Janice Barringer Ballet Syllabus – Grade 1 Ballet (Audio CDs)

Grade 1 Ballet Technique

Janice Barringer’s Grade 1 Ballet Technique is designed for students ages 8–10, introducing structured barre work, coordinated port de bras, and center practice to prepare for formal intermediate study.

Grade 1 Ballet Technique marks the third level in Janice Barringer’s world-renowned Ballet Syllabus and represents a significant step forward in technical training. At this stage, barre work progresses at a quicker pace than in Pre-Ballet, and dancers begin extensive work from fifth position to build strength, balance, and alignment.

Throughout this level, students learn to incorporate head movements and body bends into combinations, thereby enhancing their expression and coordination. Technical vocabulary expands with exercises such as the 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, pas de bourrée dessous and dessus.

Students also practice exercises to prepare for dancing with one hand on the barre.
In the center, small jumps are introduced along with épaulement, Vaganova 3rd port de bras, and the foundational poses of croisé, effacé, and écarté. Students learn temps lié and travel across the floor using various walks, runs, and polka steps—combining grace, rhythm, and precision.

Three-Disc Collection Includes:

• Disc 1: 38 original piano tracks composed for the Introduction to Ballet syllabus
  
• Disc 2: 38 piano tracks with clear vocal instruction by Janice Barringer
• Disc 3: Technique notes for teacher reference and standard-format audio 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.