Geeky Ballerina
artistry + technique
Yes, Artistry Can Be Taught—And It Doesn't Require Extra Class Time
The research-backed framework that transforms "be more artistic" into clear, coachable skills woven seamlessly into your existing classes.
Over 6 hours of training on the 9 systematic elements that turn technically perfect dancers into compelling artists—without overhauling your curriculum.
Developed by Chelsea Weidmann, M.F.A. | Research published in The Journal of Dance Education and Dance Education in Practice | Students accepted to programs at American Ballet Theatre, BalletMet Dance Academy Orlando Ballet, and more
You Know the Frustration
Your students have solid technique. They execute combinations precisely.
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But something's missing. They look flat. Beautiful, to be sure, but forgettable on stage.
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You find yourself saying "be more artistic" or "feel the music" or "show more emotion" - and getting blank stares in return.
How do you TEACH that missing "something"?
You can demonstrate a perfect tendu. You can correct alignment. You can break down a pirouette into precise technical components. But artistry?
No curriculum includes the tools to nurture artistic development.
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Traditional ballet education says artistry is mysterious. Innate. Something students either have or don't.
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You've been told it comes from "experience" or "maturity" or "feeling."
But vague advice creates vague results.
Your students need concrete tools, not cryptic instructions.
They need to understand WHAT makes dancing artistic and HOW to develop those skills - the same way they understand what makes a tendu correct.
And you need the vocabulary to teach artistry as confidently as you teach technique.
That's exactly what this course gives you.
Yes, Artistry Can Be Taught—Element by Element
I've spent 28 years learning how.
After watching technically perfect students deliver lifeless performances one too many times, I went back to graduate school to answer one question: What IS artistry in ballet, and how do we teach it?
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Not the vague "you know it when you see it" definition. Concrete, identifiable, teachable elements.
The result: 9 specific elements of artistry that can be developed as intentionally as technique.
This framework grew from my graduate research into ballet artistry education. My work on effective ballet teaching has been published in peer-reviewed journals including The Journal of Dance Education and Dance Education in Practice. But more importantly?
It works in real classrooms with real students. Students using this framework have been accepted into programs including:
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American Ballet Theatre
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BalletMet Dance Academy
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Alberta Ballet School
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Boston Ballet School
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Orlando Ballet
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Ballet West Academy
This isn't theory. This is tested, proven methodology.
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The framework transforms how teachers think about artistry and how students develop it - from mysterious hope to clear mastery.
The Complete Framework
29 videos across 8 modules | Over 6 hours of training | 4 PDF supplements | Complete self-paced course with immediate lifetime access
This isn't a collection of tips.
It's a complete framework that gives you the vocabulary, strategies, and confidence to teach artistry as intentionally as you teach technique.
Here's What You'll Learn:
Module 1: Welcome & Framework Introduction
Understand why artistry CAN be taught and how the 9 elements work together to create complete dancers.
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Module 2: The Systematic Foundation
Learn why these elements build on each other and how to think strategically about artistry development (without it feeling rigid or formulaic).
Module 3: Foundation Elements
Master body carriage, breath, and line - the most concrete elements that create immediate visible improvement.
Module 4: Developing Complexity
Develop somatic awareness, musicality, and acting - the elements that require more internal awareness and technical security.
Module 5: Advanced Expression
Refine 3-D space, eye-line, and dynamics - the sophisticated elements that separate great dancers from exceptional artists.
Module 6: Making it Work
Discover how to weave artistry into barre, center, and traveling steps without adding time to your classes or overhauling your curriculum.
Module 7: Artistry for All Ages
Learn what's developmentally appropriate for ages 3-6, 7-10, 11-14, 15+, and adult students - plus how to handle mixed-age classes.
Module 8: Your Implementation Toolkit
Get the diagnostic tools, planning frameworks, and success markers to start transforming your teaching immediately.
Plus, You'll Receive:
✓ Quick Reference Guide - All 9 elements with definitions at your fingertips
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✓ Your Artistry Map - Plan your integration strategy step-by-step
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✓ Sample Introduction Scripts - Ready-to-use language for introducing each element to your students
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✓ Age-Appropriateness Overview - Quick-reference chart for developmental readiness
What Changes for You:
Week 1: You'll have vocabulary to replace "be more artistic" with specific, coachable feedback
Month 1: Your students will start self-correcting using artistry language
Month 3: You'll see technical corrections become easier because students have deeper context
Full Year: Your dancers will move like young artists, not just students executing steps - and you'll teach artistry as confidently as you teach technique
Join The Ballet Artistry Course
The Ballet Artistry Course: $497
Over 6 hours of professional development training, 8 comprehensive modules, 29 video lessons, and 4 PDF supplements - everything you need to teach artistry as confidently as you teach technique.
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This Is For You If:
✓ You teach ballet at any level - recreational through pre-professional
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✓ You're tired of saying "be more artistic" without concrete tools to offer
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✓ You want your students to develop artistry alongside technique
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✓ You teach ages 3 through adult (age-specific strategies included for all levels)
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✓ You're ready to transform your teaching with a research-backed framework
Questions? I've Got Answers
Can artistry really be taught, or is it just natural talent?
Artistry absolutely can be taught - that's what 28 years of research and real classroom results prove. This course breaks artistry into 9 concrete, teachable elements. Your students don't need to be "naturally gifted" - they need clear tools and intentional coaching, which is exactly what this framework gives you.
Will this work for my age group/level?
Yes. The course includes age-specific implementation for ages 3-6, 7-10, 11-14, 15+, and adult students. You'll learn what's developmentally appropriate at each stage and how to adapt the framework for recreational through pre-professional dancers. There's even a section on teaching mixed-age classes.
I don't have time to add more to my classes. How does this fit in?
You're not adding anything - you're enhancing what you already teach. Module 6 shows you exactly how to weave artistry into barre, center, and traveling steps you're already doing. No curriculum overhaul needed.
What if I'm not naturally "artistic" myself?
Perfect - this course is FOR you. The framework is systematic and concrete, not vague or mystical. You don't need to be an artistic genius to teach this. You need clear vocabulary and practical strategies, which is what every module provides.