What Is Toe Curling In Ballet? Toe-curling in ballet normally happens when dancers try to point their feet, and to get it to look pointed, they curl their toes under, thinking that this will enhance the look of their feet. Although curling the toes often seems like a little thing since it is “just the … Read more
In Jazz Dancing Isolations play a huge role in the look of the dance. Isolations in dance can be done on various body parts, and the trick is to isolate those body parts without it affecting the rest of your body. Hip-hop dancers and contemporary dancers will also find that learning to do isolations can … Read more
As a dance teacher, you are either going to love teaching preschoolers dance or you are going to dread it. If you are not enjoying your preschoolers, could it be that you don’t understand their personalities? Here are some things about teaching preschoolers that you really need to know about, and if you understand what … Read more
I think that Sylvie Guillem is one of the most beautiful ballerinas that I have ever seen, with those long legs that go on forever and exquisite turnout. She retired in 2015, but let us take a look at her inspiring life. “From a small town to ballet stardom: Sylvie Guillem’s inspiring journey” Sylvie Guillem, … Read more
Are you ready to dazzle and amaze your audience with an incredible dance show? Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just starting out, or a teacher wanting to showcase her pupils, putting on a show that wows your audience takes careful planning, hard work, and a lot of creativity. In this blog post, we’ll share … Read more
A Month In The Country ballet is a one-act ballet choreographed by Sir Frederick Ashton and adapted from Ivan Turgenyev’s play. The music is by Frédéric Chopin and arranged by John Lanchbery. The decor and costumes were originally done by Julia Trevelyan Oman. A Month In The Country Ballet was first performed by the Royal … Read more
If you want to wish your fellow dancers good luck before they go on stage, it doesn’t sound quite right to say ‘break a leg’ like you would to an actor. Also, as the old wives’ tale goes, it is actually considered bad luck to say to another dancer “good luck” before they go onto … Read more
A lot of dance teachers get burnt out and frustrated at certain times of the year. Here is a guide on how to survive teacher stress burnout. The trick of course is to stay focused and positive, but it, as you know, is easier said than done. This post may contain affiliate links, which means … Read more
Swan Lake Ballet Video This is a brilliant production of Swan Lake that I had to share with you if you have two hours to spare. If you want to read a Swan Lake Synopsis before you start, you can click here. This production is done by the Kirov Ballet and has the usual perfect … Read more
How to deal with a teenager in your dance studio is a problem we as dance teachers will all face at some time or another. For the most part, things will run smoothly, but there are always problem teenagers, whether they get suddenly stubborn and won’t take correction, are always tired, or just get downright cheeky. … Read more