Update: I have just heard the tragic news that Michaela DePrince has died at age 29. Such a sad loss and may she rest in peace. She was an inspiration and a beacon of hope to so many people and her life was one defined by grace, purpose, and strength. Hope in a Ballet Shoe … Read more
Once upon a time, in the enchanting world of ballet, there lived a remarkable ballerina named Gelsey Kirkland. Her story is as inspiring as it is extraordinary, capturing the hearts of dance lovers everywhere. This article may have affiliate links, which means if you purchase anything, I will get a small commission at no extra … Read more
There was absolutely nothing grey about Beryl Grey Ballerina of yesteryear as she has made such an impact on British Ballet over the years. She was born in 1927 and apparently still had her ebony hair well into her old age. She was elegant and had the most beautiful lines when she danced. She died … Read more
I first found out about the First Position Movie by reading the book Hope in a Ballet Shoe, which is the story of one of the dancers in the movie – Michaela DePrince. After a lot of searching, I finally managed to get myself a copy of this movie, and it is something that I … 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