Summary
Friendly do's and don'ts for ballet: how to stand, stay safe, and show good form. A short set of habits that help young dancers look and feel their best.
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Discussion questions
Talk about it
- What is one new thing you learned about ballet?
- Why is it helpful for a dancer to know this?
- What would you still like to find out?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: ballet, technique, tradition.
Try it: Tell a partner one fact you learned, then show a ballet move.