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Taking a dance class at
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
PRE-VISIT STORY
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A studio is a room made for dancing
with mirrors and a special floor.
a dance studio
I am taking a dance class at Pittsburgh
Ballet Theatre in a dance studio.
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A ballet studio has a barre.
Dancers hold onto the barre for support
and balance.
I will only use the barre when my
teacher tells me to use it.
The studios also have a piano for live
music and chairs for resting.
a dance studio
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When I arrive at the studios, I may have
to wait in the lobby before my teachers
come and get me for class.
I may have to wait to use the bathroom.
I may have to wait to get a drink from
the drinking fountain.
I may have to wait my turn during class.
waiting
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When my class is ready to begin, my
teacher will come out to the lobby to
meet me. My teacher at Pittsburgh
Ballet Theatre is Ms. Jamie.
Ms. Jamie
teacher
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I will use my eyes to watch my
teachers.
I will use my eyes to watch where
others are dancing.
I will move my body safely when
dancing.
In my dance class
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I will use my ears to listen to the music.
I will use my ears to follow directions
I hear.
I will move my body to the beat of
the music.
In my dance class
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I may use different props during
the dance class, like dot spots or
scarves.
props
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I will take off my shoes and leave them
on the mat outside the studio.
I will wear comfortable clothing when I
dance so I can freely move around.
clothing
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I can take a
break by
sitting on a
mat.
I can take a
break by
going out to the
lobby.
I can rejoin the class when I am ready.
I can take a break if I need to.
I will let an adult know if I need to take a
break.
breaks
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I will let an adult know if I need to go to
the restroom.
I can go to the restroom any time I need
to.
The sound of the flushing toilet can be
loud.
restrooms
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At the end of every class:
I will say “thank you” to
my teachers, the musicians,
and all the other dancers.
Photo by Martha Rail