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Pre-Ballet Classes
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Pre-Ballet 1
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Pre-Ballet 1 - Thursday March 19th 4:15pm - Miss Jenn
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Hello Pre-Ballet 1, Thursday 4:15 class!
Even though we can’t be at the studio together, I am so glad we can learn and dance together today with some online materials. I hope you have some fun, and maybe even get a family member to join in with your class!
Today we will start with our some exercises we do in a circle, then put our imaginations to use to practice our levels: low, medium and high. You don’t need a perfect dance floor, just a small area you can move around in safely.
I also recommend wearing your dance uniform, so you feel proud and comfortable while working on your movement.
Virtual Class:
Here is your video for this week's 3/19/20 class: <a href="https://youtu.be/k8ZnOj2wwfk">https://youtu.be/k8ZnOj2wwfk</a>
Thoughtfulness for class:
We have been working on our long, strong dancer posture. Keep working to hold your balance with hard postures!
At Home Activity:
Watch this video of the 4 Swans from Swan Lake. It is an amazing video and shows strong dancers working together to move exactly at the same time. Let me know what you think! <a href="https://youtu.be/Xd2nTXsivHs">https://youtu.be/Xd2nTXsivHs</a>
Thank you for dancing with me today! I hope we are together at the studio soon,
Miss Jenn
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Pre-Ballet 1 - Thursday April 9th 4:15pm - Miss Jenn
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Hello Pre-Ballet 1, Thursday 4:15pm Class,
I hope you all enjoyed the last online class we did together, and are excited for another one! I'm glad we can be together today and stay learning and engaged with dance. As a reminder, we don’t expect you to do everything perfectly, just have some fun and enjoy dancing!
Today we will start with our warm up, followed by a review of ballet terms. Ballet terms are in French. Try to say the words after I say them in the video, and then we will try them out in our bodies.
I also recommend wearing your dance uniform, so you feel proud and comfortable while working on your movement.
Part 1: <a href="https://youtu.be/rYE82n3mGwc">Here is your video for your 4/9/20 class</a>
For Parents: In case you'd like to refer to the words we review during class, they are:
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<li>Plié (to bend)</li>
<li>Tendu (to stretch)</li>
<li>Piqué (to prick)</li>
<li>Échappé (to escape)</li>
<li>Bourrée ("fast feet" - simplified translation)</li>
</ul>
Part 2:
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<li>Attached is a <a href="http://ashleyballetarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Dance-Coloring-Pages-1.pdf">Ballet Coloring Page of 2nd position (PDF)</a>. This is the position we jump to in "Échappé." If you don't have a printer, feel free to draw your own version!</li>
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I'd love to hear how this material is working for your child. I hope your family is doing well.
Thank you for dancing with me today! I hope we are together at the studio soon,
Miss Jenn
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Pre-Ballet 1 - Thursday April 16th 4:15pm - Miss Jenn
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Hello Pre-Ballet 1, Thursday 4:15pm Class,
I miss the energy of everybody in the studio, but am so glad we have the chance to stay connected through dance in our own spaces. This week at ABAA is Choreography Week. We will be working our brains a lot to learn a whole dance! As always, we don’t expect you to do everything perfectly, just have fun and enjoy dancing. You don’t need a perfect dance floor, just a small area you can move around in safely. A chair is just fine for a barre!
I also recommend wearing your dance uniform, so you feel proud and comfortable while working on your movement.
Part 1: Here is your video for today’s 4/16/20 class: <a href="https://youtu.be/M4eNIlLyjGE">https://youtu.be/M4eNIlLyjGE</a>
Thoughtfulness for class:
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<li>We learn a dance at the end of class. Try to remember the order of the steps, and practice over and over until you know the dance all by yourself.</li>
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Here is the music in case you'd like to practice the dance without the video:
<a href="https://youtu.be/Z9YPp_jzB3M">https://youtu.be/Z9YPp_jzB3M</a>
Part 2: Put on a Performance
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<li>Put on a Performance for your family! Decide on a time when you are ready for an audience, and assign someone to help start the music or video. Wear your ballet uniform and perform the Defile piece. It's ok if it isn't perfect, it's a great chance to practice your stage presence.</li>
<li>If you take a video of your performance, I would love to see it! You can email it to me or just let me know that you did the assignment :)</li>
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Thank you for dancing with me today! I hope we are together at the studio soon,
Miss Jenn
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Pre-Ballet 1 - Thursday April 23rd 4:15pm - Miss Jenn
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Hello Pre-Ballet 1, Thursday 4:15pm Class,
Even though I miss seeing each of you in the studio each week, I am glad we have the chance to dance together with our online classes. This week at ABAA is new warm-up week. You will be learning a brand new warm-up that combines the material we’ve learned so far this year. Some of it is new, and some you may remember from before. You don’t need a perfect dance floor, just a small area you can move around in safely.
I also recommend wearing your dance uniform, so you feel proud and comfortable while working on your movement.
Part 1: Here is your video for today’s 4/23/20 class: <a href="https://youtu.be/18wpdFI6_TU">https://youtu.be/18wpdFI6_TU</a>
Thoughtfulness for class:
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<li>Do you have a favorite movement from class? Practice that movement all by yourself after class.</li>
</ul>
Part 2: Choreography Review: Défilé <a href="https://youtu.be/M4eNIlLyjGE?t=303">https://youtu.be/M4eNIlLyjGE?t=303</a>
This is last week’s video that goes through our Défilé piece. At the end, I hope you dance along with me through the whole piece!
Here is the music in case you'd like to practice the dance without the video: <a href="https://youtu.be/Z9YPp_jzB3M">https://youtu.be/Z9YPp_jzB3M</a>
Part 3:
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<li>This is a video from “Swan Lake.” The ballerina is playing a swan. Notice her beautiful arms and how the music and movement go together.</li>
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Take care, and happy dancing!
Miss Jenn
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Pre-Ballet 1 - Saturday March 21st 9:15am - Miss Jacqueline
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Hello Pre Ballet 1, Saturday 9:15am class,
Even though we can't be at the studio together, I am so glad we are making online materials available to you.
