ballet teacher

Pirouette technique coach

A ballet teacher instructs students in the technique, positions, and movements of classical ballet.

The term covers instructors at all levels, from those teaching children their first pliés to masters refining professional dancers: Her ballet teacher trained at the Bolshoi.

Ballet teachers typically demonstrate exercises at the barre and correct students' form, posture, and placement.

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pirouette · grand jeté · pointe · pointe shoes · en pointe · tutu · mirror · correction · plié · discipline · graceful · leotard · technique · posture · arabesque · rehearsal · demanding · stage mother

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role in dance education

ballet teachertrainee

One being instructed

apprentice

creative vs. pedagogical role

ballet teacherchoreographer

One who designs dances

artistic director

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