This document provides an overview of a pre-ballet dance class for children. The class aims to introduce children to ballet fundamentals in a fun and nurturing environment. Over six weeks, students will learn ballet terminology, work on alignment, flexibility, and discipline. They will also collaborate with the teacher on simple choreography and perform for others. The class schedule includes warm-ups, across the floor exercises, and learning key ballet terms.
1. Dance Discovery is an interactive class where children can discover the joy of movement. I believe a
child’s (and parent’s) first experience with dance should make a positive and lasting impression.
Students have fun in a safe, creative and nurturing environment. Pre-Ballet is a creative movement
class with a ballet emphasis. Classes are designed to encourage students to explore the elements of
dance with a focus towards ballet in a fun and nurturing environment while setting the stage for future
training. I hope to give the youth both Ballet fundamentals, and the ability to know terminology.
Week 1 Objective Skills Outcome Activity/Lesson Hr/Min.
Learn 5 Ballet
Terms.
Understanding
ballet movement
when giving
ballet
terminology.
Warm up/ Book
work.
10mins.
Feet alignment Knowing the
positions of the
body.
Floor Bar/ across
the floor
15mins.
Ballet Discipline Demonstrating
focus, and
royality.
Warm down. 5mins.
Week 2 Objective Skill Outcome Activity/ Lesson Hr./Min.
Learn Ballet 5+
ballet Terms.
designed for
them to stretch
appropriately.
Warm up/ Book
work
10mins.
Body placement/
alignment
Knowing both
body and leg
alignment.
Floor bar/ across
the floor
15mins.
Ballet Discipline Demonstrate
excellence and
show eagerness
to learn.
Warm Down 5mins.
Week 3 Objective Skill Outcome Activity/ Lesson Hr./Min.
Learn Ballet 5+
ballet Terms.
Spelling French
terminology
Minor quiz/ warm
up
10mins.
Flexibility Ability to turn out,
and rotation in
leg work.
Center Floor/
Across the floor
15mins.
Ballet Discipline Able to Warm down 5mins.
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2. demonstrate
without teacher
dancing.
Week 4 Objective Skill Outcome Activity/ Lesson Hr./Min.
Learn Ballet 5+
ballet Terms.
Spelling/
announcing
ballet terms.
Correction of
quiz and minor
warm up.
10mins.
Flexibility Splits, turnout
and rotation with
leg and arm
positions
Stretch warm up/
floor work.
20mins.
Ballet Discipline N/A
Week 5 Objective Skill Outcome Activity/ Lesson Hr./Min.
Learn Ballet 5+
ballet Terms.
Spelling French
terminology/ oral
demonstration
Minor test on
positions.
10mins.
Choreography Student/ teacher
Collaboration
with ballet
choreography.
Learning/
movement
pickup
20 Mins.
Ballet Discipline N/A
Week 6 Objective Skill Outcome Activity/ Lesson Hr./Min.
Learn Ballet 5+
ballet Terms.
Spelling French
terminology/ oral
demonstration.
And body and
feet positions.
Looking over
minor test.
10mins.
Choreography Student/ teacher
Collaboration
with ballet
choreography.
Minor
Performance.
Learning/
movement
pickup
20Mins.
Ballet Discipline N/A
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3. BEGINNING DANCE
Ballet Terminology
1. Arabesque
A position on one leg with the other leg extended behind.
2. Attitude
A position on one leg with the other leg lifted and slightly
bent with the knee higher than the foot. May be performed
to the front, side or back.
3. Balance
A rocking step shifting the weight from one foot to the next.
4. Chaines
A chain of turns.
5. Chasse
One foot chases the other out of its position.
6. Coupe
A position on one leg where the toe of the working leg
touches the ankle of the supporting leg.
7. Degage
Brushing the foot to a lifted position off the floor (to
disengage).
8. Developpe
Bringing the leg through passé before extending.
9. Echappe
A sliding of the feet from fifth to an open position in releve.
10. Frappe
The ball of the foot strikes the floor before pointing.
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4. 11. Glissade
A gliding step to the side (like a side leap).
12. Grande Battement
A large kick of the leg.
13. Pas de Bourree
A three step combination going back, side, front.
14. Pas de Chat
“Cat’s step” a jump with both knees in the air.
15. Passé
The foot of the working leg passes the knee of the
supporting leg.
16. Pirouette
A complete turn on one foot.
17. Plie
To bend at the knees
18. Releve
Rising onto the balls of the feet.
19. Rond de Jambe
“Round of the leg” circular movement of the leg.
20. Saute
A jumping action
21. Soussus
To spring onto your toes drawing the feet and legs into a
tight fifth position.
22. Spotting
The technique of focusing on one spot while turning.
23. Tendu
Brushing the foot to a pointed position on the floor
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