Today I am going to share of few different options with you. I will include some short videos (under 5 minutes) and one longer video. I know first-hand that options are always great, but especially right now. Being thrust into unexpected homeschooling and a new “normal” for the time being we will all need a little extra help. These videos are completely optional and hopefully offer you and your little dancer some relief in this stressful time!
I recommend having your dancer wearing their dance uniform. My daughter Nadya helped me with the short videos and I could instantly see a change in her when she put her ballet uniform on. It’s a great way to bring back some routine.
Here is your video for March 21st class: <a href="https://youtu.be/-Zcbz9zRJcY">https://youtu.be/-Zcbz9zRJcY</a>
Here are the links for the shorter videos.
Warm Up Stretches: <a href="https://youtu.be/r7blflp8oTQ">https://youtu.be/r7blflp8oTQ</a>
These are simple easy stretches that you can do with your child. They are easy to learn and could be incorporated into your daily routine.
Simple Center Work: <a href="https://youtu.be/s0oyITHO_x0">https://youtu.be/s0oyITHO_x0</a>
This is a short video that you could do any time your dancer has a little bit of extra energy, but might not be able to focus for a full class.
Thoughtfulness for class:
We have worked a lot on posture and staying tall in our backs. Have your dancer try their plies while placing something (a small soft toy) on their head.
Select a fun drawing from the Dance Coloring Activity Pages (see PDF doc)
Thank you for dancing with me today! I hope we are together at the studio soon,
Miss Jacqueline
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Pre-Ballet 1 - Saturday April 11th 9:15am - Miss Jacqueline
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Hello Pre-Ballet 1, Saturday at 9:15,
I hope everyone has been enjoying the warmer weather and made the best of your Staycation Spring Break!
This week we are going to focus on the universal language of ballet -- French! No matter where you go in the world, ballet instructors use the French terminology. Please discuss this with your dancer and ask your dancer if they know any other words in another language. The dancers always love sharing what languages they know. Encourage your dancer to share their knowledge!
This lesson will review the basic steps that we use weekly in class. The dancers will review how to do the step, what it means, and will be asked to say that French name.
Here is the link for April 11th class - <a href="https://youtu.be/Of76W01WpBY">https://youtu.be/Of76W01WpBY</a> (this video includes this week's Vocabulary material as well as the previous lesson at the end so that it is accessible in one place).
I recommend having your dancer wear their dance uniform to continue the routine and feel proud of their dancing.
Thoughtfulness for class:
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>When your dancer has completed the video, ask them to teach you their favorite step and what the French name is. Don’t worry if they have difficulty remembering. Dancers will continue to review these steps throughout their training.</li>
</ul>
I have also attached the <a href="http://ashleyballetarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Dance-Coloring-Pages-1.pdf">coloring sheets</a> again this week. ;)
Thank you for dancing with me today!
Miss Jacqueline
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Pre-Ballet 1 - Saturday April 18th 9:15am - Miss Jacqueline
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Hello Pre Ballet 1, Saturday 9:15am class,
I hope you all enjoyed our Vocabulary week!
This week we will be focusing on Choreography - the sequence of steps or movements used to create a dance. Did you know that choreography isn’t only used by dancers? Choreography is used in a variety of fields, including ballet, opera, musical theater, cheerleading, gymnastics, fashion shows, ice skating, marching band, show choir, theatre, synchronized swimming, video game production, and animated art.Today we will begin with some basic stretches and do our warm-up exercises. The final portion of class we will focus on learn a short dance – Choreography!
I also recommend having your dancer wear their uniform, so they feel proud and comfortable while working on their choreography.
Here is your video for the April 18th class: <a href="https://youtu.be/CW6SS45Rj2Y">https://youtu.be/CW6SS45Rj2Y</a>
Activity:
Talk to your dancer about the different types of Choreography mentioned above. Ask your dancer if they have noticed choreography in an activity they do. If you notice choreography point it out to your dancer and ask them to do the same. For extra fun have your dancer choreograph a dance using 3 steps they know!
Thank you for dancing with me today!
Miss Jacqueline
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Pre-Ballet 2
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Pre-Ballet 2 - Tuesday March 17th 4:00pm - Miss Jacqueline
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Pre-Ballet 2 - Tuesday April 7th 4:00pm - Miss Jacqueline
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Hello Pre Ballet 2, Tuesday 4pm class,
I hope everyone has been enjoying the warmer weather and made the best of your Staycation Spring Break!
This week we are going to focus on the language of ballet. French is the universal language of ballet. No matter where you go in the world ballet instructors use the French terminology. Please discuss this with your dancer and any other ask your dancer if they know any words in another language. The dancers always love sharing what languages they know. Encourage your dancer to share their knowledge!
This lesson will review the basic steps that we use weekly in class. The dancers will review how to do the step, what it means, and will be asked to say that French name.
I recommend having your dancer wear their dance uniform to continue the routine and feel proud of their dancing.
Here is the vocabulary video for April 7th:
<a href="https://youtu.be/iwz5KuvEhs4">https://youtu.be/iwz5KuvEhs4</a>
Here are the links for the shorter videos again
Warm Up Stretches: <a href="https://youtu.be/r7blflp8oTQ">https://youtu.be/r7blflp8oTQ</a>
Simple Center Work: <a href="https://youtu.be/s0oyITHO_x0">https://youtu.be/s0oyITHO_x0</a>
Thoughtfulness for class:
When your dancer has completed the video ask them to teach you their favorite step and what the French name is. Don’t worry if they have difficulty remembering. Dancers will continue to review these steps throughout their training.
Here is a fun Dance Coloring Activity Pages (see PDF doc)
Thank you for dancing with me today!
