Calling all Princesses!  Welcome to the Royal Ball.  During this flexible class, we will explore Ballet Positions of the feet and arms, Basic Ballet techniques, and Creative Movement.  We will begin each Royal Class with a welcome song and dance stretch game.  Princesses will learn and practice new Ballet movements, techniques, and Ballet terminology each class such as; 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th Positions of the feet and arms; Plie, Releve, Tendu, Achape, Balance, Royal Ballet Walks; how to Curtsey and Bow, and Reverance.  Each week I have a different, fun Princess themed dance game, along with a Princess Ballet Scavenger Hunt.  I will also have a new Princess Coloring sheet for you to print each week.  We will be learning a new dance routine each class to tunes from our Princess that week. Each week, learners will submit video in the Classroom to enter Contests such as "Who has the Best Leap" , "Who has the Best Arabesque" , A Coloring Contest and a Princess Ballet Scavenger Hunt.  At the end of each class, we will also play freeze dance where you can show off all of your favorite new Princess dance moves!  Ballet is the foundation for all other types of dance styles, and is a great way to learn poise, grace, strength, and gain confidence.  

This class includes:
	
        - Fun, Disney Princess themed engaging exercises to warm up and stretch our bodies
	- Beginner Ballet Barre exercises that will be taught center floor (no barre required)
	- Princess themed dance games that will engage basic motor skills 
	- Different imaginative and creative Princess themed dance games each week to help engage basic motor skills through creative 
          movement   

        - Positions of the feet and arms: Position of the week!  Students will be required to post video/photo in the Classroom for me to see 
          their progress each week.   
        - Various weekly Princess activity/coloring sheets
        - Multiple Princess Themed crafts
        - Dance Journal 

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*At the beginning of each week, I will be posting the lesson video for you to take class.  Any questions, comments, or photos can be submitted on our class page, the Classroom.  Throughout the course of the class, students will be required to post and submit videos and photos of their progress.  This flexible class offers a schedule that allows your child to dance and learn at a time that is best for you and your child.  


                    
1. Week 1: Topic/Theme - Cinderella : First Position, Second Position, Plie, and Saute (jumps), Leaps, 
                                                             Battements, Courtsey, Bow, Reverence, Princess Pokey Dance Game

- Princess Scavenger Hunt - Students will hunt for various Princess objects in their home learning new Ballet terminology and Ballet Steps with each clue.     

-Classroom Introduction and class discussion of our favorite princess.  

-Classroom discussion on keeping a ballet dance journal each week.   (Instructor supported via our classroom page)

-Outschool Classroom Performing and Freestyle Dance Session (Instructor supported via our classroom page)

-Stage Directions interactive activity
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2. Week 2: Topic/Theme - Rapunzel - Tangled : Third Position, Plie, Pas de Bourre, Achape, Chainne Turns, 
                                                                            Leaps, Courtsey, Bow, Reverence, Tangled Dance Game

-Leap Contest - "Who has the Best Leap" -  students will submit video via our Classroom page of them performing their best leap!  Each learner will vote for their favorite leap in the Classroom, but you can't vote for yourself!  Contest winner will be revealed at the end of the week.  

-Outschool Classroom Performing and Freestyle Dance Session (Instructor supported via our classroom page)

-Ballet Dance Journal Entry

-Stretch and Strengthen techniques and tips activity                                                                                                        
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3. Week 3: Topic/Theme - Elsa and Anna - Frozen : Fourth Position, Grand Battements, Chasse Step, Chainne Turns, Plie,
                                                                                     Battements, Courtsey, Bow, Reverence, Mermaid Dance game

-Arabesque  Contest - "Who has the Best Arabesque?" - students will submit video of them practicing their Arabesque and balancing.  How long can you hold it and balance?  Bonus if you wear a crown! 

-Outschool Classroom Performing and Freestyle Dance Session (Instructor supported via our classroom page)

-Ballet Dance Journal Entry

-Outschool Classroom Discussion on keeping a dance and stretch journal  (Instructor supported via our classroom page)



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4. Week 4: Topic/Theme -  Belle - Beauty and the Beast : Fifth Position, Releve, Tendu, Balance, Balance Turn, 
                                                                                            Chainne, Side Battements, Grand Battements, 
                                                                                            Courtsey, Bow, Reverence, Princess Ball Dance Game

-Show and Tell Your Favorite Princess (Instructor supported via our classroom page)

-Outschool Classroom Performing and Freestyle Dance Session (Instructor supported via our classroom page)

-Enchanted Rose craft

-Interactive Ballet Positions activity 

-Journal Entry

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5. Week 5: Topic/Theme - Ariel - The Little Mermaid : Positions of the Feet review, Leaps, Grand Battements, Chainne Turns, Chasse, 
                                                                            Pirouette Turns, Winter Frozen Hokey Pokey Dance game, Frozen Warm up Dance 
                                                                            Game.

-Who Has The Best Ballet Jump? - Students will submit video via the Classroom of them performing their favorite Ballet jump.  Learners will create their own special ballet jump and and submit video via the Classroom for the class to comment and vote on!

-Outschool Classroom Performance and Freestyle Dance Session (Instructor supported via our classroom page)

-Interactive Ballet Jumps Activity

-Outschool Classroom Performance submission of your favorite princess dance (Instructor supported via our classroom page)

-Princess Coloring Contest
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6. Week 6: Topic/Theme - Jasmine - Aladdin : Positions of the Feet and Arms review, Pirouette Turns, Split Jump, 
                                                                                                   Course Review and Ballet Terminology Flash Card Game.  Dance at the 
                                                                                                   Royal Ball Game, Magic Carpet Ride game.
                                                                                                  
-Royal Princess Costume Contest - Students will dress up as their favorite princess, and submit video or photo via the Classroom.  Show off your best Princess attire!  

-Outschool Classroom Performance submission of your favorite princess dance (Instructor supported via our classroom page)

-Final Ballet Journal Entry

-Freestyle Performance

-Course Review Game  (Instructor supported via our classroom page)


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This is a beginner level class, no previous experience is required.  Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes, barefoot is also fine.  Princess themed costumes, attire and accessories are encouraged during each class, but not mandatory.  I hope to see you at the Royal Ball!