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"when in doubt,

turn out"

- Kathi Ferguson


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Etiquette

Traditional Rules of Ballet Etiquette:

  • Respectful and correct posture, as well as attitude must be maintained throughout the entire class. This includes wearing the traditional ballet attire and hairdo.

  • Attention should be directed towards the instructor at all times.

  • Finish each exercise in the stance it began from.

  • Turn toward the bar between exercises.

  • Sitting down is allowed only with the expressed permission of the instructor.

  • Learn and assimilate the exercises quickly in order to receive the most out of the class. This is an art in itself and must be practiced.

  • Pay attention to and assimilate corrections given to other individuals. If the correction is directed toward another person apply it to your own learning.

  • When another group is dancing, prepare yourself to begin dancing as they finish.

  • When executing a combination in the center of the room that advances forward; finish the exercise and move directly to the front, then to the side, before returning to the back of the room to repeat the exercise. This will enable other dancers to begin.

  • When you are finished with an exercise in the center, leave the floor as soon as possible.

  • At the end of an exercise, move only after the last note of the music has finished ringing.

  • Give thanks to the instructor and the accompanist at the end of each class.

 



 

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