Class One Jazz (Younger):
This class went quite well today. The dancer's tumbling classes ended so she is able to stay for the whole hour for the rest of the session! I was quite excited. I decided to add isolations to the warm up for both classes to help them with the hip hop routine, and it is fun to see them learning a new concept. We worked on our leaps, kicks, chaines, pirouettes and I began teaching the stag leap. It was fun to see her attack a new challenge, and I think she'll be able to get them down quite well by the showcase.
Class Two Jazz (Older):
We had a fun day in this class as well. The students are very engaged and well behaved (even if they are quite talkative). We worked on our kicks, pirouettes, side leaps, chaines, leaps, and really pushed straight legs today. They are all improving a lot and it is a fun group! I also talked more about spotting in this class especially. It can be a difficult concept to pick up, but they are doing pretty well. With the spotting their chaines are staying straighter, but there is still a lot of wobbling with each step, which will be the next thing we work on.
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Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Monday, February 27, 2017
Session Two Day Four (MW)
Class One General Dance ages 5-8:
This class went pretty well. I kept it fast paced enough to keep everyone entertained. It was still a struggle (five and six year-olds struggle with paying attention) but it went well. We worked on plies, tendus, rond de jambs, kicks, stretching, leaps, chines, and sautes.
I think this class is going well, but I need to start getting their ballet dance ready for them to learn so they can be ready before we need to move on to the next style.
Class Two Ballet ages 5-8:
This class got a little out of hand today. The one boy is not very interested in ballet. He doesn't have the attention span for the barre, and distracts the other students and by the time we leave, he is done. I'm going to need to come up with ways to keep his attention.
I think I need to work on controlling a classroom and having a more "teacher" presence. I want the kids to be comfortable and feel safe, but I also need them to listen and learn to pay attention and follow dance etiquette.
Today we worked on plies, tenus, rond de jambs, pirouettes, kicks, leaps, sautes, chaines, and began pas de chats. It was kind of a mess, but I think they are learning, even if it is a struggle to get them to pay attention. I hope I can hire an assistant soon. ballet is very specific, and it is hard to manage five students and give them all the feed back and help that they need.
Class Three Ballet ages 9-12:
Today there was still only one student, but she has a friend that will hopefully be coming next time so we can continue the class.
We worked on plies, tendus, rond de jambs, and did some releves to prepare for pirouettes. We then did stretching, kicks on the ground, leaps, chaines, pas de chats and learned pas de bourrees. It was a good class, and I enjoy teaching an older class, especially a ballet class.
This class went pretty well. I kept it fast paced enough to keep everyone entertained. It was still a struggle (five and six year-olds struggle with paying attention) but it went well. We worked on plies, tendus, rond de jambs, kicks, stretching, leaps, chines, and sautes.
I think this class is going well, but I need to start getting their ballet dance ready for them to learn so they can be ready before we need to move on to the next style.
Class Two Ballet ages 5-8:
This class got a little out of hand today. The one boy is not very interested in ballet. He doesn't have the attention span for the barre, and distracts the other students and by the time we leave, he is done. I'm going to need to come up with ways to keep his attention.
I think I need to work on controlling a classroom and having a more "teacher" presence. I want the kids to be comfortable and feel safe, but I also need them to listen and learn to pay attention and follow dance etiquette.
Today we worked on plies, tenus, rond de jambs, pirouettes, kicks, leaps, sautes, chaines, and began pas de chats. It was kind of a mess, but I think they are learning, even if it is a struggle to get them to pay attention. I hope I can hire an assistant soon. ballet is very specific, and it is hard to manage five students and give them all the feed back and help that they need.
Class Three Ballet ages 9-12:
Today there was still only one student, but she has a friend that will hopefully be coming next time so we can continue the class.
We worked on plies, tendus, rond de jambs, and did some releves to prepare for pirouettes. We then did stretching, kicks on the ground, leaps, chaines, pas de chats and learned pas de bourrees. It was a good class, and I enjoy teaching an older class, especially a ballet class.
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Day Twelve - Showcase!
I arrived late (due to car trouble) but the girls were there and so excited to go!
We began by doing a simple warm up (some free dance and the rhythm song) and then did some quick stretching. We then practiced our "explode" combination, and ran through the dance a few times. We had to practice not talking and narrating through the dance (which I realized we shoul've practiced a lot sooner). I then sent the girls to grab a drink and bring in their families. We were waiting for one parent so I had the girls show their chaines (since they are the main thing we didn't do in our dance) which was very fun. We then did the dance, and besides some giggling it went off without a hitch! They all did so well, and I was so proud of them for remembering and picking up so much! It was really exciting and fun to see them so happy and excited and to see how far they'd come!
With my plans to get a teaching job out of state after I graduate I was a little sad to have this session be over. I'll miss these girls, and I hope they sign up next session as well! But I am also excited to get an opportunity to try some of the new ideas that I've had with this next group of dancers.
We began by doing a simple warm up (some free dance and the rhythm song) and then did some quick stretching. We then practiced our "explode" combination, and ran through the dance a few times. We had to practice not talking and narrating through the dance (which I realized we shoul've practiced a lot sooner). I then sent the girls to grab a drink and bring in their families. We were waiting for one parent so I had the girls show their chaines (since they are the main thing we didn't do in our dance) which was very fun. We then did the dance, and besides some giggling it went off without a hitch! They all did so well, and I was so proud of them for remembering and picking up so much! It was really exciting and fun to see them so happy and excited and to see how far they'd come!
With my plans to get a teaching job out of state after I graduate I was a little sad to have this session be over. I'll miss these girls, and I hope they sign up next session as well! But I am also excited to get an opportunity to try some of the new ideas that I've had with this next group of dancers.
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Day Four
I began class with a game to warm up (free dancing with different challenges; fast, slow, high, low, together, separate, etc) and added some new stretches. I liked having a moment to collect myself at the beginning of class and let the students dance some of their energy out to get warm.
We continued to work on technique for pirouettes, kicks, chasses, leaps, and chaines, and we got an new student! She hasn't danced before but is willing to try everything and will be coming from 4:30 to 5:30 which will be so much fun for the other late comer to have a friend instead of being stuck with just the teacher for her last half hour.
I have also discovered that when I allow them to do fast chaines the momentum helps them continue to go in the correct direction instead of flipping back and forth. They are doing pretty good, and it was very exciting for me to realize that they were doing better than expected!
We continued to work on technique for pirouettes, kicks, chasses, leaps, and chaines, and we got an new student! She hasn't danced before but is willing to try everything and will be coming from 4:30 to 5:30 which will be so much fun for the other late comer to have a friend instead of being stuck with just the teacher for her last half hour.
I have also discovered that when I allow them to do fast chaines the momentum helps them continue to go in the correct direction instead of flipping back and forth. They are doing pretty good, and it was very exciting for me to realize that they were doing better than expected!
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