Weight is a topic many dancers tend to dwell on. I first became conscious of my weight when I was … [Read more...]
With Ballet in My Soul, by Eva Maze A Book Review
I had the pleasure of receiving a pre-publication copy of Eva Maze’s memoir, With Ballet in My Soul: … [Read more...]
Awareness and Poise
If I don’t build up calluses on my toes then they will rub raw and bleed. When I … [Read more...]
Pirouettes en dehors and en dedans
3/4 or 4/4 Time Signature 1-2 Temps levé tombé pas de bourrée to 4th position en face, L foot … [Read more...]
Turnout
Turnout: a word you will hear from your ballet teacher throughout class and throughout your dancing … [Read more...]
How to Improve Your Ballet Technique
The best thing about dancing ballet is that you can always do things better. Your technique, … [Read more...]
Ballet Class Etiquette
Ballet class etiquette is usually communicated clearly, and most dancers who begin as young children … [Read more...]
Book Review: GIRL THROUGH GLASS by Sari Wilson
I was given an advance copy of GIRL THROUGH GLASS in December and finally picked it up yesterday, … [Read more...]
Degagé
This degagé combination for the barre is nicely accompanied by Gill Civil's music. I particularly … [Read more...]
Pirouette waltz
Suggested musical accompaniment by Massimiliano Greco here. You can also like him on Facebook … [Read more...]
Book Review: Finis Jhung Ballet for Life
Finis Jhung is a gem, in a nutshell. He has done so much for the art of ballet, mainly through his … [Read more...]
What Dance Can Teach Us About Life (series) Three part series on dance and life application
See my three part series on What Dance Can Teach Us About Life: … [Read more...]
Patience, Perseverance, and Punctuality
I’d love to take a poll to learn why parents enroll their children in dance. My parents did it … [Read more...]
9 Reasons I’m a Thankful Dancer
As we approach Thanksgiving I am moved to recall past events or routine encounters in my daily life … [Read more...]
Improve Your Balance
In ballet, balance is a key factor. There’s more to balancing than simply holding a pose, too. Every … [Read more...]