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Looking for a weekly ballet class your little one will love? Look no further! Tippy Toes Ballet is a virtual ballet class designed specifically for young dancers. Students enrolled in this class can expect to learn foundational 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 focus on building motor skills and introducing ballet techniques such as straight legs and pointed toes. Dancers will only need enough space to stretch and move around for this section. 
• Ballet at the Barre - Next, dancers will practice foundational ballet steps at the barre. This section will use guided instruction to introduce key ballet terms and movements such as plié, relevé, and sauté. 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, Dancers will move to the floor to dance and play with fun games and activities. In this section, dancers will be encouraged to use their imaginations and follow their curiosities to engage with movement. Floorwork for this class will incorporate themes such as ballet technique, improvisation, creative movement, and expression. Each class will end with a freestyle dance party and a round of applause for the dancers. 

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 able to speak freely throughout each class; however, extraneous chatter will not be 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	Moving with The Music: Improving active listening and music comprehension with movement games
9/4-9/10	        The Ballet Safari: Building strength and coordination with animal friends
9/11-9/17	The Swan Ballet: Strengthening poise, posture, and technique with the music of swan lake
9/18-9/24	Twirl! Twirl! Twirl!: Developing coordination and stability in turns 
9/25-10/1	Traveling Through Space: Exploring different spaces, levels, and types of movement
10/2-10/5	Ballerinas at The Royal Ball: Introducing the waltz step to beginning dancers 
10/5-10/15	Fall Break
10/16-22	        Ballerina-Rex: Increasing spatial awareness and active listening skills with dinosaur friends 
10/22-29	        Ballerinas Say Boo!: Practicing creative movement and expression with age-appropriate holiday activities 
10/30-11/5	Pretty Pointed Toes: Improving ballet technique and muscle awareness in young dancers 
11/6-11/12	The Season of Ballet: Practicing creative movement with the beautiful themes of fall
11/13-11/19	The Ballet Farm: Strengthening basic ballet steps with animal friends
11/20-11/26	Thanksgiving Break
11/27-12/3	Music That Moves You: Engaging with music to build active listening and improvisational skills
12/4-12/10	The Penguin Ballet: Developing coordination and memory skills with arctic animal friends
12/11-12/17	Ballerina's Wonderland: Improving coordination and locomotor skills with the magical themes of winter
12/18-12/22	The Nutcracker Ballet: Practicing creative movement with the characters from the beloved 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.