Ballet encourages children to develop their gross and fine motor skills, build self-esteem, foster friendships and nurture a love for learning. It also exposes kids to classical music, helping them understand the value of practice and perseverance as they grow into young musicians.
Whether they’re practicing plie, arabesque, or even a simple jump, dancers benefit from listening to ballet music that shifts tempo and energy level. It’s important to mix up the types of songs you play in class to help children remain engaged throughout the entire workout. If all of your ballet classes are done to the same slow classical music, it will be hard for them to maintain focus, especially when working through repetitive movements.
As a teacher, you can easily find ballet music for kids on YouTube or Spotify. Most kids’ dance music is specifically composed for ballet, so it has the perfect tempo and rhythm for younger dancers. However, you can also purchase ballet music CDs that are designed with dancers in mind, making it easier to choose songs that will work for your students’ needs.
The most classic ballets are scored by some of the most famous composers in history. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake has a graceful innocence that appeals to little ones, while his ballet The Nutcracker has a magical world of fairies and magic. Other classic ballets include Romeo and Juliet, Don Quixote, and Igor Stravinsky’s The Firebird. These ballets inspire imagination and encourage dancers to develop a deep appreciation for traditional classical ballet music.
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