 Teaching beginning ballet technique
Author: Kassing, Gayle & Danielle M Jay Published: 1998 Even dancers who have studied ballet for many years may be intimidated by the idea of teaching ballet technique. Teaching beginning ballet technique puts new teachers at ease by explaining exactly what to teach and when and how to teach it. The authors couple ballet pedagogy with motor learning, teaching styles assessment, and instructional strategies to offer valuable insight and advice for teaching beginning ballet. Part I gives instructors the tools they'll need to teach the content in part II. It provides specific information about the teaching/learning process, understanding the theoretical foundations of ballet, constructing and managing the class, and assessing student progress. Part II presents a logical, sequential plan that guides instructors through the actual teaching of exercises, steps, principles, and progressions. | 
