Ballet

From first steps to pirouettes

What: An introduction to classical ballet technique, dance steps, jumps and turns.
Where: At the participating school or lesson location.
When: The groups, lesson days and times are listed with your school's activities.
Who: A specialist teacher from Skills for Kids.

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Programme

Children discover how posture and technique help with dancing. They practise carefully and build up different movements.

A solid foundation

Leg stretches, turnout and muscle-strengthening exercises are part of the lesson.
Turning and jumping

Children practise different jumps and turns.
Steps to music

The techniques come together in dance steps.

The programme described is suitable for groups 3 to 8 (ages 6–12). Check with your school to see which year groups the series is available for.

Skills children practise here

Body awareness
Balance
Attention to technique

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