Michel Maling 
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
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