Miss Jacqueline
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Pre-Ballet 2 - Tuesday April 14th 4:00pm - Miss Jacqueline
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Hello Pre Ballet 2, Tuesday 4pm class,
I hope you all enjoyed our Vocabulary week! This week we will be focusing on Choreography- the sequence of steps or movements used to create a dance. Did you know that choreography isn’t only used by dancers? Choreography is used in a variety of fields, including ballet, opera, musical theater, cheerleading, gymnastics, fashion shows, ice skating, marching band, show choir, theatre, synchronized swimming, video game production, and animated art.
Today we will begin with some basic stretches and do our warm-up exercises. The final portion of class we will focus on learning/reviewing our Choreography. I also recommend having your dancer wear their uniform, so they feel proud and comfortable while working on their choreography.
Here is your video for the April 14th class: <a href="https://youtu.be/yGP7_MfrTfQ">https://youtu.be/yGP7_MfrTfQ</a>
Activity:
Talk to your dancer about the different types of Choreography mentioned above. Ask your dancer if they have noticed choreography in an activity they do. If you notice choreography point it out to your dancer and ask them to do the same. For extra fun have your dancer choreograph a dance using 3 steps they know!
Thank you for dancing with me today!
Miss Jacqueline
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Pre-Ballet 2 - Tuesday April 21st 4:00pm - Miss Jacqueline
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Hello Pre Ballet 2, Tuesday 4pm class,
Welcome to New Combination/Warm-Up Week. For my Pre-Ballet classes I have decided to call this Shapes Week!
Ballet is a unique art form. Unlike most art forms, you don’t need an instrument or a tool to create art. Dancers use their body to create lines and shapes. Today dancers will do a new warm-up that focuses on creating shapes. Dancers will look for and try to create different shapes with their legs and arms. All the movements are steps dancer already know. Get ready to have some fun and look for your favorite shape!
Today’s video will include:
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<li>Shapes Combinations</li>
<li>Choreography Review</li>
</ul>
I also recommend having your dancer wear their uniform, so they feel proud and comfortable while working on their choreography.
Here is your video for the April 21st class: <a href="https://youtu.be/V2Fxb6dAA_4">https://youtu.be/V2Fxb6dAA_4</a>
Thank you for dancing with me today!
Miss Jacqueline
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Pre-Ballet 2 - Friday March 20th 4:00pm - Miss Michelle
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Hello Pre-Ballet 2, Friday 4pm class,
Even though we can’t be at the studio together, I am so glad we can learn and dance together today with some online materials. We don’t expect you to do everything perfectly, just have some fun, dance is good for the soul and the immune system!
Today we will go through our usual warm-up and stretches, practice our plié and tendu exercises, and do a few traveling steps to help you get your wiggles out! You don’t need a perfect dance floor, just a small area you can move around in safely.
I also recommend wearing your dance uniform, so you feel proud and comfortable while working on your movement.
Part 1: Classwork
Here is the video link for today's Friday, March 20th 4:00pm missed class: <a href="https://youtu.be/aMSW0s4ednI">https://youtu.be/aMSW0s4ednI</a>
Thoughtfulness for class:
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<li>We have been working so hard on keeping our posture up in our plies. Don't bonk your nose on the wall in front of you. Keep standing tall!</li>
<li>Remember the banana feet we have been practicing? Work to show off those fancy feet each time you pick your feet off the floor. Show these banana feet in your skips and chassé exercises.</li>
</ul>
Part 2: Beyond the Classroom
For additional ballet fun, I have sent out a ballet coloring sheet for you to complete! On this page the dancers are doing what is called "reverence." Reverence typically looks like a bow or curtsy, and it is the last exercise of a ballet class, in which the ballet dancers pay respect to and acknowledge the teacher. We do this at the end of all of our ballet classes too!
Thank you for dancing with me today! I hope we are together at the studio soon,
Miss Michelle
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Pre-Ballet 2 - Friday April 10th 4:00pm - Miss Michelle
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Hello Pre-Ballet 2, Friday 4:00pm class,
I hope you all had a wonderful Spring Break and are enjoying the warm weather! Even though we can’t be at the studio together, I am so glad we can continue to learn and dance together today with some online materials. We don’t expect you to do everything perfectly, just have some fun, dance is good for the soul and the immune system!
Today we will go through our warm-up, a few stretches, review some of our ballet vocabulary, and learn a few new steps! You don’t need a perfect dance floor, just a small area you can move around in safely.
I also recommend wearing your dance uniform, so you feel proud and comfortable while working on your movement.
Part 1: Classwork
Here is your video for today’s Friday, April 10th class:
<a href="https://youtu.be/jceLWyonnP0">https://youtu.be/jceLWyonnP0</a>
Thoughtfulness for class:
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<li>We have been working hard on our “zipper’s”, zip your tummy in and up strong and your back down long for good poster. No slouch monsters allowed!</li>
<li>Test your balance on your new dégagé steps! Work on standing as tall as possible with your hands strong on your hips to help with your balance.</li>
<li>How much can you point your banana feet in your bunny hops? Can you land nice and quiet?</li>
</ul>
Part 2: Beyond the Studio
Enjoy this clip of the Black Swan Pas de Deux from Swan Lake. Swan Lake is one of my most favorite ballets. I can't wait to hear your thoughts!
<a href="https://youtu.be/4Ct1fSFfZ80">https://youtu.be/4Ct1fSFfZ80</a>
Thank you for dancing with me today! I hope we are together at the studio soon,
Miss Michelle
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Pre-Ballet 2 - Friday April 17th 4:00pm - Miss Michelle
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Hello Pre-Ballet 2, Friday 4:00pm class,
I hope you are all doing well! I hope you had a great Spring Break and are enjoying the warmer weather. I know I am! Even though we can’t be at the studio together, I am so glad we can learn and dance together today with some online materials. We don’t expect you to do everything perfectly, just have some fun, dance is good for the soul and the immune system!
Today we are going to start with our usual warm-up and then we are going to start learning our Defile choreography! Time to show off all of the steps that you have learned so far this year in a dance.
I also recommend wearing your dance uniform, so you feel proud and comfortable while working on your movement.
