Class Description

Designed for students ages 9-12 years old Academic grade of Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Grade In the duration of a semester, the course will offer: Age-appropriate training in the art of Classical Ballet Students will continue to study Ballet positions, steps, and movements for the entire body Using the ballet barre with guidance for balance, strength, flexibility, and coordination Work on motor and developmental skills such as: -Classical Stage Directions, and Left, Right, Forwards, Backwards, Sideways, Circular directions -Music Theory like counting beats, learning time signatures, listening to cues, hearing various instruments, creating rhythms, and recognizing classical composers -Standing, sitting, lying down, clapping, hopping, marching, jumping, leaping, spinning, walking, running, skipping, conditioning, coordination, etc. Students will learn basic and intermediate French language as it applies to Classical Ballet Students will practice engaging in a classroom environment with learning dances with a partner, composing small choreographies, and verbalizing ideas Teamwork skills such as taking turns, listening to others, waiting in line, dancing together, and treating others with respect and kindness Each class will offer physical education and exercise study to support their health and wellness with safety and proper execution emphasized Performance quality and emotional awareness such as theatrical acting, confidence, joy, sadness, anger, storytelling, and creating an environment as a performer. Increased coaching on identifying and understanding emotions