Turn Clinic for Teens: Better Ballet, Jazz, and Contemporary Dance Turns

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Turn Clinic for Teens: Better Ballet, Jazz, and Contemporary Dance Turns

Ms. Anne, M.A. and M.A. in Ed.

Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(107)

Dancers will receive group and individual technique tips and corrections in this ongoing course

Class Experience

Dancers will receive group guidance and individual instruction on how to improve their turns. We will progress based upon the needs of the class. We will learn and practice turns, such as: pencil turns, chaines, pirouettes, compass turns, catch turns, attitude turns, arabesque turns, and turn combinations. Dancers will be encouraged to interact with each other as we work together to progress the technique in a supportive dance learning environment. Dancers need to be willing to leave their...

Dancers will progress their turns and feel more comfortable adapting different turn sequences.

With over 30 years of dance experience, Ms. Anne brings a depth of knowledge of many different genres of dance. Ms. Anne performed professionally in a multi-disciplinary dance company. She has taught ballroom, tap, jazz, and theatre, in addition to classical and contemporary ballet. Her students have won awards with her choreography at many prestigious dance competitions, including Youth America Grand Prix. Some of Ms. Anne's graduate research interests included studying the development of artistry in dancers and using artistic talents to develop a business model.

Dancers should wear form-fitting clothing that does not restrict movement. Dancers should take class from an area that allows them to move safely without hindrance from the floor or furniture. Jazz shoes are recommended but not required. Dancers may also want to bring a water bottle to class.

30 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

While every reasonable effort will be made by the instructor to help dancers prevent injury, this is an online dance class and parents should be near their dancers for the duration of the lesson to ensure that their dancers are performing in a safe manner. Dancers should take class from an open space free of obstacles with a smooth floor.

Meet the teacher

Ms. Anne, M.A. and M.A. in Ed.

Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(107)

Hi! I am passionate about education, having earned Master's degrees from The George Washington University and Southern Methodist University. I also hold a graduate certificate from Southern Methodist University. I earned my Bachelor's degree from...