Practice Checklist- Primary/Beginner Dancers -1st year

Movements | Tips | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5
Plie in first | Do 8 slow. Make sure body goes straight up and down. | | | | |
Points in 2nd | Do 8 on each leg. Turn heel and ankle to the front. | | | | |
Jumps in 1st | Do 8, 2 times. Keep up high on your toes, point toes in the air. | | | | |
Toe Heels | Do 8, 2n times. Keep feet tight together. Push knees back. | | | | |
Closed pas de basque | Do 8, 2 times. Keep knees well turned out and hands tight on your waist. Keep feet pointed and tight when you land & beat. | | | | |
High Cuts | Do 8 in a row, 2 times. Press side of the foot tight to the back of the leg. Press knees back. | | | | |
Sheds | Do 8 in a row, 2 times. Keep foot tight to your leg. Press both knees back. | | | | |
Steps/Dance | | | | | |

Choose one dance- 
Fling or Sword

Go through each step twice. 
Go through whole dance once to music.

Stretch | | | | | |
Calf | | | | | |
Hamstring | | | | | |
Quadriceps | | | | | |
Hips | | | | | |
Inner Thigh | | | | | |
*Remember to: 	Always keep knees turned out to the side as far as you can
				Point feet & toes 
				Stay up high on toes
				Keep arms strong on your waist & fists closed. 
				Work hard & have fun! 

Parents: the best way to practice would be to go through the whole list at least 3 times a week. Use checkmarks or stickers to fill in the squares Be proud of the effort your dancer is making.