Michel Maling 
Let us take a look at the impressive history surrounding the Imperial Russian Ballet. Even though ballet was or may have been invented in Italy and France initially, one can definitely say that this beautiful art form was refined and invigorated in Russia. Ballet developed and evolved in the 18th century in Moscow and St. … Read more
Marie Petipa was the daughter of famous choreographer Marius Petipa, but she has quite a tragic story behind her. Marie Mariusovna Petipa was born on the 29th of October 1857 in St. Petersburg. She studied classical ballet under her father Marius Petipa. Her mother was Maria Petipa. She made her debut at the Mariinsky Theater … Read more
Red ballet shoes are very popular and I am not sure if it has any correlation to the story of The Red Shoes, but let’s look at what types of red ballet shoes you can purchase online. The Red Shoes Movie The Red Shoes Movie is a 1948 British drama film written, directed, and produced … Read more
Let’s take a closer look at the Romantic Ballet Era and two of the great choreographers of romantic era ballet productions. Rethinking the Sylph: New Perspectives on the Romantic Ballet (Studies In Dance History) This old and rare book can be purchased online and is invaluable for dance teachers and more advanced students or for … Read more
Before 1970, ballet was always the dominant dance style the world knew and loved. Today this is not so anymore as modern dance dominates our theaters more and more. Let’s look at some modern dance history. You can read about how early modern dance started by clicking here. Modern Dance History Retold By the 1970s … Read more
I have a wonderful collection of ballet books at home that I have collected over the years. They weren’t always easy to come by, as the book stores when I was growing up seldom had anything on dance, but when they did, I always snapped it up. Now it is far easier to get your … Read more
Because feet are a very important part of our anatomy let’s look at how to strengthen feet. If we have problems with our feet, we will almost certainly have problems elsewhere in our bodies. It is a worthwhile exercise to take good care of your feet, to ensure that they stay healthy and strong well … Read more
Here are some tips on how to apply stage makeup for that big performance or even a dance recital. When applying stage makeup, the trick for professional looking stage makeup is to always look overdone or over made up. The reason for this is that you will be performing to an audience that will be … Read more
Sore muscles after a tough workout or dance class are unfortunately common. They are also a normal part of the training process. In this post, I would like to look at how to get rid of sore muscles. Sometimes the soreness only hits a day or two later, and this type of soreness is called … Read more
Here are some ideas to fix slippery shoes and stop slippery shoes for dancers. Did you know that there is also a way to slip-proof your pointe shoes? Often as dancers, you will find that the stage or even your studio floor is way too slippery, and there is nothing worse than trying to dance … Read more