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Ballet Beyond the Feminine Illusion

Ballet may appear soft and delicate, yet its illusion is sustained by discipline, strength, and focus. When people outside the studio...

Ballet is not one fixed style. Depending on where you train, terminology can vary, the same steps can look slightly different, from arm...

Starting ballet as an adult can feel like stepping into a whole new world. The graceful movements, the elegant posture, the music that...

May 2023 "You must be extroverted!" I heard the director of our ballet school proclaim to us. It was the first time I remember hearing...

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As adults embark on their ballet journey, the question often arises: Can adults do ballet pointe work? The answer is yes! Pointe work,...

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Ballet, a graceful and disciplined art form, is often associated with early training in childhood. However, the enchantment of ballet...

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As an adult ballet teacher and former professional ballerina, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative impact that complementary...

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As an adult ballet teacher, I have witnessed the transformative power of ballet training firsthand. Beyond its enchanting beauty and...

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As an adult ballet teacher, I am thrilled to share with you the captivating world of ballet and its profound ability to serve as a...

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Franziska In La Sylphide, Staatsoper Berlin, 1994

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December 2022 Another year has passed. I would like to remember it as a happier, lighter, freer, and more positive year than the two...

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In the summer of 1998, 24 years ago, just before my 24th birthday, I landed at Gatwick; with one bag and one suitcase.

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