Beginning Ballet the Black Way

Jill Giedt

Students will learn the necessary mechanics of beginning ballet, such as proper posture, turnout, movements, spatial awareness, balance, jumps and leaps, coordination in 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions, pointed and flexed feet. In addition, every lesson will explore the stories of ballet history and how determined African Americans have broken through societal boundaries and inspired the industry to move towards inclusion.

Beyond the mechanics, Students will:
Build flexibility
Learn breathing techniques
Learn how to work as a team
Learn about active listening
Learn Studio & Ballet etiquette
Learn the history of Ballet in society
Learn about ballet classics such as Tchaikovsky’s Swan lake, Sleeping Beauty, and The Nutcracker, as well as experience ballet with cultural rhythms.

This program offered by: Jill Giedt

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Details

Program Model: In Class

Art Form: Dance

Curriculum Connections: Community Building, Physical Education, Social Justice, Social Studies, World Cultures

Grades: 1, 10, 11, 12, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, K

Program Requirements: Open space in center of classroom

Instruction Language(s): English

Min. Residency Sessions/Classroom: 5

Jill Giedt

About the Artist

Jill Giedt

Jill taught, directed and choreographed musical theatre for over a decade at Park Academy. She gets energized teaching ballet and creative movement to enthusiastic Portland Public School students through community outreach programs with OBT and StepsPDX. And she brings her teaching talents to other local studios around Portland. Jill is also a resident artist with Young Audience where with dance and movement, she teaches programs that honor the African American experience and the lessons of resilience. She recently began working with the powerful and talented group at PassInArt, who embodies her mission in bringing awareness to the community about the invaluable contributions, history and culture of African Americans' in the arts.

"Jill has taught my child how to recognize and work with their unique learning style"

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Program Costs

Please note that the cost of a program is determined based on a variety of different factors including number of sessions, planning hours needed and material costs. Please contact Arts for Learning NW for help determining the actual cost of your programs. Email us at [email protected] or call 503-225-5900, ext 705

Delivery Method	Type	Cost	Description
In Class	Additional Planning	107.00	Additional planning time with teachers or volunteers, etc.
In Class	Mileage/Travel Costs		IRS rate per mile round-trip from the Lents neighborhood in Portland. This program is available within 20 miles of Portland. Greater distances possible with additional fees such as lodging.
In Class	Planning Meeting	107.00	An in person planning meeting with partnering teachers is required for residencies.
In Class	Prep Hours	107.00	Approximately 1-2 hours per grade level per week of the residency.
In Class	Supplies		$3.50 per student
In Class	Residency Session	107.00	Residency session prices are based on a 50 minute session. Some artists may prefer different session lengths and will pro-rate the cost.
In Class	50 min Workshop Session	107.00	A one session program with students- 50 minutes.
In Class	Family Arts Night Workshop	179.00	A 90 minute workshop for students and families, typically in the evening or on weekends.
In Class	Teacher Workshop	179.00	A 90 minute workshop for teachers.