Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn about different countries and cultures through ballet.

Materials and Prep

• Open space for dancing
• Music player
• Comfortable clothes

No prior knowledge needed, just have fun!

Activities

• Ballet Around the World: Listen to music from different countries and try to move like a ballet dancer from that country.
• Storytime Ballet: Act out a short story through ballet movements. Use your imagination!
• Dress-Up Dance: Put on your favorite ballet outfit and dance freely to the music.

Talking Points

• Pointe Shoes: "Ballet dancers wear special shoes called pointe shoes to dance on their toes like fairies!"
• Graceful Movements: "Ballet dancers move gracefully like swans gliding on a lake."
• Ballet Music: "The music in ballet helps tell stories without using words. Let's dance to the music and make our own stories!"