Ballet Tips, Pointe Articles, Uncategorized
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...
Student Profiles, Uncategorized
2013 Dancer Profiles is all about celebrating dancers who have done the hard yards in the ballet studio and finally realised their dream. As teachers, it is commonplace that students enter our lives stage right and exit stage left, very rarely are they ever centre...
Student Profiles, Uncategorized
I would like to introduce Marina Bull – A Dancer Profile. I first met Marina as one of my ‘My Pointe’ and open class students. Marina Bull is one of the most tenacious and driven dancers I know, she is willing to tackle anything head on...
Articles, Ballet Tips, Uncategorized
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...
Articles, Ballet Tips, Uncategorized
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...
