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Are you confused about your pointe shoe ribbon placement? It seems there are many varied opinions on the subject, but really, they are either too far forward, too far back, or just right. Only you will be able to correctly position the ribbons on your shoes. Pointe...
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I am of the personal opinion that the progression of pointe work is not accelerating at the rate it could be, particularly if you consider the rate at which pointe shoes have improved and continue to improve, including the special modifications like varying shank...
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I thought I might tell you all about how and why I developed my intrinsic foot muscles – The simple reason was that I couldn’t bear hearing myself dance, and would go to great lengths to reduce my own noise level. I was a noise phobic dancer!! Unconsciously, I was...
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A little research goes a long way; If you are planning on attending an evening at the ballet, it is a good idea to do a little research on the storyline, particularly if it is a full length ballet. Ballet is generally conveyed through the body, without dialogue, so...
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Ballet Grooming Tips are an essential part of being performance ready. Beautifully manicured nails, the perfect bun, skin coloured straps etc. can all make a profound difference to the way you look onstage. When we work so hard to perfect our ballet technique, why...
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I feel very strongly about the importance of character class, and believe it is an integral part of a dancer’s training and development. Thankfully it is still widely practiced and diligently studied at all major dance institutions in Australia and worldwide. I have...
