Looking for an online beginner ballet class? You've come to the right place!

Please read the entire class description for Beginner Ballet before enrolling: This online weekly dance class will give children an introduction to ballet positions, movements, and steps, but the tone will not be as serious or professional as that of a traditional ballet school. 


*Note: The Saturday section of this class will be ending in November. The last class of that section will be on November 2, 2024.*

This is an ongoing dance class, if you are looking to only take one session of ballet simply unsubscribe after the class OR send me a message for assistance and I will be happy to help.

This class is great for children who:
-are interested in ballet, but you aren't sure if it will "stick"
-could use ballet as a foundation for stage performance or other dance
-love ballet and dancing and are eager to learn, practice, and dance!
-need the boost of confidence that dance and ballet provide
-could use improvement in posture, coordination, core strength, and flexibility
-need a homeschool physical education class
-need an afterschool activity 

Our ballet class will be open to all children: boys, girls, English language learners, and those with special needs. Please send me a message if your child requires any special accommodations. 

Ballet 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 ballet 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 format:
-"Question of the Day" (simple silly question that each student will have a turn to answer)
-Basic ballet stretches
-Pre-barre (plies, tondues, etc.)
-Jumps
-Ballet Game (Ballet Freeze Dance or Ballet Simon Says)
-Across the floor (ballet walks, leaps, turns, etc.)
-Closing Question: "What was your favorite part of today's class?" and option for show-and-tell

Appropriate attire for ballet class:
-Comfortable pants/t-shirt
-Leggings and a tank top
-Leotard and tights

Appropriate footwear for ballet class:
-Ballet slippers
-Sneakers
-Socks
-Bare feet

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 after class, as well. I often post tips, ballet videos, links to music used in class, or optional at-home extension ideas. 

If a family has any special needs, comments, or concerns before or after class they can feel free to send me a private message on Outschool and I will do my best to accommodate to your satisfaction within 48 hours. 

PS--Ballet class age range is flexible--especially to accommodate siblings!

If your child is 5-6: I recommend this ballet class if your child has moderate-strong gross-motor skills (is able to march, skip, etc.) and is experienced with Zoom classes. If your child is new to Zoom and has not yet developed their gross-motor skills, I recommend trying my ballet class for ages 6 and under (Introduction to Ballet). 

Feel that your child is ready for a bit more of a challenge? Try out my Ballet II class!

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