Michel Maling 
Facade the ballet is one of those that some of us have forgotten about, as Facade the ballet doesn’t come to mind when you talk about going to the ballet. Swan Lake or Gizelle are more likely to come to mind first. Facade is a ballet done in one act. The Choreography of this ballet was … Read more
Are you considering buying a piano online for your dance studio? Most dance studio’s have pianos, especially if they have a ballet department. Pianos are still used by most studios, especially at exam time. Let’s look at buying a piano for your studio and what to look for. This post may contain affiliate links, which … Read more
As you probably know, it takes a lot to make it as a dancer, especially a ballet dancer. But did you know that there are many more Dance Career Opportunities and Dance Employment Opportunities that are on offer for those that don’t have those perfect ballet bodies, or the skills to match. A lot of dancers … Read more
How to improve ballet technique and having perfect Ballet Technique is a quest that all dancers are aiming for, as without good technique, your ballet dancing won’t look like it should. In this blog post, I will explain what ballet technique is and will explain how to improve ballet technique. What Is Ballet Technique? You can … Read more
This website wouldn’t be the same without an article devoted to Sir Frederick Ashton. He is regarded as the ‘Foundling Father of Britsh Ballet’ and he developed the English Style of ballet dancing. The Life Of Sir Frederick Ashton Doing an article on Sir Frederick Ashton is like writing about the history of the Royal … Read more
Not many have heard of Checkmate the ballet, but teachers don’t you think that the game of chess is an excellent idea for a mini ballet or concert theme? Checkmate Ballet This is a ballet in one scene with a prologue. The music and libretto was done by Arthur Bliss and the ballet was choreographed … Read more
Doing Ballet Pilates with Ellen Barrett or any other pilates instructor is an excellent idea, as the benefits for dancers are wonderful and beneficial. Pilates lengthens, strengthens and tones the entire body, and that is why it is so good for ballet dancers. This post does contain affiliate links. Who Is Ellen Barrett? Ellen Barrett … Read more
The Rakes Progress Ballet is a short ballet done in six scenes. It was first performed by Vic-Wells Ballet at the Sadler’s Wells Theatre on the 20th of May 1935. The Choreography for The Rakes Progress was done by Ninette de Valois and the scenery and costumes by Rex Whistler after Hogarth. William Hogarth was the … Read more
Very few dancers have perfect ballet dancing feet, and most of us have to work on our feet to get them as close to the ideal as possible. There are so many different shapes of feet, and each type of foot has a specific set of challenges. As dancers, it is a good idea to … Read more
Let’s find out more about Job Ballet Ninette de Valois choreographed which was first performed by Camargo Society, Cambridge Theatre in London on the 5th of July 1931. On the 22nd of September 1931, it entered the repertory of the Vic-Wells Ballet. The ballet is based on the Book of Job from the Hebrew Bible and was inspired by … Read more