To improve my flexibility and strength by incorporating at least 3 different stretches and exercises in my daily ballet practice routine, such as “Grand Battement” , “Rond de jambe” and “Fouettés”. My goal is to be able to increase my range of motion and strength within 12 months. I will attend a ballet class twice a week for 1 hour and will practice at home for an additional 2 hours per week. Physical Recreation, Dance / Gymnastics, Balletread more
To improve my footwork by learning and practicing the proper execution of at least 3 different types of ballet steps such as “pas de bourrée”, “jeté” and “échappé”. My goal is to be able to perform these steps correctly with proper technique and control within 6 months. I will attend a ballet class twice a week for 1 hour and will practice at home for an additional 1 hour per week. Ballet, Physical Recreation, Dance / Gymnasticsread more
To improve my pointe work by learning and practicing at least 3 different pointe exercises and steps such as “tendu”, “degagé” and “adagio”. My goal is to be able to perform these steps correctly with proper technique and control within 6 months. I will attend a ballet class once a week for 1 hour and will practice at home for an additional 2 hours per week. Physical Recreation, Dance / Gymnastics, Balletread more
To improve my performance skills by learning and performing at least one short ballet piece from a well-known ballet repertoire, such as “Swan Lake” or “The Nutcracker.” My goal is to be able to perform the piece with proper technique, expression and stage presence within 12 months. I will attend a ballet class twice a week for 1 hour and will practice at home for an additional 2 hours per week. Physical Recreation, Dance / Gymnastics, Balletread more
To improve my posture and alignment by learning and practicing the proper ballet body position and alignment, such as “plié” and “relevé” movements. My goal is to be able to maintain proper posture and alignment during the execution of basic ballet steps within 3 months. I will attend a ballet class once a week for 1 hour and will practice at home for an additional 1 hour per week. Physical Recreation, Dance / Gymnastics, Balletread more
I will review and use available resources (e.g. videos, tutorials, etc.) to continuously improve my performance. Physical Recreation, Dance / Gymnastics, Balletread more