Twinkle Toes Ballet

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Looking for a weekly ballet class your child will love? Look no further! Twinkle Toes Ballet is a virtual ballet class designed specifically for young dancers. Students enrolled in this class can expect to practice ballet technique,  improve strength and coordination, and have a blast each week. Sign up today, and watch as your child learns to shine their brightest! 

Class Breakdown:
This class will be broken down into three sections. Each section will use instruction, activities, and music created specifically for young dancers. That means, you can rest assured that every lesson is designed with developmental goals for this age group in mind. 
• Warm-Up: Each class will begin with a warm up designed to engage dancers with strength and flexibility. This section will use guided instruction, free movement, and mirroring activities to work on ballet technique and get dancers warmed up for class. Dancers will only need enough space to stretch and move around for this section. 
• Ballet at the Barre: Next, dancers will practice at the barre with guided instruction focused on mastering basic ballet steps such as plié, relevé, and sauté in first and second position. This section will use guided instruction geared towards challenging dancers to focus on their technique and build strength as they work at the barre. Dancers should bring a chair or a similar stable object to hold as a barre; however if this equipment is not available, dancers can easily modify this activity to dance without a barre. 
• Center Floor: Finally, ballerinas will dance and move on the floor with fun games and activities. In this section, dancers will be encouraged to use their imaginations and follow their curiosities to engage with movement. Floor activities will incorporate themes such as creative movement, ballet technique, musicality, and expression. Each class will end with a freestyle dance party and a round of applause for the class. 

Learner Engagement
Time for sharing will be provided at the beginning of each class, and again at the end, if time allows. Dancers will be allowed to speak freely throughout each class; however, extraneous chatter is not encouraged. Engagement is not required for this class. All learners are encouraged to participate at whatever level they are able and most comfortable. Video and audio will not be required; however, all students will be required to check in via video at least once per Outschool safety policy. The mute feature will be used if necessary to provide the best sound quality for all students. Dancers should be familiar with using this feature or have an adult nearby to help. For more information on class expectations, please review Miss Zoë's classroom policies, located on her teacher profile, or send her a message. 

2023 Class Syllabus:
Class themes and focus skills are created to highlight developmental goals for this age group. These special skills will be incorporated in games and activities throughout each class. Students are not required to complete theme studies in any order, and can join the class at any time. Specific class activities will be determined based on class skill level, abilities, and interests. For more information, please contact Miss Zoë directly. 
Date	        Theme
8/28-9/3	Back To The Basics: Review ballet terms and foundational movements 
9/4-9/10 	The Ballet Jungle: Build creative movement and locomotor skills with animal theme activities
9/11-9/17	I've Got Grace: Strengthening poise, confidence, and ballet technique 
9/18-9/24	Ballet In The Sunshine: Practicing creative movement and expression with weather themed activities 
9/25-10/1	The Swan Ballet: Engaging with technical ballet skills with the music of Swan Lake
10/2-10/5	Bendable, Stretchable: Improve strength and flexibility while practicing ballet technique 
10/5-10/15	Fall Break
10/16-22	        Ballet In The Autumn Breeze: Explore movement and expression with the themes of fall
10/22-29 	The Monster Mash: Holiday themed movement games and activities 
10/30-11/5	Act It Out: Engage with creative movement and expression as well as storytelling on the dancefloor 
11/6-11/12	The Sleeping Beauty: Practice ballet skills with the music and themes of this classic ballet
11/13-11/19	I Love Dancing: Explore movement with different kinds of music and rhythms 
11/20-11/26	Thanksgiving Break
11/27-12/3	Ballerina Bootcamp: Review basic ballet movements and build strength on the dancefloor 
12/4-12/10	Dancing With The Band: Engage with music and rhythm with fun games and activities 
12/11-12/17	The Snowflake Ballet: Build ballet and creative expression skills through the themes of winter
12/18-12/22	The Nutcracker Ballet: Practice creative movement with the music of this beloved holiday ballet 
12/22-1/1	Winter Break

Meet the Teacher
Hello friends! My name is Miss Zoë! I am a dance and movement teacher from the US with a lot of energy and a positive attitude. I have a bachelor’s degree from The University of North Carolina and four years of in-person preschool teaching experience. I have also worked professionally as a youth dance, ballet, and gymnastics instructor. I have formal dance training and collegiate athletic experience, as well as child development training. For more information visit my teacher profile, or send me a message.