Part 1: Classwork
Here is your video for today’s Friday, April 17th class: <a href="https://youtu.be/Qra8ncE7M54">https://youtu.be/Qra8ncE7M54</a>
Thoughtfulness for class:
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>We have been working hard on our “zipper’s”, zip your tummy in and up strong and your back down long</li>
<li>While learning the choreography, can you think ahead to what comes next? Test yourself and see if you can remember the choreography without watching me!</li>
<li>Always work on fully stretching your feet each time you jump. Show off those banana feet! Can you land in your 1st position every time?</li>
</ul>
Part 2: Beyond the Studio
Please email me (michelle@ashleyballetarts.com) a video of you performing the choreography so far! I would love to see you all dancing at home. Maybe you can perform for your family or teach one of your siblings? Keep practicing and we will learn more next time :)
The edited track to your Defile music is also attached to this email.
Thank you for dancing with me today! I hope we are together at the studio soon,
Miss Michelle
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Pre-Ballet 2 - Saturday March 21st 9:45am - Miss Jacqueline
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Hello Pre Ballet 2, Saturday 9:45am class,
Even though we can't be at the studio together, I am so glad we are making online materials available to you.
Today I am going to share of few different options with you. I will include some short videos (under 5 minutes) and one longer video. I know first-hand that options are always great, but especially right now. Being thrust into unexpected homeschooling and a new “normal” for the time being we will all need a little extra help. These videos are completely optional and hopefully offer you and your little dancer some relief in this stressful time!
I recommend having your dancer wearing their dance uniform. My daughter Nadya helped me with the short videos and I could instantly see a change in her when she put her ballet uniform on. It’s a great way to bring back some routine.
Here is your video for March 21st class: <a href="https://youtu.be/hXLtqChey-Y">https://youtu.be/hXLtqChey-Y</a>
Here are the links for the shorter videos.
Warm Up Stretches: <a href="https://youtu.be/r7blflp8oTQ">https://youtu.be/r7blflp8oTQ</a>
These are simple easy stretches that you can do with your child. They are easy to learn and could be incorporated into your daily routine.
Simple Center Work: <a href="https://youtu.be/s0oyITHO_x0">https://youtu.be/s0oyITHO_x0</a>
This is a short video that you could do anytime your dancer has a little bit of extra energy but might not be able to focus for a full class.
Thoughtfulness for class:
We have worked a lot on posture and staying tall in our backs. Have your dancer try their plies while placing something (a small soft toy) on their head.
Here is a fun Dance Coloring Activity Pages (see PDF doc)
Thank you for dancing with me today! I hope we are together at the studio soon,
Miss Jacqueline
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Pre-Ballet 2 - Saturday Aprl 11th 9:45am - Miss Jacqueline
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Hello Pre-Ballet 2, Saturday at 9:45,
I hope everyone has been enjoying the warmer weather and made the best of your Staycation Spring Break!
This week we are going to focus on the universal language of ballet -- French! No matter where you go in the world, ballet instructors use the French terminology. Please discuss this with your dancer and ask your dancer if they know any other words in another language. The dancers always love sharing what languages they know. Encourage your dancer to share their knowledge!
This lesson will review the basic steps that we use weekly in class. The dancers will review how to do the step, what it means, and will be asked to say that French name.
Here is the link for April 11th class: <a href="https://youtu.be/SqnZwlzO4j4">https://youtu.be/SqnZwlzO4j4</a>
(This video includes this week's Vocabulary material as well as the previous lesson at the end so that it is accessible in one place).
I recommend having your dancer wear their dance uniform to continue the routine and feel proud of their dancing.
Thoughtfulness for class:
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>When your dancer has completed the video, ask them to teach you their favorite step and what the French name is. Don’t worry if they have difficulty remembering. Dancers will continue to review these steps throughout their training.</li>
</ul>
I have also attached the <a href="http://ashleyballetarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Dance-Coloring-Pages-1.pdf">coloring sheets</a> again this week. ;)
Thank you for dancing with me today!
Miss Jacqueline
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Pre-Ballet 2 - Saturday Aprl 18th 9:45am - Miss Jacqueline
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Hello Pre Ballet 2, Saturday 9:45am class,
I hope you all enjoyed our Vocabulary week!
This week we will be focusing on Choreography - the sequence of steps or movements used to create a dance. Did you know that choreography isn’t only used by dancers? Choreography is used in a variety of fields, including ballet, opera, musical theater, cheerleading, gymnastics, fashion shows, ice skating, marching band, show choir, theatre, synchronized swimming, video game production, and animated art.
Today we will begin with some basic stretches and do our warm-up exercises. The final portion of class we will focus on our dance – Choreography!
I also recommend having your dancer wear their uniform, so they feel proud and comfortable while working on their choreography.
Here is your video for the April 18th class: <a href="https://youtu.be/ViS_ave2bCc">https://youtu.be/ViS_ave2bCc</a>
Activity:
Talk to your dancer about the different types of Choreography mentioned above. Ask your dancer if they have noticed choreography in an activity they do. If you notice choreography point it out to your dancer and ask them to do the same. For extra fun have your dancer choreograph a dance using 3 steps they know!
Thank you for dancing with me today!
Miss Jacqueline
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Pre-Ballet 3
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Hello Pre-Ballet 3 class!
Even though we couldn't be at the studio together this week, I am so glad that we can learn and dance together today with some online materials! I would love for you to have some fun and get moving with me :-)
For this week's "virtual class" I have prepared a video of our warm up stretches and pliés for you to follow along with. I hope you see some familiar movements, and hear some familiar music! You can find the music <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1H11uIFV9MIEh9if9jHhTE?si=r3Ue5XZcQJ2R6IqVX4026Q">here on Spotify</a> to listen along if you would like, or just follow along with the video. (Parents, I don't use all of the tracks on this playlist for every class, but they are all fun and appropriate for your dancer to get moving at home!)
