What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
"The Nutcracker" is a classic holiday story ballet with beautiful music composed by Tchaikovsky. This class, taught by a Sugar Plum Fairy, is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays through ballet, creative movement and drama. Each class will focus on a different part of "The Nutcracker". Learners are welcome to wear ballet attire if available, though it is not necessary. Learners will meet the Sugar Plum Fairy, who will share the story of "The Nutcracker" and teach them some creative movement and introductory ballet based on the story's themes.
Learning Goals
Students will learn:
- beginner ballet technique
- how to bring literature alive through movement
- creativity and imagination
- self-expression through storytelling
- awareness of movement
- body positions and musicality
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please make sure that you are set up for class in a distraction-free room with enough space for your child to move around. It's a good idea to have water nearby in case of thirst. Children are welcome to wear ballet attire and ballet shoes, but they do not need to.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
"The Nutcracker" a classic holiday story ballet with beautiful music composed by Tchaikovsky.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Travelling Stage teachers are industry professionals with professional performing arts experience on stages across North America. Our artist educators are certified teachers with extensive experience teaching in schools and studios. Nutcracker teachers are classically trained ballet dancers, who also have extensive early childhood education experience. The Travelling Stage is well established in over 5000 schools and child care centres across Canada.
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$14
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 131 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-8
5-10 learners per class