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Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy

Modified for Silver Swans at home by Licensee, Teresa Blee

Teresa Blee

Teresa grew up in Redruth and learnt to dance throughout her childhood. She always aspired to become a dance teacher, and after leaving school made the move to London to train at the prestigious Stella Mann College. After graduating with her Teaching Diploma and ISTD Teaching Associates in Ballet, Modern and National, Teresa made the move back to the Duchy and founded Teresa Blee Dance in 1986.

Teresa is a registered teacher with both the RAD and the ISTD, is licensed to teach Silver Swans and is registered as a teacher of Progressing Ballet Technique. She regularly travels to London for the latest training from the RAD.

“I teach in the far South West of Cornwall, UK, in a town called Helston, famous for it’s Flora Day each May. Prior to Covid, I taught 3 classes a week face to face with my Silver Swans, 2 in a beautiful manor house with its resident peacocks who liked to attempt to join in the class, and one in a church hall. Prior to Covid, I had over 40 Swans over the three classes each week, but now that the classes are on Zoom, and there is not so much opportunity for the social side and lovely cups of tea afterwards with friends, I now teach two classes a week over Zoom with about 20 Swans a week over the two classes. It is one of the highlights of my week teaching these classes.  Seeing the sheer joy that the dancing brings them, brings a smile to my face every class. We’re creating new friendships and memories to last.”

Website: www.teresableedance.co.uk
Facebook: @TeresaBleeDance
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Important Disclaimer

As with any form of physical exercise, you are taking part at your own risk, and should only do those activities that you consider safe for your own body and the space in which you are working. It is important that you understand any existing conditions you may have that may preclude you from doing any of the suggested exercises presented. If in doubt, please consult a medical expert before participating. Please make sure you have read any instructions, carefully taking note of any advice on age appropriateness or any necessary prior experience.

It is your responsibility to make sure that you have a suitable and safe area, free of obstacles, in which to participate. We suggest an area of at least 3 metres by 3 metres. Make sure that the floor surface is suitable to work on and that you have footwear appropriate for that surface. If you are holding onto an object for balance, please make sure that is it extremely stable. As we are working remotely, we are unable to give personal feedback.

Remember:

  • Before you begin, remember that it is vital that you warm up before and cool down after any exercise session.
  • If something hurts stop immediately! These exercises should not cause pain or discomfort. Every ‘body’ is different, and you should work within your limitations.
  • Please take things at your own pace. As this is an online activity, you can pause, stop, and restart whenever you need to. You may also modify exercises so that they do not push the extremes of your capabilities.