I would recommend wearing your ballet class uniform, so you feel good and are comfortable while working on our movement. Make sure you remember your leotard and tights, ballet shoes, and pull your hair back nicely so it isn't distracting and you feel like a ballerina :-)
PART 1: Ballet Class Video
<a href="https://youtu.be/oTTS4IsquKc">Here is our video for our March 16th 5:00pm class</a>
Thoughtfulness for class:
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<li>How is dancing in your house different from dancing in the studio? Will you have to be careful not to run into anything?
Are you doing your very best to follow along and do all of the movements with us?</li>
<li>Remember to use beautiful ballet hands and stretched, pointed toes!</li>
</ul>
PART 2: Stay in Touch!
What was your favorite thing about doing ballet class at your home? Let me know! You can comment on our class video, or reply to this email.
A note to parents: Part 2 will always be optional. I know that life is a little strange right now, schedules are changing, and working from home can be tricky. I would love getting a note from your dancer, but we hope that this "virtual ballet class" can make your lives a little easier, and bring the joy of ballet into your home without adding to your stress level right now.
Thank you for dancing with me today!
Hoping we can dance together again soon,
Ms Liisa
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Pre-Ballet 3 - Monday April 6th 5:15pm - Ms Liisa
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Hello, Pre-Ballet 3 class!
Welcome back from Spring Break! Even though we still can't be at the studio together, I am so glad that we can learn and dance together today with some online materials. I would love for you to have some fun and get moving with me :-)
For today's "virtual class" we will be using our same warm-up from our last class together, again using our familiar playlist available on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1H11uIFV9MIEh9if9jHhTE?si=r3Ue5XZcQJ2R6IqVX4026Q Listen along if you would like, or just follow along with the video. Then, I have prepared a video of some bigger steps that we can practice for our Défilé dance. Next week, we will begin putting these steps and combinations together into our long combinations to practice for Défilé!
I recommend wearing your ballet class uniform, so you feel good and are comfortable while working on your movement. Make sure you remember your leotard and tights, ballet shoes, and pull your hair back nicely so it isn't distracting and you feel like a ballerina :-)
Part 1: Ballet Class Video
Here is your video for our warm-up: <a href="https://youtu.be/oTTS4IsquKc">https://youtu.be/oTTS4IsquKc</a>
Thoughtfulness for class:
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Are you doing your best to follow along and do all of the movements with me?</li>
<li>Remember to use your beautiful ballet hands and strong, tall tummy muscles. I wonder if you've grown since I last saw you - make sure to practice standing tall so I can see how tall you've gotten when I see you again!</li>
</ul>
Part 2: Défilé Practice
Here is your video for our Défilé practice: <a href="https://youtu.be/2W9GJnn8muw">https://youtu.be/2W9GJnn8muw</a>
Thoughtfulness for practice:
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<li>Can you imagine the space around you, with your friends on either side of you? Where is your audience in your space? Make sure you practice just as you would in the studio or on a stage!</li>
<li>Make sure to place your hands where they belong. Do your hands match mine on my hips or in first position?</li>
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Then try these steps with our Défilé music, available here: <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1OkA-Ua8MEiAT2KGZgxJUd0gtxqfTkj5A">https://drive.google.com/open?id=1OkA-Ua8MEiAT2KGZgxJUd0gtxqfTkj5A</a>
Part 3: Stay in Touch!
I love choreographing, whether for Défilé, or other performances, and finding the right piece of music is a big first step. If you could choreography to any piece of music, what would it sound like? What would the music make you think or feel? Would it be slow, or fast? What instruments would it use? Describe it to me, or share a link to a piece of music that you would like to choreograph to!
Thank you for dancing with me today!
Hoping we can dance together again soon,
Ms Liisa
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Pre-Ballet 3 - Monday April 13th 5:15pm - Ms Liisa
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Hello, Pre-Ballet 3 class!
Even though we still can't be at the studio together, I am so glad that we can learn and dance together today with some online materials. I would love for you to have some fun and get moving with me :-)
For today's "virtual class" we will be using our same warm-up from our last class together, again using our familiar playlist available on Spotify here: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1H11uIFV9MIEh9if9jHhTE?si=r3Ue5XZcQJ2R6IqVX4026Q">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1H11uIFV9MIEh9if9jHhTE?si=r3Ue5XZcQJ2R6IqVX4026Q</a> Listen along if you would like, or just follow along with the video. Then, we will put our combination from last week together with our music for Défilé!
I recommend wearing your ballet class uniform, so you feel good and are comfortable while working on your movement. Make sure you remember your leotard and tights, ballet shoes, and pull your hair back nicely so it isn't distracting and you feel like a ballerina :-)
Part 1: Ballet Class Video
Here is your video for our warm-up: <a href="https://youtu.be/oTTS4IsquKc">https://youtu.be/oTTS4IsquKc</a>
Thoughtfulness for class:
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Stretch your toes as long as you can! How beautifully can you point your feet?</li>
<li>Are you doing your quiet ballet walks? Remember, no yucky, loud feet!</li>
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Part 2: Défilé Practice
Here is your video for our Défilé practice: <a href="https://youtu.be/LAlkKAVq4UI">https://youtu.be/LAlkKAVq4UI</a>
Your music for Défilé is available here: <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1OkA-Ua8MEiAT2KGZgxJUd0gtxqfTkj5A">https://drive.google.com/open?id=1OkA-Ua8MEiAT2KGZgxJUd0gtxqfTkj5A</a>
Parents, your dancer will want your help finding the correct side of the room! We start on stage right, which is the right side from the perspective of the dancer as she faces towards the audience. It can also help to place a dot on the floor to be your dancer's spot - we can practice going directly to our spot just like in the studio!
You can also review using our video from last week: <a href="https://youtu.be/2W9GJnn8muw">https://youtu.be/2W9GJnn8muw</a>
Thoughtfulness for practice:
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Can you imagine the space around you, with your friends on either side of you? Where is your audience in your space? Make sure you practice just as you would in the studio or on a stage!</li>
<li>Make sure to place your hands where they belong. Do your hands match mine in first position as you run onstage? Do they match mine on my hips or in high fifth when we chassé front?</li>
<li>Practice with me in your video a few times and see if you can remember the steps and the music better each time!</li>
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Part 3: Stay in Touch!
