Dancers will be introduced to the stories and music of four of the great story ballets: Cinderella, Coppelia, Sleeping Beauty, and Swan Lake. Class will begin with a short warm-up and introduction/review of age-appropriate beginning ballet technique. This will be followed by a stretch, then we will begin our adventure into the story ballets! Each week, we will learn the story of one of the great ballets listed above. We will listen to music from the ballet as we warm-up and stretch. We will then work on learning a version of a famous variation from that particular ballet. Dancers will learn age-appropriate choreography that incorporates beginning/intermediate classical ballet technique. They will also be encouraged to use their creativity to become a part of the choreographic process. We will study how dancers use technique and emotion to tell a story without words.

Class Rules:
*While every reasonable effort will be made by the teacher to ensure exercises are conducted in a safe manner, this is an online dance course and parents should be nearby their dancers to monitor their activity and to ensure their safety.
*Dancers need to leave their cameras on for the entire lesson.
*Dancers should wear form-fitting attire that allows them to move freely. Leggings and a tank top work well if you are not ready to purchase dance attire.
*All dancers should be respectful of each other and of the learning environment.
*Have fun and learn something new!

Please note:
*By enrolling in this course, the dancer and dancer's legal guardian agree that the dancer meets the prerequisites for the course. They further understand that there are risks inherent to any physical activity and they agree to assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries or damage known or unknown that the dancer might incur as a result of participating in this online course. 
*After much research and trial and error, the teacher has chosen to use two cameras, a microphone, and a mixer as the tech set-up for this class. This protects the quality of the audio and controls for some latency, as rhythm and musicality are extremely important in the study of dance. Dancers are expected to participate in Zoom's "Gallery View" at all times. Not only does this allow students to see both of the teacher's cameras (one is full-body), this is an interactive class that encourages students to interact and learn from one another in addition to the teacher. This is a critical component of classroom learning. Your dancer may find that he or she wants to pin the full-body video and mirror a tablet to the TV to get the best online classroom experience. 
*It is the teacher's policy not to share classroom recordings. 
*All information in this course description and the course itself is the sole intellectual property of the teacher.