Michel Maling 
The Song Of The Earth Ballet is a one act ballet created by Kenneth MacMillan. The music was by Mahler (Das Lied von der Erde). This was Mahler’s Ninth Symphony, but superstitiously he refused to give it the title. This symphony for tenor and alto voices and orchestra was composed in 1907-8, using recently published … Read more
Let’s explore how to stretch for higher dance extensions. And with that stretching there also comes strengthening, because without strength you are not going to be able to hold that leg up there. How To Stretch For Higher Dance Extensions Dance extensions are all about reaching new heights—literally and figuratively. When dancers talk about extensions, … Read more
As a dancer or dance teacher, I know you have probably researched AI Dance Choreography tools, as obviously they must exist! You know, dance has been around forever, but it’s only recently that we’ve seen tech jumping in to shake things up. AI’s stepping in, bringing new vibes to choreography, kind of like mixing old-school … Read more
Let’s discuss the best dance forms for weight loss, because not all of us love the gym and not all of us want to become professional dancers, but we do want to have fun just dancing. Who would’ve thought bustin’ a move could torch those calories so effectively? Dance is more than just something you … Read more
Today I would like to go a little into eating disorders in dancers, as this seems to be quite a common issue in the dance world. Why So Many Eating Disorders In Dancers? The reasons for eating disorders in dancers are actually quite obvious. With a mirror being a dancer’s best friend and constantly looking … Read more
In this post, I would love to share the Royal Ballet History with you, as it is both interesting and fascinating. The Royal Ballet is one of the most Famous ballet companies in the world and is internationally renowned for its artistic and creative excellence. Marie Rambert and Ninette de Valois are just two of … Read more
Let’s look at some stress solutions for dancers, and dance teachers. Here is how to identify, manage and prevent overwhelm. Dance students and teachers often carry stress from dance and everyday life at the same time, class and rehearsals layered over school, work, finances, and relationships. The hard part is that overwhelm can feel like … Read more
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