Michel Maling 
Let’s look at one of the most famous tragic stories of all time – The Romeo and Juliet Ballet Story. Here is a history lesson for you, as well as the synopsis of this famous ballet. Romeo And Juliet Ballet History When Diaghilev died in 1929, the many talented people that he had gathered around … Read more
I grew up watching and admiring Natalia Bessmertnova and her dancing, so I thought it would only be fitting to write a post about this bewitching Russian ballerina. Here are some of the productions that she has been recorded doing. Luckily there is a lot of footage of her dancing, unlike the earlier Russian Ballerina’s. … Read more
As I believe that ballet dancers should expand their horizons and expand themselves by trying other dance forms, I have decided to write a little on where does belly dancing come from and belly dancing in general. I am not a teacher of belly dancing and have only been to a couple of lessons in my life, … Read more
In this article on foot problems that dancers have to contend with, let’s have a look at Metatarsal Stress Fractures and Plantar Fascitis. Foot Problems Dancers Suffer From Metatarsal Stress Fractures Almost all stress fractures are caused by overuse or overworking of those specific body parts. Stress fractures can occur in any bone of the … Read more
I was teaching for another teacher the other day, and when the class was completed the pupils rushed off to get their clothes. I shouted at them ‘girls where is your curtsey.’ They looked at me awkwardly and then half-heartedly made there way back onto the floor and did a terrible attempt at a reverence … Read more
Most people believe that these six magnificent and famous Russian Ballet Dancers have marked the progress of Russian Ballet Dancing during the twentieth century. Each of these famous Russian Ballet Dancers has in some way laid the groundwork for the further development of the art of ballet dancing worldwide. Each of these Russian ballerina’s has in … Read more
The History Of The Sleeping Beauty Ballet Marius Petipa and Ivan Vsevolojsky wrote the story of The Sleeping Beauty Ballet originally, which was based on Charles Perrault’s 1697 fairy tale ‘The Sleeping Beauty In The Wood.’ Tchaikovsky wrote the music and then Marius Petipa designed the dances. The Sleeping Beauty Ballet was first presented at … Read more
La Bayadere Ballet is a huge spectacle of a production in four acts and seven scenes. The choreography was done by Marius Petipa and the music by Ludwig Minkus. The La Bayadere Ballet (meaning The Temple Dancer or The Temple Maiden) was first performed at the Bolshoy Theater, St Petersburg on the 4th of February 1877. Here is the … Read more
Tamara Platonovna Karsavina was born in St. Petersburg on the 10th of March 1885. She was the daughter of well-known dancer Platon Karsavin and she was lucky enough to study ballet dancing under famous teachers Paul Gerdt and Enrico Cecchetti at the famous Imperial School. Due to his own bitter experiences, Platon initially refused to … Read more
As a ballet dancer, you know that your feet, ankles, calves, and legs are your most valuable assets. Let’s look at ways on how to protect your feet and safeguard your lower extremities, as well as common injuries and how you can avoid them. How To Protect Your Feet And What To Watch For Dancers … Read more