Level
One

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In Level 1 the dancers begin to practice the difference between the soft, elegant movements in ballet and the sharp, hard-hitting movements in jazz. Class etiquette is part of the classroom practice and expectation. Level One Ballet expands on basic exercises from the center and begin using the barre for better stability to focus on the turn-out of the leg, proper hand-placement, and correct body alignment. Students will execute pliés in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd position, first facing the barre and later sideways to the barre. A complex tendu a la seconde is learned to practice correct hip alignment. Across the floor combinations of steps from the previous level will include quicker changes from one step to another. During Level One Jazz, students focus on isolations, rhythm, patterns, and musical coordination.