This 6 Week Flexible Beginner Ballet Course is aimed at children aged 7 - 11 years.  It is suitable for beginners or those with very little ballet training.  It is ideal for those who cannot attend my live classes or require the flexibility of being able to practice in their own time.  A huge advantage to taking a flexible course is the ability to practice the weekly videos over and over.  Learners are encouraged to upload their own videos to the classroom so that I can offer feedback during the course and also to build a comradery with fellow learners.  This Kickstart course will help give confidence to anyone starting beginner Ballet classes.

Dance is an art-form which requires practice to master techniques.  Learners will be encouraged to practice.  Each week the videos will both build-on and practice techniques learned.  Each week there will be both an instructional lesson and a practice video version.  

Week 1:-
Introduction - What is ballet?
Warm Up
Ballet Technique (Focus on Demi-Plié, Battement Tendu, Sauté)
Dance - learn first section 
Reverence

Week 2:-
Warm Up
Ballet Technique (Focus on Positions of the Feet (1st to 3rd), Port de Bras)
Dance - learn second section
Reverence

Week 3:-
Warm Up
Ballet Technique (Focus on Exercise for Balance, Grand Battement)
Dance - learn third section
Reverence

Week 4:-
Warm Up
Ballet Technique (Focus on Positions)
Dance - learn fourth section
Reverence

Week 5:-
Warm Up
Ballet Technique (Focus on Echappé)
Dance - focus on placement
Reverence

Week 6:-
Warm Up
Ballet Technique (All Positions)
Dance - focus on performance
Reverence

Weekly Challenge
Each week I shall set a challenge for the learners to participate in.  E.g. "The Balance Challenge".  Learners will practice and then post a video of their balance by the end of the week.

Weekly Ballet Handout
Each week I will post a handout with ballet words, positions or facts about ballet.

Teaching Style & Interaction:- 
I have a positive approach to teaching.  As this is a flexible course there are no live meetings; however I will be available via the classroom for feedback and support.  I will aim to reply to all messages/videos within 24 hours of them being posted.  I encourage learners to post in the classroom, interact with each other as well as myself.  Let's share the love of dance!