Last week I asked what kind of music you would like to choreograph to. This week, I would love to know what kind of costume you would wear! Choreographers get to pick the costumes that the dancers wear, which is a really fun part of choreographing a piece! Take a look at the coloring sheets here for inspiration: <a href="http://ashleyballetarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Dance-Coloring-Pages-1.pdf">http://ashleyballetarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Dance-Coloring-Pages-1.pdf</a> Then draw a costume to share with me!
Thank you for dancing with me today!
Hoping we can dance together again soon,
Ms Liisa
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Pre-Ballet 3 - Monday April 20th 5:15pm - Ms Liisa
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Hello, Pre-Ballet 3 class!
Even though we still can't be at the studio together, I am so glad that we can learn and dance together today with some online materials. I would love for you to have some fun and get moving with me :-)
For today's "virtual class" we have a brand-new warmup to do together! Our music is available in this Spotify playlist (if you don't have Spotify, you can look up the playlist details and find these songs on your listening platform of choice - this playlist contains much more music than we use in our warmup, and has fantastic options for your dancer to get moving at home): <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5vDwDiXNSYC3lmyzM4ss1w?si=ERUfrAO3QJ-7XbSVjP4kwQ">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5vDwDiXNSYC3lmyzM4ss1w?si=ERUfrAO3QJ-7XbSVjP4kwQ</a> Listen along if you would like, or just follow along with the video. Then, we will learn our whole Défilé dance, and practice it with our music :-)
I recommend wearing your ballet class uniform, so you feel good and are comfortable while working on your movement. Make sure you remember your leotard and tights, ballet shoes, and pull your hair back nicely so it isn't distracting and you feel like a ballerina :-)
Part 1: Ballet Class Video
Here is your video for our new warm-up: <a href="https://youtu.be/qwAJEsk4qHY">https://youtu.be/qwAJEsk4qHY</a>
Thoughtfulness for class:
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Stretch your toes as long as you can! How beautifully can you point your feet?</li>
<li>We start our new warmup with tall marches! Make sure touch your toe to your knee, and see how well you can find your balance!</li>
</ul>
Part 2: Défilé Practice
I have two videos for you to practice your Défilé dance with today. For this first one, you can dance along with me while I say the steps: <a href="https://youtu.be/GNWcGSEluM0">https://youtu.be/GNWcGSEluM0</a>
Then, you may practice with me with just the music: <a href="https://youtu.be/MHb3URiRvXM">https://youtu.be/MHb3URiRvXM</a>
Your music for Défilé is available here: <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=127S-G7bu4X1GVT17QdPSaz1z2XwPv8jE">https://drive.google.com/open?id=127S-G7bu4X1GVT17QdPSaz1z2XwPv8jE</a>
Parents, your dancer will want your help finding the correct side of the room! We start on stage right, which is the right side from the perspective of the dancer as she faces towards the audience. It can also help to place a dot on the floor to be your dancer's spot - we can practice going directly to our spot just like in the studio, and we skip around and jump over our dot in our choreography :-) Have your dancer repeat each video a few times for practice.
You can also review our steps from this prior video: <a href="https://youtu.be/2W9GJnn8muw">https://youtu.be/2W9GJnn8muw</a>
Thoughtfulness for practice:
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Can you imagine the space around you, with your friends on either side of you? Where is your audience in your space? Make sure you practice just as you would in the studio or on a stage!</li>
<li>Make sure to place your hands where they belong. Do your hands match mine in first position as you run onstage? Do they match mine on my hips or in high fifth when we chassé front?</li>
<li>Practice with me in your video a few times and see if you can remember the steps and the music better each time!</li>
</ul>
Part 3: Stay in Touch!
I would love for you to perform your dance! Ask your parents or other family members to be an audience, and prepare your "stage." How else can you prepare for a performance? (Ideas: Prepare a "costume" using your ballet class uniform. Do your hair is in a ballet bun. Make a program - write out the name of your dance, and who the choreographer and performers are!) Have a parent videotape your performance and share it with me - I would love to see your beautiful dancing!
Thank you for dancing with me today!
Hoping we can dance together again soon,
Ms Liisa
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Pre-Ballet 3 - Thursday March 19th 4:00pm - Miss Jacqueline
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Hello Pre Ballet 3, Thursday 4:00pm class,
Even though we can't be at the studio together, I am so glad we are making online materials available to you.
Today I am going to share of few different options with you. I will include some short videos (under 10 minutes) and one full length video. I know first-hand that options are always great, but especially right now. Being thrust into unexpected homeschooling and a new “normal” for the time being we will all need a little extra help. These videos are completely optional and hopefully offer you and your little dancer some relief in this stressful time!
I recommend having your dancer wearing their dance uniform. My daughter Nadya helped me with the short videos and I could instantly see a change in her when she put her ballet uniform on. It’s a great way to bring back some routine.
Here is your video for March 19th class: <a href="https://youtu.be/BI6xBOV0Yu8">https://youtu.be/BI6xBOV0Yu8</a>
Here are the links for the shorter videos:
Warm Up Stretches: <a href="https://youtu.be/r7blflp8oTQ">https://youtu.be/r7blflp8oTQ</a>
These are simple easy stretches that you can do with your child. They are easy to learn and could be incorporated into your daily routine.
Simple Center Work: <a href="https://youtu.be/s0oyITHO_x0">https://youtu.be/s0oyITHO_x0</a>
This is a short video that you could do anytime your dancer has a little bit of extra energy but might not be able to focus for a full class.
Thoughtfulness for class:
We have worked a lot on posture and staying tall in our backs. Have your dancer try their plies while placing something (a small soft toy) on their head.
Let's practice what we have learned thus far for Défilé:
Review the steps mentioned in the video. Teach a family member how to do them too!
