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Grade 1 Ballet Technique
Grade 1 Ballet Technique is the third level of Janice Barringer’s Ballet Technique and is designed for students ages 8–10. This level introduces structured barre work, coordinated port de bras, and center practice that prepares dancers for formal intermediate training.
At this stage, barre work progresses at a quicker pace than in Pre-Ballet, and students begin extensive work from fifth position to build strength, balance, and clean alignment. Head movements, body bends, and expressive coordination are incorporated into combinations to develop musicality and artistry.
Technical vocabulary expands to include stretched sur le cou-de-pied, relevé lent, frappé (toe to the floor), battement tendu soutenu, battement fondu (toe to the floor), pressing and spring relevé, and pas de bourrée dessous and dessus. Students also begin preparing to dance with one hand on the barre to support greater independence and control.
In the center, dancers learn small jumps, épaulement, the Vaganova 3rd port de bras, and the classical poses of croisé, effacé, and écarté. They travel across the floor with temps lié, walking steps, runs, and polka variations, building coordination, rhythm, and confidence.
This instructional video gives teachers clear demonstrations of each exercise along with Janice Barringer’s detailed explanations, ensuring a smooth and well-structured transition into intermediate-level work.
Video Playtime: 1 hr, 14 min.
Note: The music heard in the video appears as part of the instructional demonstration only. A separate classroom-ready music recording is available as its own MusicWorks product.
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- 38 exercises clearly explained by Janice Barringer and demonstrated by young ballet students
- Technique notes included as printable files
About the Janice Barringer Ballet Technique
Recognized worldwide as one of the most comprehensive ballet training systems for dance studios, Janice Barringer’s Ballet Technique was created for the real-world needs of studio dancers who train across multiple genres. The syllabus follows nine progressive levels—Introduction to Ballet, Pre-Ballet, Grades 1–4, and three transition levels—ensuring consistent advancement in strength, placement, musicality, and artistry.
