Michel Maling 
If you are a dance instructor, you may want to focus on how to teach dancing by not giving negative corrections or corrections the children don’t understand. Using positive reinforcement is a great way to correct your pupils and also make sure your pupils grow in their dancing and understand what they need to work … Read more
What Is Center In Ballet? Center in ballet is the reward for all your hard and disciplined work at the barre. It is not that center work in ballet requires less effort, but it is far more exhilarating for the dancer, as this is when she feels she is really and truly dancing. Center work … Read more
When teaching ballet to young children, especially those in preschool, we have to be careful how we address posture for kids, especially when it comes to training certain aspects of ballet technique. We need to be both realistic and safe when teaching these little bodies and be very aware of what we are saying, as their … Read more
If you suffer from lower back pain, you will need to keep your muscles loose and your spine supple. This is why you need to do some lower back pain stretches for relief and the overall protection of your spine. Dancers and gymnasts often suffer from lower back pain, especially as they get older, and … Read more
Let’s look at tap dancing history and how it evolved over time. Tap dancing didn’t just appear out of nowhere. It sprang to life through a fascinating fusion of different cultures. African and Irish dance traditions played a key role in molding what we know today as tap dance. Think complex rhythms from Africa meeting … Read more
Let’s look at how to improve pointe work. Want stronger pointe work or hoping to feel more stable when you’re up on your toes? Getting better on pointe isn’t just about putting on the shoes and hoping for the best. It’s all about building real strength, improving your balance, and making a few smart tweaks … Read more
Simonson Technique is a unique approach to dance that balances artistry with anatomical principles. Created by the brilliant Lynn Simonson, this technique focuses on using the body’s natural alignment to ensure dancers move safely and efficiently. It’s not just about looking good on stage—it’s about being safe and smart in your movements. Lynn Simonson, the … Read more
If you are a ballet lover like myself, then naturally you would also enjoy modern ballet. How did modern dance start and who began it all? I only started modern dancing in my teens but have always loved it, so much that I got my teachers qualifications for it, and it is still one of … Read more
Grand Battement Definition A grand battement definition in ballet is a controlled throwing up of the working leg to its full height, while keeping both legs straight, and then controlling the downward movement of the leg. The entire movement is usually done pretty quickly to music with a strong and brisk tempo. Grand battement can … Read more
I loved reading the Misty Copeland Book – Life in Motion. I love reading true stories about how other people made a success of their lives, and this book is all about Ballerina Misty Copeland, and her struggles growing up and how her determination to succeed as a ballerina made it happen for her. This … Read more