Suffolkstar78 Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Hi all, I'm new here but hoping you dont mind me jumping straight in with a question. I wonder, can anyone tell me what grade you would start taking on pose' turns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Do you mean RAD grades? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolkstar78 Posted July 4, 2021 Author Share Posted July 4, 2021 Sorry I should have said in the post, it's ISTD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 I’m not sure about ISTD but somebody will know. In RAD it’s around Intermediate Foundation level ( or Grade 6 if not going pointe work route) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolkstar78 Posted July 4, 2021 Author Share Posted July 4, 2021 Thank you, I will wait for someone who knows istd but your answer is where my mind was going. A very specific question I know, so thank you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canary Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Every grade is in preparation, do you mean they are on pointe during exam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 41 minutes ago, Agar88 said: Hi all, I'm new here but hoping you dont mind me jumping straight in with a question. I wonder, can anyone tell me what grade you would start taking on pose' turns. Hello Agar88 and welcome to the Forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolkstar78 Posted July 4, 2021 Author Share Posted July 4, 2021 Hiya Canary, Thank you for reply. No not pointe. Essentially they were added into a routine outside of lessons but she cant execute it. It was picked up at a festival and just wanted some advice on if she would have been taught these in lesson. Shes recently turned 8 and taking grade 2 exam in coming months. I worry the expectations are too high and its affecting her self esteem because she feels shes failed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canary Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Oh bless her, receiving a correction should be a positive thing so she can work on that area. A good teacher will explain spotting, pulling up and so much more and she will still be working on this for years to come. You know your child, if festivals put her in a pickle then leave them for now. A good summer school in the next couple of years will probably have her turning with more confidence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petit Jete Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Pose turns are first introduced in Grade 6 in ISTD so your teacher is being ridiculously ambitious I think!! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing unicorn Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Totally agree with above! Would never dream of giving an 8yr old pose turns. We might do them as a bit of fun at the end of a class but I wouldn’t put them in a dance for an 8-10yr old! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolkstar78 Posted July 4, 2021 Author Share Posted July 4, 2021 Thank you all so much. It's been some time since I danced and the years have made it hazy! I just needed a little extra knowledge before I raised. You've been so helpful. She loves the festivals so much so dont want this putting her off. Totally following her lead but will step in if needed 🤣🙈 Thank you all again for sharing your wealth of knowledge. No doubt I'll be back but so glad I found the forum even for general reading. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdance Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Hi! Speaking as a teacher, the choreography for festivals is often WAY more advanced than a students current grade. This is a trend that has become worse in recent years, as the focus on 'skills' becomes greater than ever before. Where once a ballet solo at age 8 would be steps like spring points, galops/polkas, pretty arms and maybe an attempt at an arabesque if the child was able, now it's becoming harder and harder and it's not uncommon to see multiple pirouettes, pose turns, arabesques, developpes and split grand jetes. From a teachers perspective, it is very hard to compete against other dancers who are doing more advanced moves so there's a certain pressure to put them into dances. But there's a fine line and I personally believe that this trend for more advanced movements in young children is at best, unnecessary, and at worst, potentially harmful especially if performed or taught without care and the appropriate strength and technique. But with festivals there's always that pressure to keep up with the trends and remain competitive. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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