Ballet Grooming Tips

Ballet Grooming Tips

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...
‘My Pointe’ Testimonials

‘My Pointe’ Testimonials

Below are some ‘My Pointe’ Testimonials for your enjoyment, they may also give you a genuine insight from teachers within Australia and abroad. ‘My Pointe’ DVD/CD is a unique program specifically designed by Vicki Attard to increase sensitivity, develop...
Today’s Pointe Work

Today’s Pointe Work

The way in which today’s pointe work is performed is not subjective. It is either executed well, or it isn’t. We simply cannot have a personal or biased opinion about the way in which it is performed, unlike our opinions on individual dancers. For example, it...
The Importance of Character Class

The Importance of Character Class

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...
Gymnastics and Ballet

Gymnastics and Ballet

Gymnastics and ballet can compliment each other, particularly in the dancer’s initial years. Some of the most advantageous aspects of gymnastics for a young dancer would be increased flexibility, core strength and improved balance. Tumbling and work on high bars is...