Ballet Class - Mid Level (age 8-12)

From The Ballet Coach · 2022

Ballet Class - Mid Level (age 8-12)
39 min3rd4th5th6thDance
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Summary

A full mid-level ballet class for dancers with some experience. Sarah leads warm-ups, barre-style exercises, and longer movement combinations, focusing on alignment, balance, and control. A press-play way for upper-elementary dancers to take a real, complete class at home.

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Discussion questions

Talk about it

  1. What does "alignment" mean, and why does it matter in ballet?
  2. How do you remember a longer combination of steps in order?
  3. Which exercise challenged your balance the most?

Quick work-a-long

Words to know: alignment, combination, barre, control.

Try it: Follow the full class, then choose one combination and practice it twice more, focusing on staying tall and controlled.