This intermediate ballet class is meant to improve on students current dance skills and technique. This class is for students who have already studied ballet and are looking to bring their knowledge to the next level. Previous ballet experience is required to enroll in this course. We will begin class by introducing ourselves. Students will be asked to share their name, age, and a fun fact about themselves in order to begin to make new friends in class and feel comfortable around one another. While introductions are being said, students will follow along in some stretches to prepare themselves for the rest of class and make sure no time is wasted. (warming up via stretching before class is not required, however it is always welcome). Next, we will perform more warm ups at the barre. These will include things like plies, tendus, stretches, etc. Here we will review some ballet basics to make sure students are on the right track. After barre exercises, we will move to “center floor” to practice skills such as leaps and turns. Next, students will be taught a short ballet combination or adage to practice and preform at the end of class. Class will be concluded with a grande reverence. Throughout class, I will demonstrate and explain the new steps we are covering for class, followed by the students practicing and performing the steps together. Feedback will be given throughout class, as it is incredibly important in the learning process. Students are always encouraged to ask questions and talk with each other during class if they need help in any way. 
General Schedule:
Week 1 (July 7th)- Take it from the top; asses student's current skill level, readdress basics such as posture, positions, and placement 
Week 2 (July 14th)- Strength for technique; barre exercises to build strength, develop turn out, build on current technique 
Week 3 (July 21st)- Take it to the next level; barre exercises to prepare for more complicated center floor work
Week 4 (July 28th)- Take the stage; class based on center floor exercises to build balance and improve over all performance