Course curriculum

Week 1: Introduction to Basic Plié Positions

Focus on first, second, and fifth positions.

Emphasize correct alignment, knee tracking, and turnout.

Include exercises for understanding balance and posture.

Week 2: Building Core Stability in Plié

Teach core engagement techniques and even weight distribution.

Simple exercises to help students feel grounded and centered.

Introduce wall drills and mirror checks for self-correction.

Week 3: Coordination with Simple Arm Movements

Introduce basic port de bras to coordinate with plié.

Focus on smooth, relaxed arm movements in sync with plié.

Simple flow exercises to integrate arm and leg coordination.

Week 4: Practicing Rhythm and Timing in Plié

Introduce basic rhythm exercises with plié.

Teach plié to simple 2/4 and 4/4 music to develop timing.

Encourage students to count aloud to internalize rhythm.

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Introduction
- Introduction
- Disclaimer
- Course Overview
- Course Objectives for Instructors
- About the Instructor
- Table Of Contents
- Plié Position
- Week 1
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Week 1: Introduction to BasicPlié Positions
- Week 1: Introduction to Basic Plié Positions
- Basic Plié Positions and Alignment Cues
- 5th position
- Muscles Engaged in Plie
- Muscles Engaged in plie (B)
- Weekly Reflection Page
- Week Instructors Assignment
- Week 1 Quiz: Introduction to Basic Plié Positions
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Week 2: Building Core Stability in Plié
- Week 2: Building Core Stability in Plié
- Key Core Muscles Used in Plié
- Key Core Muscles Used in Plié (B)
- Towel or Resistance Band for Core Activation
- Overarching the Lower Back
- Weekly Reflection Page
- Week 2 Instructor Assignment: Building Core Engagement and Stability Techniques
- (B)
- Week 2 Quiz: Building Core Stability in Plié
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Week 3: Coordination with Simple Arm Movements
- New Week 3: Coordination with Simple Arm Movements
- Basic Port de Bras with Plié
- Key Coordination Techniques for Arm and Leg Synchronization
- Exercises for Practicing Coordination with Arm Movements in Plié
- 2. Plié to Relevé with Arm Coordination
- 2. Tension in Shoulders and Elbows
- Weekly Reflections Page
- Week 3 Instructor Assignment: Enhancing Coordination with Arm Movements
- Week 3 Quiz: Coordination with Simple Arm Movements
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Week 4: Practicing Rhythm and Timing in Plié
- Week 4: Practicing Rhythm and Timing in Plié
- Techniques for Developing Rhythm and Timing in Plié
- (B) Techniques for Developing Rhythm and Timing in Plié
- Instruction
- Instruction (B)
- Weekly Reflections Page
- Week 4 Instructor Assignment: Teaching Rhythm and Timing in Plié
- Week 4 Quiz: Practicing Rhythm and Timing in Plié
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Forms
- Weekly Teaching Goals
- STUDENT PROGRESS OBSERVATION FORM
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Resource page
- Resource page (Articles)
- Resource page Videos
- Weekly Teaching Goal Sheet
- (B)
- Pre Ballet Arm Positions
- Glossary of ballet
- Common Plié Mistakes in Dancers
- Plié Playlist to Download for practice
- ABT Ballet Dictionary
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Final Exam
- Final Exam
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Congratulations on successfully completing the Beginner Plié Course!
- Congratulations on successfully completing the Beginner Plié Course!

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