Tips for Teachers and Dancers
Michel Maling 
Did you know that the Firebird Ballet Story was taken from an old Russian Folktale called The Magic Glowing Bird? This post contains some affiliate links, which means that if you purchase something, I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Here are some Firebird Story Books that may interest you if … Read more Firebird Ballet Story – Do you need a Firebird Ballet Synopsis?
La Boutique Fantasque Ballet is a one-act ballet that was first performed by Ballets Russes in Alhambra Theatre, London on the 5th of May 1919. This ballet is also known as The Magic Toyshop or The Fantastic Toyshop. The choreography was done by Leonide Massine and the music by Rossini. Massine and Lopolova were the cancan … Read more La Boutique Fantasque Ballet
Getting a pair of ballet pointe shoes for the first time is a very personal experience. You should have the opportunity to be able to try on various makes and types before making your final decision. The shoe needs to suit your foot type and should be able to support your foot properly. A highly … Read more Ballet Pointe Shoes – What Type Should I Buy?
The Parade Ballet was first performed by Sergei Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on the 18th of May 1917. It is also known as Picasso Parade Ballet and it was a surrealistic ballet done in one act. The Libretto was done by Jean Cocteau, the choreography by Leonide Massine, the … Read more Let’s Look Back At Picasso Parade Ballet
Leonide Massine, who was also known as Leonid Massine was a famous Russian choreographer and ballet dancer. Leonide Massine created the world’s first symphonic ballet, which was called Les Présages, and then many others in the same vein. Leonide Massine Life Story There is a little confusion about the year that Leonide Massine was born. Some … Read more Who Was Leonide Massine?
Here are some beautiful examples of ballet costumes for kids, because most children love dressing up in ballet costumes, even if they don’t do ballet lessons. Here are some beautiful ballet costumes for kids that can be purchased online more conveniently and in most cases at better prices than the shops are offering. This article … Read more Beautiful Ballet Costumes For Kids
There are many wonderful ballet steps for kids that they can do during class and at home for practice. When dealing with ballet positions for kids, one has to be careful to choose exercises that are appropriate for the age and strength of the child. Doing exercises before the child is ready for it could … Read more Ballet Steps for Kids – Beginners Especially!
Ballet bar exercises make up almost 50% of the ballet class at times, and bar work has been going on as long as ballet has been around. Some people think that ballet bar exercises are outdated, and they are not needed anymore in the training of ballet. As a ballet student, you will either love … Read more Ballet Bar Exercises – Why On Earth Do We Need To Do Bar Exercises?
Are you a ballet dancer who is thinking about taking ballet dancing to the next level as a possible career? Are you wondering if you have the perfect ballerina body type for this? As you probably already know, ballet is a visual art, and the more aesthetically pleasing your body is the better you will … Read more What Is A Perfect Ballerina Body?
In this article, I would like to look at Zoom and how to use Zoom Video Conferencing to teach your dance classes. I teach various dance forms, and some classes are easier to teach than others. I find that ballet works best, followed by contemporary dance. Hip hop is difficult because of the speed, and … Read more How To Use Zoom Video Conferencing To Teach Dancing