YOUR ASSOCIATE BALLET COURSE SQA APPROVED 

(TAP AND MODERN CAN BE STUDIED ON REQUEST )

CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS

. Full knowledge of all ballet grades from Starlites through to Elementary/Intermediate/ Advanced levels

. The ability to spot faults in students’ work, and to correct in a safe and methodical manner

. How to teach basic techniques to the younger students, with emphasis on posture, placement, and carriage of movement

. To understand the progression of work through the grades, and to work to the required standard at each level, and to the student’s individual ability

. Communication and instruction to each level, and how to adapt to students with varied learning abilities

. Capability to instruct by performance or demonstration

. Understanding the importance of anatomy of a dancer and to relate difficulties in performance due to physical disabilities

. How to encourage and nurture your students

. Teaching French terminology from early grades

. Knowing when to put a student ‘en pointe’ (and more importantly, when not to)

. Boy’s work – how to adapt in early grades, and teach higher grade work

. Set exercises as described in the syllabus

. Theory regarding all of the above points

. The ability to work independently both in class and at home

.        Commitment and dedication to the course.