Janice Barringer Ballet Syllabus – Introduction to Ballet (Digital Video Download)

Introduction to Ballet

Introduction to Ballet is the first level of Janice Barringer’s Ballet Technique and is designed specifically for beginning ballet students ages 5–6. This level gently develops early coordination, balance, posture, and musical awareness while introducing foundational ballet concepts in a playful, age-appropriate way.

At this stage, students learn to move with the music, explore natural parallel positions, and build safe alignment habits. Turnout is introduced very slowly and thoughtfully, ensuring young dancers gain strength and understanding without strain. Barre work is intentionally not included in this level; instead, Janice focuses on center-floor activities that nurture rhythm, spatial awareness, and early classical movement skills.

This instructional video provides teachers with clear demonstrations of each exercise, along with Janice Barringer’s detailed explanations, helping establish strong technical habits from the very beginning.

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.

Download Includes:
⚠️ Please download to a computer, not a mobile device.

• 36 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 practical 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—providing consistent advancement in strength, placement, musicality, and artistry.