Geeky Ballerina

artistry + technique

Ballet History Lessons That Students Love

For over five years, this comprehensive curriculum has transformed ballet history from dry lectures to joyful, engaging classes.

Students explore four centuries of dance through video, lecture, interactive activities and creating their own historically accurate compositions.

Help students fall in love with ballet through understanding its story.

A Thorough Framework that Eliminates Preparation Guesswork

This comprehensive curriculum addresses a significant gap in ballet education.

Traditional approaches rely on memorizing dates and names. This systematic methodology develops genuine historical understanding through engaging, multi-modal learning.

A Complete Learning System:

Lecture notes for confident teacher delivery
Word searches for reading/writing learners (plus an essential fidgeting outlet for focus)
Movement creation prompts that bring history to life through movement
Curated video playlist with multiple examples per unit for visual learners

Students don't just memorize historical information - they embody historical styles through choreographic creation.

This comprehensive framework moves beyond superficial coverage to create deep understanding that enhances overall artistry.

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I was shocked when my students started asking, "Can we do a history lesson today?" Incorporating so many learning approaches transformed ballet history from a boring lecture into their favorite class. After five years, I'm still amazed by how much they love it—and how much their dancing has improved as a result.