Pre ballet class ideas

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Join me today for tips on teaching preschool and kindergarten dance classes. I explain my typical lesson plan with special activities and other tips I have l...

This post features Preschool Ballet Content including ideas on props that will not only stimulate the young dancer’s imagination, but also help them develop motor skills and spatial awareness. It is so important when children are learning to dance between the ages of 3 and 5 that they are learning in a creative, fun and challenging way suitable for their ages.

It's not a suggestion, it's a tried and true fact that young dancers need a short break at least once in their 45-minute to 1 hour long ballet class. Try these fun games that teach ballet technique while having fun with friends!

Rising in popularity over the past 10 years is the idea of the “combination class”. There are teachers and studio owners who love the idea, and others who struggle with teaching all that needs to be taught in such a short amount of time. How can teachers learn to adapt and provide a solid dance […]

I think one of the biggest challenges when teaching very young children is figuring out where to start! Should you start with body parts? Pathways? Size? Levels? First Position? Maybe just fr…

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Preschool dance activities for your class! Below I have different preschool dance activities based on class size, age, and social development.