Tap, Ballet and Creative Movement Dance Combo With a Special Treat

CLASSES DO NOT BUILD UPON EACH OTHER. YOU CAN JOIN AT ANY POINT AND STILL BE ABLE TO JOIN IN THE RECITAL FUN AT THE END OF THE SESSION. 


A) What Is a Mini Recital: This mini recital will give students the opportunity to perform via zoom and see all the other students who takes Miss Ariel's classes only will be able to see and participate. I will create a private class send everyone the link and at the end of the session/recital. I will refund Everyone (This is a bonus for the class). It gives students an opportunity to show off there skills, build confidence and continue doing what all dancers love, dancing to others. *More Details to Come If you would like to Participate in the Show. THIS YEAR DUE TO OUTSCHOOLS REQUEST: STUDENTS WILL PERFORM ON THE LAST DAY OF CLASS

B) When Will this Mini Recital Take Place: THIS YEAR DUE TO OUTSCHOOLS REQUEST: STUDENTS WILL PERFORM ON THE LAST DAY OF CLASS

C) Will There Be Costumes? DUE TO OUTSCHOOLS REQUEST THERE WILL BE NO COSTUMES OR AWARD OPPORTUNITIES THIS YEAR

1) What will be taught? Each week we will focus on the Fundamentals of Tap and Ballet. In addition, each week we will learn and practice a Tap Or a Ballet Routine depending on the class. At the end of all the classes there will be an option to perform it on a Zoom Outschool show.

2) What topics will you cover?  In Tap we will learn the following steps: Steps, Stamps, Marches, Clapping and Marching, Heel clicks, shuffles, shuffle change feet, shuffle ball change, brush, spank, spank steps, toe taps, heel digs, and heel drops.

In Ballet we will begin class with a warm up (using our imagination), the 5 basic ballet positions, Plié, Passé, Pas de chat (students fan favorite), Bourree, Arabesque, Sauté, Soutenu turn, Rond de jambe, Relevé, Tendu, Ballet Walks, Ballet Runs, Échappé Sauté,Grand Jeté (leaps), Chassé, skipping and galloping, curtsy and more 

In Creative Movement we will work on our gross motor skills and play make believe through songs by Patty Shukla, Play games and more

Wednesday's 4:00-4:50EST: Tap Routine to the Ellie the Elf

Week 1: (week of MARCH 9): TOPIC: We will learn/practice Ballet and Tap steps In addition, we will learn the routine to the song chosen for the class. 

 Week 2: (Week of MARCH 16): TOPIC: We will learn/practice Ballet and Tap steps. In addition, we will learn the routine to the song chosen for the class. 

Week 3: (week of MARCH 23):  TOPIC: We will learn/practice Ballet and  Tap steps. In addition, we will learn the routine to the song chosen for the class. 


Week 4: (week of MARCH 30): TOPIC: We will learn/practice Ballet and Tap steps. In addition, we will learn the routine to the song chosen for the class. 

Week 5: (week of APRIL 6): TOPIC: We will learn/practice Ballet and Tap steps. In addition, we will learn the routine to the song chosen for the class. 

Week 6: (Week of APRIL 13): TOPIC: DANCE RECITAL AND HOLIDAY PARTY: COME WEAR YOUR COSTUMES OR PAJAMAS FOR A FUNFILLED DANCE PERFROMANCE AND CELBRATION

THESE CLASSES DO NOT BUILD UPON EACH OTHER. SAME STRUCTURE AND LESSON IN EACH CLASS :)

3) How is your class structured? This ongoing class will be held once a week for 50 min. The class will include 5 min of welcome, 15-20 min of tap, and 15-20 min of Ballet. 10 min of Creative Movement and Games

4) How will you teach? I will be teaching through a live zoom. I encourage all students to have their video camera and microphone on, but it is not required. 

5) What's your teaching style?  I use a very creative and engaging approach while teaching dance. Every step we do can be related to imaginative play. Such as a “Spank” in tap is like scooping ice cream off the floor. Or we will be going on adventures through the Jungle, being chefs, or catching butterfly on our ballet stretching journey. I also name my left and right sides to avoid confusion. Your right side is named “Sally” and your left side is named “Johnny”. For learning a routine: I focus on repetition and signing the song. 

6) How much will learners get to interact with you and each other (mention specifics like: lecture, games, slides, video clips, discussion)? Throughout class we will be interacting as a group: like counting out loud, singing songs, and playing games. Also each child will have an opportunity to tell me what they are imagining while doing the steps. I always play fair and allow each student to have an opportunity to speak.

7) Any required experience or knowledge learners need? No experience is required.

As an alternative to tap shoes, sneakers are fine.  

Students will be participating in a physical fitness/movement activities though out the class. Please be aware that your child can end up injuring  themselves. Therefore please make sure your child has sufficient dance space, proper foot ware (choice of ballet shoes, barefoot, tap shoes, and/or sneakers). In addition, I encourage all students to have a water bottle near by and is warmed up before class to avoid injury’s. Parental supervision is strongly encourage to help your dancer assure there safety and spacial awareness.