The reason we want to have these requirements is because as we build and grow this program we want the dancers to have something to work for, and something to strive for that is clear for both dancer and parent. We want to be transparent and clear about how we hope the kids are able to excel in the program and that means creating a tangible set of standards that we can all check in with that will set a bar as kids grow and shift in their classes at the Hayden center.
Perry-Mansfield’s Mission is to provide young people superior arts training in body, heart, and mind and to promote creativity, a sense of the close association of the arts, and the values of a way of life close to nature. So these “standards” are to help the students find organized physical growth as we also explore and dive into the hearts and minds aspects of the arts in every class.
Ballet Two introduces an expanded age-appropriate repertoire of ballet fundamentals. Students will continue to learn correct execution of turnout and placement in basic positions; continue to develop their coordination; and focus on age-appropriate spatial and body awareness. Students will work cooperatively with the teacher and their classmates, continue to learn ballet class etiquette, and work on strength and flexibility with simple conditioning exercises.
Dancers will organize themselves at the bar without assistance, dancers will start to utilize time for personal stretching. Dancers will be kind to themselves and others. Dancers will take control of their bodies and voices in the space.
Students will develop a more clear understanding for basic ballet positions including first, second, and fifth. Students will know and understand demi, and grand movements specifically pertaining to Plié. Students will recognize and execute with better understanding the following terms: demi plié, grand plié, arabesque, rond de jambe, sauté, tendu, chaīnés, passé, leap, pointe and flex, balls of the feet, turn out and elevé.
Students will be introduced to: Fourth position. Fondu. Safe warm up practices for them to start using on their own. Center adagio. Dancers will begin learning the preparation for pirouettes. Dancers will start learning common traveling steps from the corner; such as tombé, pas de bourrée, glissade. Dancers will begin learning the mechanics for jetés. Dancers will start placing more importance on their Port de bras (carriage of the arms).
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