Resource person: Admission Department

Location: LSP 6 | 24 Progress Avenue, Scarborough, ON, M1P 2Y4

Description:

Primary BALLET

An exciting year awaits you in Primary Ballet. This year, your teacher is going to ask you to 'work with a little more care,' but just as much enjoyment. And if you try very hard you might be ready to take your first Examination with the Royal Academy of Dance. Like Primar Foundation, you will start your class with floor exercises, then you'll stand up for 'Port de Bras' and 'center practice'- plies, tendus, and transfer of weight. You will do movements in a circle - 'en manages', 'en diagonal', 'de côté', and 'sur place'. Throughout the year, you will learn to dance as a solo, with a partner, and in a group. You will also be introduced to 'Free Movement'- an exploration of natural movement. This will help us to learn the ease of movement, line, relaxation, use of gravity, coordination, and spatial awareness, and are giving you an early understanding of how correct breathing can assist our movement. This year is a big ‘posé; a step forward in your dance education.

This syllabus develops students’ physical skills, stamina, creativity, expression, and musicality using a range of sounds and musical styles. This strong foundation prepares students for a successful transition to ballet and other dance genres. In Primary, students are eligible to participate in their first examination with the Royal Academy of Dance. Students are assessed by a RAD Examiner through observation of the performance of all the exercises and dance. Successful candidates receive an Examination Result Form, a Certificate, and a Medal from the RAD.

Syllabus: Warm-Up, Barre,  2 Floor exercises, 9 Center Practice exercises, Skills Progressions, Music Appreciation, 2 Dance Study, Showcase Routine, Cool Down, and Révérence. 

Performance: London has organized multiple performance and demonstration opportunities for students, to build confidence and to gain experience of dance outside of the studio.  Please ensure that you support your child in these opportunities as they are an important part of their dance training.

Open Class Demonstration - Saturday, November 4, 2023

Etudes Class Presentation - Saturday, December 16, 2023

Interactive Dance with ME! - Inclass Dance Opportunity - Saturday, March 2, 2024

StarCatchers Performances - May 3/4/5, 2024 (Day to be confirmed)

Elite Dance Performances - May 28/29/30, 2024 (Day to be confirmed)

Student COMMENCEMENT Showcase Gala - Friday, June 21, 2024

Student COMMENCEMENT - Saturday, June 22 - 13:00.  This is an important day for all students as it formally acknowledges a year of dedication and learning completion.  Please ensure your child participates in the milestone day!

Uniform: The visual appearance of a dancer is as much a part of the art of Dance as the movement itself. Classroom attire is particularly important. It must allow the dancer complete freedom to experience movement while maintaining safety. It must also allow the instructor and observer the opportunity to view the alignment of the body and the movement itself. At the London School of Dance, we maintain a strict policy regarding the wearing of regulation uniforms and correct grooming. Please see below for the required uniform for this level.

Female Uniform:

• LONDON Primary Leotard - Pink
• LONDON Circular Skirt - Pink
• Dance Headband - Pink
• Dance Ankle Socks - Pink
• Leather Ballet Slippers - Pink

Male Uniform:

• London Primary Leotard - White
• Leggings - Black
• Thin Ankle Socks - White
• Canvas Ballet Slippers w/elastics - White

London Brandwear (Optional):

• LONDON Squad Yoga Jacket
• LONDON Squad Yoga Shorts
• LONDON Squad Yoga Pants
• LONDON Sweatpants

 

Available: Available

Price: $700.00 Taxes not included

Notes: <p><strong>Class Calendar:</strong></p> <p>Refer to your <a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53173887260_646514de25_h.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Class Calendar</a>&nbsp;for specific date</p> <p><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53173887260_646514de25_h.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53173887260_646514de25_h.jpg" width="1023" height="791" /></a></p>

Prerequisites: Recommended for students between the ages of 6-8 years old. Please consult with Admissions for your personal Class Advisement.

More information: 41110 10100501050

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