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Looking for an online intermediate-level ballet class? Welcome to Intermediate Ballet (Ballet II)!

This class is for children who love ballet and feel that they have moved beyond introduction-level classes and are ready to take dance a bit more seriously (but don't worry, we will still have lots of fun!). In this class we will focus on proper technique, ballet terminology, strengthening our muscles, and increasing flexibility. Each week we will practice a variety of steps, some basic and some complex based on the the group. Students are welcome to take this class in conjunction with my Beginner Ballet Class or as a stand-alone weekly class. Worried that your ballet dancer isn't a good fit? Don't be--try it out! We've had students from all stages of ballet give class a try. 

Students will be introduced to movements, steps, and combinations and will receive feedback/guidance for improvement. We mainly use the Vaganova style of ballet in class, but will occassionally reference the Cecchetti style. We will use music from various classical ballets including "The Nutcracker", "Swan Lake", "The Sleeping Beauty", "Giselle", "Peter and the Wolf", "Coppélia", "Carnival of the Animals", "Romeo and Juliet", "Don Quixote", "Cinderella", and more! 

Class structure:
(5 minutes) Question of the Day: Each child will have the opportunity to answer a fun question
(5-10 minutes) Ballet warm-up and stretches
(15-20 minutes) Combinations/Barre 
(5 minutes) Ballet Game: Ballet Simon Says, Ballet Freeze Dance, etc. 
(15 minutes) Center work/steps "across the floor" (ex: balancé, turns, bourres, etc.)
(5 minutes) Closing Question, "What was your favorite part of today's class?"

Materials:
For intermediate ballet, students will need a chair with a back or portable ballet barre (to hold lightly for balance).

Attire for intermediate ballet:
-Leotard and tights or a well-fitting t-shirt with leggings, shorts, or well-fitting sweatpants 
-Long hair pulled back into a bun 
-Well-fitting ballet slippers 

Classroom Page: I reccomend looking at the post on the classroom page 5-10 minutes before the start of class. I will post the "question of the day" before each class and your child can prepare their answer before joining to relieve any anxiety. Always take a peek at the classroom page a few minutes after class, as well. I often post tips, videos, links to music used in class, and weekly ballet "homework". 

For your child to be ready for this intermediate-level ballet class they should be familiar with and able to demonstrate most of the following:
-plié
-tendu
-first, second, and third position with feet
-preparation (en bas), first, second, and fifth position with arms
-relevé
-bourrée
-pas de bourrée
-passé (turned out, knee held to side, toes pointed) 
-proper ballet posture with minimal guidance
-proper ballet technique including pointing toes
-clapping and/or moving with the beat of music 
-listening to and applying feedback and corrections