Learn 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th position. I teach you the mechanics of each ballet position with a focus on correct alignment and body awareness.

Learn the positions of the arms. I teach you the mechanics of 5th en bas, 5th en avant, 5th en haut, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th with a focus on correct alignment and body awareness.

Let’s dive into 3 basic ballet movements- plié, tendu, and dégagé. Work on the fundamentals that will translate into more complex movement.

Work on the stepping stones of leg extensions. Begin with half circles, move into a leg lift, and finish off with a powerful kick.

Learn 3 basic positions of the leg- passé, attitude, and arabesque. Each position will eventually translate into movement, rather than a static pose.

I break down 3 basic turns with a focus on control and placement. Travel across the floor with your chaîné and piqué turns, while staying in place and grounded for your pirouette.

Learn 2 basic movements that are used as connectors for more complex phrases. Tombé pas de bourrée is often used as a turn or leap prep and balancé is usually used as a waltz step.

Learn an across the floor waltz step that emphasizes clean footwork. Work on staying with a ¾ time signature and brushing through the feet to gain strength.

Practice 3 basic dance jumps- sauté, changement, and echappé. I guide you through each jump with a focus on positioning, rolling through the feet, and clean transitions.

Practice your big jump, the saut de chat or “jump of the cat”. We piece together a tombé pas de bourrée and glissade to prep for our large leap.

Learn how to hold your fingers when working through ballet technique. I guide you through a proper close of class, your reverence. We perform a reverence out of respect for the art, the instructor, and the student.