Little Fairies

Our second level introduces students to more ballet movements, while still encouraging their creativity and imaginations through story-time and costume dances. We emphasize exploring the student's natural passion for melody, rhythm and movement, as well as listening to the music. "Free dance" time is important to the students at this level, as it allows them to express themselves and show their love of movement. Students continue to work on following directions, cooperating with others, and will begin to develop spatial orientation and use basic counting skills. Students will dance with partners, play ballerina games, and memorize short dance combinations at this level.



Movements introduced: first position with arms, second position with arms, plies in first and second, tendus to the side, piques, straightening legs during stretching, pre-ballet walks, chasses, ballet marches, leaps, bourrees.