Michel Maling 
La Sylphide ballet story was ballet’s statement ballet in the Age of Romanticism. Marie Taglioni was and always will be the incarnation of its ideal. Her light and graceful dancing and her use of pointe for expressive purposes were fully exploited in the ballet that her father created for her in 1832. La Sylphide became … Read more
The dance rage at the moment seems to be the ballet turning board. This board also goes by other names like dance turn board, pirouette turning board or just plain TurnBoard. It seems like this is the must have for any dancer who wants to improve their turns. Training to do pirouettes in ballet requires … Read more
Let’s look at the history of ballet technique and how it has evolved over the past few hundred years. The History of Ballet Technique The rich history of classical ballet starts way back in the Italian Renaissance courts. From there, it slowly made its way to France, where King Louis XIV’s passion for dance helped … Read more
Pirouettes are one of those things in ballet that take endless practice, and there are no shortcuts when it comes to how to pirouette in ballet. Here are some tips and tricks to improve your pirouettes How To Pirouette In Ballet Tips and Tricks From the Pros Learn to turn first – form and technique … Read more
Ballet strength exercises are really important if you are a dancer. Having a strong body is very important in your ballet dancing because a body without strength won’t be able to hold itself up, let alone move with grace. Having strength means more than the ability to pick up heavy weights. Strength in your body defines … Read more
Let’s look at one of the most famous tragic stories of all time – The Romeo and Juliet Ballet Story. Here is a history lesson for you, as well as the synopsis of this famous ballet. Romeo And Juliet Ballet History When Diaghilev died in 1929, the many talented people that he had gathered around … Read more
Let’s look at some Las Hermanas Ballet History. Most people haven’t heard of this ballet, but again a lot have so let’s explore it. Las Hermanas Ballet History Las Hermanas is a one act ballet that was choreographed by Kenneth Mac Millan and first performed by Stuttgart Ballet on the 13th of July 1963. The … Read more
What Are Creative Dance Arts? Creative dance arts is not a formal dance form like ballet, modern or hip hop, it is just a natural way of moving and expressing ourselves. If you think about it, from the moment of birth to the very last breath that we make, we all have the need to … Read more
Acro dance, more than just a type of moving art, combines classical dance movements with precise acrobatic elements. It pushes the limits of flexibility and strength. One standout move in this mix is the bridge, a vital skill if you’re aiming for the wow factor. The bridge is one of those skills that dancers who … Read more
As teachers, sometimes you may wonder to yourself ‘Do I need dance lesson plans or not?’ Planning a dance lesson is no easy task, and I know that when training to do your teachers through the RAD, or most Dance Organizations, they require that you have dance lesson plans for each lesson that you teach … Read more