Teaching ballet to kids

What to teach 3-year-olds in dance class One of the questions I am asked most frequently is what to teach 3-year-olds in dance class. As the Preschool years are such a time of rapid development, when you are planning your Preschool Dance classes each age group needs careful attention. 3-year-olds can be a particular challenge as they are often just coming out of Mommy and Me dance classes. The 3-4 age group is the first time dancers are coming into the room on their own and you need to make…

Have you thought about teaching ballet to elementary students? Even if you're not a dancer, teaching ballet can be a fun and meaningful addition to your classroom dance curriculum.

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!

It’s not easy to create the proper lines and shapes required in classical ballet, but there are many concepts we can impart in class that they can grasp and accomplish even at a very young age. Ruth Brinkerhoff’s Article titled “Using Arms and Feet in Pre-Ballet” is a thorough look into how the little bodies of […]

Discover the 5 tools every preschool dance teacher must have to ensure their classes are fun, smooth and successful

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…

Language Teacher's Toolbox: French Vocabulary: Learning Ballet

Balletclass for kids.