Frappé Instruction - Beginner Ballet

From YouDance · 2021

Frappé Instruction - Beginner Ballet
8 min3rd4th5th6thDance
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Summary

A beginner ballet lesson that breaks down Frappé step by step. The teacher demonstrates the move slowly, names each part, and shows kids exactly how their body should move -- a clean building block for young dancers.

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All ages

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Teaching resources

Discussion questions

Move and talk

  1. Which body parts move the most when you dance Frappé?
  2. Was the movement fast or slow, sharp or smooth?
  3. What other ballet step could you add before or after it?

Quick work-a-long

Words to know: ballet, frappé.

Try it: Dance Frappé three times with the video, then once on your own to the count. Watch for: keeping your balance and moving on the beat.