We've all seen it. It's recital time, and it's time for a group of little ones to line up and curtsy. (Of course, boys will bow, but for the sake of simplicity we will say curtsy in this post.) Regardless of whether they are pointing one foot front or crossing one leg in back to curtsy, it always seems in disarray.
Read More
There are many schools of thought on turnout in ballet. At Once Upon A Ballet, we recommend the degree of turnout progresses according to each student’s ability and age.
Read More
Last week, we discussed some ways to help you manage your pre-ballet classes. This week we'll continue our discussion with a few more tips.
Read More
For seasoned teachers and newbies alike, you can never have too many tips in your teacher’s “toolbox”. If you’re just starting out teaching pre-ballet, here are some tips that will help your classes run more smoothly.
Read More
Most of us started dancing simply because we loved it. But did you know ballet provides more benefits to children than just joy of movement?
Read More
Today, we continue our discussion on using props effectively in ballet class. Here are a few more tips for using props, especially in preschool and pre-ballet classes.
Read More
The right props can liven up a preschool or pre-ballet class and of course, bring out the creativity in your children. What's more, good dance props can fire up preschoolers to learn faster, and that's great for the class!
Read More
Two of the first “real” ballet steps we teach in our preschool ballet classes are plié and tendu. These are also almost always the first two exercises older dancers do at the barre in ballet class.
Read More
“But how can my 3 year old learn ballet?” We hear questions like this from time to time. For very young children, they are learning much more than ballet steps in preschool ballet classes.
Read More
Why is battement soutenu important? It require a lot of strength, coordination and correct technique. However, it helps to build strength and can help to improve turnout, jumps and relevés.
Read More
In our Once Upon A Ballet Curriculum, flex and pointe is done during the circle warm-up in the lower levels and may be done during the initial floorwork warm-up in Ballet I.
Read More