N.E. Dance

CLASSICAL BALLET

Children's Classes.

Ballet Foundation: We dance our way through an adventure story to magical music with plenty of props while learning all the ballet basics from foot and arm positions to movements and steps! We have new adventures every three to four weeks and always end our lesson with a dance game!

Ballet Level I: We learn our first ballet barre and centre exercises including allegro (jumps), focussing particularly on posture, balance, stretching and strengthening our movements. We begin to learn the French terminology, too! We often use props and always have the chance to use our imagination at the end of the class with a dance game or free dance.

Ballet Level II: We continue to progress in our barre and centre exercises, now including a lot more port de bras (arm positions and sequences) and core exercises, helping us to focus more on our upper bodies as well as our legs and feet. We often get the chance to be creative by creating our own short choreographies. In the last class of term we like to create a story through dance steps and movements.

Ballet Level III: Our barre and centre exercises start becoming a little more complex, challenging our concentration and coordination. We start to learn tours (turns), and practice expression through posture and mime. We are encouraged to be creative, especially being aware of musicality in our movements and own choreographies.

Class Style.

At N.E. Dance all pupils are taught the beauty and strength of classical ballet through correct execution of movements and steps. The main priority is for all pupils to experience the joy of dance and to enjoy increasing their skills. This is enabled by creating a disciplined but fun learning environment and giving the pupils the opportunity to use their imagination by encouraging their creativity. N.E. Dance teaches Russian ballet technique (Vaganova) which is still one of the leading ballet techniques in the world, using a curriculum applicable for all levels of ballet.

Quality.

The size of each class is held at a maximum of 12 pupils. This enables working with each pupil and recognising their individual development. Encouragement, correction and teaching can therefore occur as required to maintain a high standard in every class.

N.E. Dance also boasts professional ballet barres and mirrors in a very spacious and bright hall which has a high ceiling, perfect for allegro (all of the jumps)!

Uniform.

The correct ballet attire not only creates body and movement awareness but is considered part of the ballet discipline. Each class level has its own coloured leotard. This helps differentiate the levels while working as a motivational aspect when achieving the move to a higher group. Adults do not have a specific uniform but are required to wear black ballet clothing and ballet shoes. Hair must be tied back.

Performing Opportunities.

Apart from taking part in weekly classes, pupils from Level I upwards have the chance to take part in a yearly presentation class in front of friends and family. We also have a bi-annual internal "N.E. Dance Spectacular" Show which all classes participate in. Holiday clubs enable our younger N.E. dancers to bring friends, learn some new steps and face some new fun dance challenges.

Levels.

Ballet Foundation (age 3+) - pale pink uniform

Ballet Level I (age 5-7+) - pale pink uniform (with skirt)

Ballet Level II (age 8-10+) - pale blue uniform

Ballet Level III (age 11-13+) - garnet uniform

Ballet Level IV (age 14-16+) - black uniform

Adults - no specific uniform but black ballet clothing required

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CLASSICAL BALLET