This course is designed for students with no or very minimal experience in ballet technique. Ballet I introduces students to the basic skills and terminology of ballet. The course includes barre exercises with an emphasis on alignment. Center work will include adagio, tendu, basic turns, petite allegro, and grande allegro in simple combinations. The course is designed to develop individual body awareness, strength, flexibility, and an appreciation of the art of ballet.
- Course creator: Omolabake Tomaba
- Teacher: Kunle Akerele
This course is designed for students with no or very minimal experience in ballet technique. Ballet I introduces students to the basic skills and terminology of ballet. The course includes barre exercises with an emphasis on alignment. Center work will include adagio, tendu, basic turns, petite allegro, and grande allegro in simple combinations. The course is designed to develop individual body awareness, strength, flexibility, and an appreciation of the art of ballet.
Welcome to the world of ballet! This week, you will explore the history of ballet, learn basic terminology, and practice fundamental postures and alignments essential to the art form.
Lesson Objectives
By the end of this week, you will:
- Gain an understanding of ballet’s origins and cultural significance.
- Learn and practice proper posture, alignment, and turnout.
- Understand and use basic ballet terms, such as plié and tendu.