Michel Maling 
For the Royal Academy dance is the overall focus and also how to better the training of ballet dancers worldwide, by having well-qualified teachers to do the job. The Royal Academy is well known worldwide as the Royal Academy of Dance and was renamed some years ago as it was previously known as The Royal … Read more
Here is some advice on how to buy a piano for beginners. Do dance studio owners still invest in piano’s? I have just sold my old piano, as it is so difficult to find good pianists for the ballet syllabus work, but I am sure there are still teachers out there who still have pianists … Read more
The Conservatoire Ballet is a Studio Ballet. This means that the setting for the ballet is in a dance studio. There have been many studio ballets being produced over the years. Bournonville’s Conservatoire is built on memories of his life as a pupil in Paris. Some History On Studio Ballets (Conservatoire Ballet) This ballet was … Read more
I wrote the post below almost ten years ago, and it is interesting to look back at it, as my daughter is now 19 years old. She is still dancing and loving it. Over the years she has had lots of different teachers to inspire her. I taught her modern, acrobatics and hip hop, but … Read more
The taming of the Shrew is a ballet in to acts based on Shakespeare’s story of the same name. The ballet was choreographed by John Cranko and the music was was Kurt-Heinz Stolze after Scarlatti. The scenery and costumes were done by Elisabeth Dalton. The Taming of the Shrew Ballet was first performed by Wurttenberg … Read more
Here are some choreography tips and ideas for teachers for when you are feeling you need some inspiration. Understanding how to structure choreography lays the groundwork for creating compelling dance routines. A strong choreographic structure brings clarity and supports performers in showcasing their skills effectively. It’s about knowing the narrative you’re crafting and how each … Read more
If you’re hoping to step up your ballet practice from home, finding the best home ballet barre is really important. When I first started doing barre workouts at home, I had no clue what to look for or which features mattered most. After trying several different models and making plenty of rookie mistakes, I realized … Read more
Triceps are tricky muscles, but if you are a dancer, they need to be flexible. Here are some ideas on how to stretch them. If you are an Acro Dancer you can’t afford to have tight triceps, as it will affect all your upside down work. Contrary to popular belief, our arms are not solely … Read more
Here are some tips on how to fall asleep. This is one area of my life that I have had to try and improve over the years, especially on the days that I teach dancing late into the evening. Why is sleep essential, and not just a couple of hours here and there, but a … Read more
Here are some tips on how to teach so well that students retain what they have learned. I find that many teachers in the dancing world complain that their students don’t remember from week to week what they are teaching them. Many instructors also complain that an excessive number of students are not not retaining … Read more