Ballet basics

I've had many students ask me to clarify what I mean when I ask them to use their épaulement (ay-pohl-MAHN) while dancing. Correct ...

A picture takes you through the basic ballet training content, understand the main points of the movement, remember these ballet terms, and the novice becomes ballerina in seconds.#ballet #balletshoes #dance #dancelife

There are 9 ballet moves for beginners. Read this article if you want to start your dance career as a ballerina and try to do it.

Out of the Notebook and into the blog: 10 Tips for your first Adult Ballet Class (if I ever want to do it for fun)

positions

Plié, plié, and grand plié.

Welcome to ballet and the obsession with feet! Here are some of the most common errors I see with ballet students and their feet. First I have to start off by introducing the concept of sickling. …

Ballet is a beautiful art form to use for self-expression or to stay fit. While taking a dance class is the best way to learn ballet, you can do basic ballet moves at home if you can't take classes or if you just want extra practice....

Channel your inner ballerina!

Foot and arm positions

Once your students have passed through the pre-ballet program, you can begin to work with them on a classical ballet posture and body placement. Remember the importance of taking time, and not rushing on the basic principles of vocabulary and rhythm, as well as proper posture and alignment. Keep these fundamentals at the forefront throughout all ballet class work.

Do you always wish you learned to dance when you were little? It's not too late to learn now! Learn ballet as an adult at home. Discover ballet terms, ballet poses, ballet moves and combinations. #ballet #wellbeing #dance

Correct turnout sets the stage for the majority of classical ballet's beautiful movement. But poor or incorrect turnout can limit your range of movement and cause knee problems. Simply put, turnout is the basis for all ballet positions,...

Ballet Workout - i think i will try this out today :)

Three books about the unique experience of learning ballet as an adult.

Online ballet class for adults - beginners. Learn the beauty and techniques of dance and get a great workout at the same time. Ballet is a great way to get fit. Even if you're a beginner this online class will get you dancing!

Ballet consists of movement families. Once a student has learned some of the basic forms of jumps, they can begin to explore all of the different ways we jump in ballet. Use this guide to help you!