Pick any drawing from the Dance Coloring and Activity Pages (see PDF docs)
Thank you for dancing with me today! I hope we are together at the studio soon,
Miss Jacqueline
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Pre-Ballet 3 - Thursday April 9th 4:00pm - Miss Jacqueline
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Hello Pre Ballet 3, Thursday 4:00pm class,
I hope everyone has been enjoying the warmer weather and made the best of your Staycation Spring Break!
This week we are going to focus on the language of ballet. French is the universal language of ballet. No matter where you go in the world ballet instructors use the French terminology. Please discuss this with your dancer and ask your dancer if they know any other words in another language. The dancers always love sharing what languages they know. Encourage your dancer to share their knowledge!
This lesson will review the basic steps that we use weekly in class. The dancers will review how to do the step, what it means, and will be asked to say that French name.
I recommend having your dancer wear their dance uniform to continue the routine and feel proud of their dancing.
Here is the vocabulary video for April 9th: <a href="https://youtu.be/PGYMGaNC8h9">https://youtu.be/PGYMGaNC8h9</a>
Here is the video for March 19th class if you would like to do it again: <a href="https://youtu.be/BI6xBOV0Yu8">https://youtu.be/BI6xBOV0Yu8</a>
Thoughtfulness for class:
When your dancer has completed the video ask them to teach you their favorite step and what the French name is. Don’t worry if they have difficulty remembering. Dancers will continue to review these steps throughout their training.
Here is a fun <a href="http://ashleyballetarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Dance-Coloring-Pages-1.pdf">Dance Coloring Activity Pages (see PDF doc)</a>
Thank you for dancing with me today!,
Miss Jacqueline
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Pre-Ballet 3 - Thursday April 16th 4:00pm - Miss Jacqueline
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I hope you all enjoyed our Vocabulary week!
This week we will be focusing on Choreography - the sequence of steps or movements used to create a dance. Did you know that choreography isn’t only used by dancers? Choreography is used in a variety of fields, including ballet, opera, musical theater, cheerleading, gymnastics, fashion shows, ice skating, marching band, show choir, theatre, synchronized swimming, video game production, and animated art.
Today we will begin with some basic stretches and do our warm-up exercises. The final portion of class we will focus on learning/reviewing our Choreography. I also recommend having your dancer wear their uniform, so they feel proud and comfortable while working on their choreography.
Here is your video for the April 16th class: <a href="https://youtu.be/JFPE0IEOxik">https://youtu.be/JFPE0IEOxik</a>
Activity:
Talk to your dancer about the different types of Choreography mentioned above. Ask your dancer if they have noticed choreography in an activity they do. If you notice choreography point it out to your dancer and ask them to do the same. For extra fun have your dancer choreograph a dance using 3 steps they know!
Thank you for dancing with me today!
Miss Jacqueline
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Pre-Ballet 3 - Thursday April 23rd 4:00pm - Miss Jacqueline
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Hello Pre Ballet 3, Thursday 4pm class,
Welcome to New Combination/Warm-Up Week. For my Pre-Ballet classes I have decided to call this Shapes Week!
Ballet is a unique art form. Unlike most art forms, you don’t need an instrument or a tool to create art. Dancers use their body to create lines and shapes. Today dancers will do a new warm-up that focuses on creating shapes. Dancers will look for and try to create different shapes with their legs and arms. All the movements are steps dancer
already know. Get ready to have some fun and look for your favorite shape!
Today’s video will include:
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<li>Shapes Combinations</li>
<li>Choreography Review</li>
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I also recommend having your dancer wear their uniform, so they feel proud and comfortable while working on their choreography.
Here is your video for the April 23rd class: <a href="https://youtu.be/VQ-5txsdqM8">https://youtu.be/VQ-5txsdqM8</a>
Thank you for dancing with me today!
Miss Jacqueline
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Pre-Ballet 3 - Saturday March 21st 9:15am - Ms Liisa
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Hello Pre-Ballet 3 class!
Even though we couldn't be at the studio together this week, I am so glad that we can learn and dance together today with some online materials! I would love for you to have some fun and get moving with me :-)
For this week's "virtual class" I have prepared a video of our warm up stretches and pliés for you to follow along with. I hope you see some familiar movements, and hear some familiar music! You can find the music <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1H11uIFV9MIEh9if9jHhTE?si=r3Ue5XZcQJ2R6IqVX4026Q">here on Spotify</a> to listen along if you would like, or just follow along with the video. (Parents, I don't use all of the tracks on this playlist for every class, but they are all fun and appropriate for your dancer to get moving at home!)
I would recommend wearing your ballet class uniform, so you feel good and are comfortable while working on our movement. Make sure you remember your leotard and tights, ballet shoes, and pull your hair back nicely so it isn't distracting and you feel like a ballerina :-)
PART 1: Ballet Class Video
<a href="https://youtu.be/oTTS4IsquKc">Here is our video for our March 21st 9:15am class</a>
Thoughtfulness for class:
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>How is dancing in your house different from dancing in the studio? Will you have to be careful not to run into anything?
Are you doing your very best to follow along and do all of the movements with us?</li>
<li>Remember to use beautiful ballet hands and stretched, pointed toes!</li>
</ul>
PART 2: Stay in Touch!
What was your favorite thing about doing ballet class at your home? Let me know! You can comment on our class video, or reply to this email.
A note to parents: Part 2 will always be optional. I know that life is a little strange right now, schedules are changing, and working from home can be tricky. I would love getting a note from your dancer, but we hope that this "virtual ballet class" can make your lives a little easier, and bring the joy of ballet into your home without adding to your stress level right now.
Thank you for dancing with me today!
Hoping we can dance together again soon,
Ms Liisa
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Pre-Ballet 3 - Saturday April 11th 9:15am - Ms Liisa
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Hello, Pre-Ballet 3 class!
