Geeky Ballerina

artistry + technique

Level 5 curriculum preview

ages 12+

Key principle is turnout

Key vocabulary is rond de jambe

General guidelines:

Develop awareness of how the head of the femur is centered inside the hip joint.
Develop awareness of demi-plié as a bend in 3 joints (hip, knee, and ankle).
Ideal class length is 1.5 hours.

Level 5 Unit 1

Barre

balance in arabesque en fondu

Center

tendu/dégagé w/ 1/4 turns en dehors & en dedans

épaulé

triple pirouettes en dehors and en dedans

pas de Basque glissé

ballotté

Level 5 Unit 2

Barre

rond de jambe includes prep à la seconde

fouetté from 2nd to arabesque on demi-pointe at multiple heights

Center

fondu

failli contretemps

glissade en arrière

. . .

Level 5 Unit 8

Barre

no new vocabulary

Center

adagio pirouette

brisé dessous (under) w/ temps d’arrête

Level 5 Unit 9

Barre

no new vocabulary

Center

jeté d’adage

double tour en l’air

Expectations to advance to next level: