and now home educate my own children using the Charlotte Mason method in which I teach nature study, poetry, folksong, music and composer study, artist and picture study, and handwork in addition to the core subjects such as literature, phonics, and math. I also own a business where I create innovative lesson plans for homeschoolers to use for morning time and nature study. My Etsy shop may be viewed at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BarefootNBoundless
In addition to my Bachelor's in theatre, I am a certified ESL teacher with my TESOL certificate and I favor the online teaching platform. My passion lies in aiding children in their discoveries of the natural world. As a lifelong student myself, I continue to pursue my interests in natural health and wellness including herbology, essential oils, and homeopathy.
A positive, project-based learning model is the foundation of all of my courses. I look forward to teaching outdoor dance and movement classes, choreography workshops, mindfulness and movement, and nature studies. I believe nature study is for everyone- from preschool to those preparing for graduation and beyond.
Creating aesthetically pleasing content is important to me, as visual aids are a great tool to promote learning.
Thank you for taking the time to read my teacher profile. Please don’t hesitate to come to me with questions, concerns, or course requests. I am happy to design a curriculum for your unique learning goals.
Charlotte Mason said “Education is an atmosphere, a discipline, a life.” My hope is that these courses ignite an affection for lifelong learning in your child and foster a relationship with nature. I hope to see your child in my class!
Sincerely,
Tess VioxReviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
2-10 learners per class