Welcome back from Spring Break! Even though we still can't be at the studio together, I am so glad that we can learn and dance together today with some online materials. I would love for you to have some fun and get moving with me :-)
For today's "virtual class" we will be using our same warm-up from our last class together, again using our familiar playlist available on Spotify here: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1H11uIFV9MIEh9if9jHhTE?si=r3Ue5XZcQJ2R6IqVX4026Q">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1H11uIFV9MIEh9if9jHhTE?si=r3Ue5XZcQJ2R6IqVX4026Q</a> Listen along if you would like, or just follow along with the video. Then, I have prepared a video of some of the bigger steps that we can practice for our Défilé dance. Next week, we will begin putting these steps and combinations together into our long combinations to practice for Défilé!
I recommend wearing your ballet class uniform, so you feel good and are comfortable while working on your movement. Make sure you remember your leotard and tights, ballet shoes, and pull your hair back nicely so it isn't distracting and you feel like a ballerina :-)
Part 1: Ballet Class Video
Here is your video for our warm-up: <a href="https://youtu.be/oTTS4IsquKc">https://youtu.be/oTTS4IsquKc</a>
Thoughtfulness for class:
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Are you doing your best to follow along and do all of the movements with me?</li>
<li>Remember to use your beautiful ballet hands and tall tummy muscles. I wonder if you've grown since the last time I saw you - make sure to practice standing tall so I can see how tall you've gotten when I see you again!</li>
</ul>
Part 2: Défilé Practice
Here is your video for our Défilé practice: <a href="https://youtu.be/2W9GJnn8muw">https://youtu.be/2W9GJnn8muw</a>
Thoughtfulness for practice:
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Can you imagine the space around you and your friends on either side of you? Where is your audience in your space? Make sure you practice just as you would in the studio or on a stage!</li>
<li>Make sure to place your hands where they belong. Do you hands match mine on my hips or in first position?</li>
</ul>
Then try these steps with our Défilé music, available here: <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1iuxlpLZ0lLfUpujPGpzsMgfzmw8On7lP">https://drive.google.com/open?id=1iuxlpLZ0lLfUpujPGpzsMgfzmw8On7lP</a>
Part 3: Stay in Touch!
I love choreographing, whether for Défilé or other performances, and finding the right piece of music is a big first step. If you could choreograph to any piece of music, what would it sound like? What would the music make you think or feel? Would it be slow, or fast? What instruments would it use? Describe it to me, or share a link to a piece of music that you would like to choreograph to!
Thank you for dancing with me today!
Hoping we can dance together again soon,
Ms Liisa
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Pre-Ballet 3 - Saturday April 18th 9:15am - Ms Liisa
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Hello, Pre-Ballet 3 class!
Even though we still can't be at the studio together, I am so glad that we can learn and dance together today with some online materials. I would love for you to have some fun and get moving with me :-)
For today's "virtual class" we will be using our same warm-up from our last class together, again using our familiar playlist available on Spotify here: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1H11uIFV9MIEh9if9jHhTE?si=r3Ue5XZcQJ2R6IqVX4026Q">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1H11uIFV9MIEh9if9jHhTE?si=r3Ue5XZcQJ2R6IqVX4026Q</a> Listen along if you would like, or just follow along with the video. Then, we will put our combination from last week together with our music for Défilé, and learn our whole dance!
I recommend wearing your ballet class uniform, so you feel good and are comfortable while working on your movement. Make sure you remember your leotard and tights, ballet shoes, and pull your hair back nicely so it isn't distracting and you feel like a ballerina :-)
Part 1: Ballet Class Video
Here is your video for our warm-up: <a href="https://youtu.be/oTTS4IsquKc">https://youtu.be/oTTS4IsquKc</a>
Thoughtfulness for class:
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Stretch your toes as long as you can! How beautifully can you point your feet?</li>
<li>Are you doing your quiet ballet walks? Remember, no yucky, loud feet!</li>
</ul>
Part 2: Défilé Practice
I have two videos for you to practice your Défilé dance with today. For this first one, you can dance along with me while I say the steps: <a href="https://youtu.be/nRsYotdXAcY">https://youtu.be/nRsYotdXAcY</a>
Then, you may practice with me with just the music: <a href="https://youtu.be/ubOSIYgap0E">https://youtu.be/ubOSIYgap0E</a>
Your music for Défilé is available here: <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1OkA-Ua8MEiAT2KGZgxJUd0gtxqfTkj5A">https://drive.google.com/open?id=1OkA-Ua8MEiAT2KGZgxJUd0gtxqfTkj5A</a>
Parents, your dancer will want your help finding the correct side of the room! We start on stage right, which is the right side from the perspective of the dancer as she faces towards the audience. It can also help to place a dot on the floor to be your dancer's spot - we can practice going directly to our spot just like in the studio! Have your dancer repeat each video a few times for practice.
You can also review our steps using our video from last week: <a href="https://youtu.be/2W9GJnn8muw">https://youtu.be/2W9GJnn8muw</a>
Thoughtfulness for practice:
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<li>Can you imagine the space around you, with your friends on either side of you? Where is your audience in your space? Make sure you practice just as you would in the studio or on a stage!</li>
<li>Make sure to place your hands where they belong. Do your hands match mine in first position as you run onstage? Do they match mine on my hips or in high fifth when we chassé front?</li>
<li>Practice with me in your video a few times and see if you can remember the steps and the music better each time!</li>
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Part 3: Stay in Touch!
Last week I asked what kind of music you would like to choreograph to. This week, I would love to know what kind of costume you would wear! Choreographers get to pick the costumes that the dancers wear, which is a really fun part of choreographing a piece! Take a look at the coloring sheets here for inspiration: <a href="http://ashleyballetarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Dance-Coloring-Pages-1.pdf">http://ashleyballetarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Dance-Coloring-Pages-1.pdf</a> Then draw a costume to share with me!
I would also love for you to perform your dance! Ask your parents or other family members to be an audience, and prepare your "stage." How else can you prepare for a performance? (Ideas: Prepare a "costume" using your ballet class uniform. Do your hair is in a ballet bun. Make a program - write out the name of your dance, and who the choreographer and performers are!) Have a parent videotape your performance and share it with me - I would love to see your beautiful dancing!
Thank you for dancing with me today!
Hoping we can dance together again soon,
Ms Liisa
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