Ballet Lessons : How to Become a Ballet Teacher

by admin on Nov.28, 2011, under Dance Training

Becoming a ballet teacher requires years of dance classes and dance training, knowledge of anatomy, understanding of age-appropriate ballet lessons and a love of children and the art of ballet. Continue taking ballet lessons to become a better dance teacher with tips from an experienced dance instructor in this free video ballet lesson. Expert: Lauri Gregoire Contact: www.bellevuedancecenter.com Bio: Lauri Gregoire is the owner and director of the Bellevue Dance Center. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

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15 Comments for this entry

allstargurllover12
November 28th, 2011 on 8:52 am
my mother told me that when ballet girls go on there tippy toes and they do that till like there 20′s that when they get older they have feet problems?? idk
Buuut ok….:)
Greensheep800
November 28th, 2011 on 9:01 am
I think that people who say only professional dancers can teach aren’t thinking of all of the possibilities. Maybe there is a very good dancer who doesn’t have perfect turnout, or she’s too tall, or she had an injury that prevents her from performing and practicing for hours everyday. These women can still teach, as long as they have proper technique.
antosroad
November 28th, 2011 on 9:52 am
@Isabelleisdabestest

i totally agree. expecially with kids, is so important they have a good example. dance is mostly leart by wathcing and copying, expecially at young ages, so it’s extremely important the teacher has some grace, coordination and shows evident dance skills. not saying all the teachers have to be like zakarova but sorry, loving to teach is not enough
Isabelleisdabestest
November 28th, 2011 on 10:16 am
This lady is one of the reasons there are so many dolly dinkle schools. And by that I mean, IF YOU HAVEN’T DANCED PROFESSIONALLY WITH AN ACTUALLY GOOD COMPANY, don’t be a Teacher for something you obviously know NOTHING about. Get real. If you weren’t good enough to get into a company what makes you think you can coach other innocent children?! Don’t ruin all these kids dreams by making them think they can achieve becoming a principal dancer when under your training they obviously WON’T.
Beezia
November 28th, 2011 on 10:44 am
ok, you should actually learn to dance before saying this
Fibetie
November 28th, 2011 on 10:48 am
@uggstar46 OK Thnx forthe advice but how can u say ONLY 10 YEARS xD thatz ages!
uggstar46
November 28th, 2011 on 10:56 am
@Fibetie well, i think you might have to take that up with your teacher. And it all depends on the studio! And also do me a favor, DON’T WATCH THIS LADY ANYMORE. SHE KNOWS ABOUT AS MUCH BALLET AS I KNOW, and i’ve only been taking classes for 10 years.
SLYCoopaEatsChicken
November 28th, 2011 on 11:44 am
yeah, and you would know because your such a good dancer and know all the best techniques of ballet… I MEAN C’MON!!!!
ckapet
November 28th, 2011 on 12:04 pm
I think it’s funny that in each of these videos she says “It’s important to note” Based on her pauses in the middle of sentences, I’m thinking that she’s reading off a teleprompter.
1etiole
November 28th, 2011 on 12:37 pm
its funny, only in america., anyone can be a dance teacher. hince the poor training.where as in russia only, professional trained dancers and teachers are produced at the ballet school. no university level ,no less than desireables, no hobby teachers. its respected like that of a doctor. what kind of doctor would you go to- a professional who has done the job ,or a college graduate who never made it to the top for lack of talent but knows the theories and knows doesnt know what is really like..
GiveEmHellNikki
November 28th, 2011 on 12:42 pm
you may not be ready to take yet. I wish you luck <3 I love dance & Ballet is my second favorite next to tap dancing (:
GiveEmHellNikki
November 28th, 2011 on 1:06 pm
You can begin dancing whenever you want (:
Ask around amongst friends of where they go, how serious the studio is, etc and find a place that you know you’re going to be comfortable at. Also, make sure when you register (registration is usually in the august/september months) that you’re registering in a non-competitive class as your first class because competitive classes compete with other studio at a national and regional competition that usually entails a harder more serious dance class that
Fibetie
November 28th, 2011 on 1:22 pm
I have a question. I am 12 and I am trying to start ballet but seeing as you said that preballet was 3-5 year olds what would I do?
ButrScochMonks
November 28th, 2011 on 1:44 pm
are you a teacher?
GinniatheZinnia
November 28th, 2011 on 2:23 pm
well ok then.