When I think of turns in ballet, I think of the ballerina in a jewelry box turning round and round. You then realize that some of ballet’s enduring magic would be nothing without those impressive turns you see on the stage. Just like those soaring leaps, turns are what the audience loves to see, and … Read more
Cambre in ballet is a French term in ballet that means arched. It also means ‘to throw out one’s chest.’ In ballet, we don’t actually throw our chests out, as you would do some serious damage. Instead, the dancer would bend gently to the back, side, or front, or even in a circular motion. If … 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
Relevé in Ballet means raised in French. In the world of ballet, the term “relevé” holds great significance. Derived from the French word meaning “raised,” relevé is a fundamental movement that ballet dancers execute by rising onto the balls of their feet. This article explores the importance and benefits of incorporating relevé into ballet training, … Read more
We are not all naturally blessed with great posture and alignment, so here are some great posture and alignment exercises that you can start doing right away to improve on what you have. What Causes Bad Posture? Let’s talk about bad posture and how it creeps up on us over time. You know, those pesky … Read more
Every dancer who is serious about her career needs a good stretching machine or a good stretching program. Here are some of the best stretching machines and they can be used for dancers, gymnasts, or anybody who wants to improve their flexibility. The prices are a bit heavy in some cases, but if you are … Read more
A sprained ankle is no fun to have, especially if you are a dancer. There are some sprained ankle treatments you can try, but it is still important to see a medical professional to get a proper diagnosis and treatment for your foot. This post may contain affiliate links. How Do You Sprain an Ankle? … Read more
In this article, let’s look at how to get rid of flat feet, or at least how to improve on what you have. I have been blessed to have flat feet, and although they were strong and served me well while I was dancing, they did look horrendous in a pair of pointe shoes. It … Read more
Do your dancers have tight shoulders? Dancers need to be flexible in this area, so here are seven exercises for tight shoulders that you and your students can do in class or at home. If you are an Acro or Gymnastics teacher and you have students who have tight shoulders, they will most certainly struggle … Read more
If you teach ballet, how to improve ballet technique is usually one of the most important things on your agenda. Your well trained eye should easily pick up on incorrect ballet technique and incorrect muscle use. This should be like second nature to you, especially if you have been doing this a while. The trick … Read more