Misty Copeland in the News Again!

May 30, 2012 By 5 Comments
Misty Copeland a la seconde on the floor

Seldom do we come across great talent like Misty's. We've reported about her on several occasions in the past. (See links at the end of this post). She's one of our favorite shining ballet stars. And here's why: She's been following her dream since she was 13 and has been relentless about reaching her artistic goals. I'd like to introduce... (drum roll) American Ballet Theatre soloist,  Misty Copeland in the news again! Read below and watch the video, her story will amaze and inspire you to … [Read more...]

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First Position, A Ballet Documentary Film

May 24, 2012 By 1 Comment
Ballet documentary follows young talented aspiring dancers

If you're a ballet lover or student of ballet you've likely been following all the buzz about First Position, a ballet documentary film. The movie opened this month in most major U.S. Cities. The reviews are in. You must see it! First Position, a ballet documentary film Kargman’s straightforward but revealingly sharp-eyed documentary focuses on the challenges facing six of the competitors [in the annual Youth America Grand Prix] in varying age brackets and from the United States and … [Read more...]

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Dance Quote by Franklin Stevens

May 23, 2012 By 1 Comment

I ran across this lovely dance quote by Franklin Stevens, I simply had to share it with you! We are all dancers. We use movement to express ourselves - our hungers, pains, angers, joys, confusions, fears - long before we use words, and we understand the meanings of movements long before we understand those of words. - Franklin Stevens If you enjoyed this dance quote by Franklin Stevens, give  us a Like below! Thanks, until next time... Oh, by the way, I found this quote in a journal … [Read more...]

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Eating Disorders in Ballet

May 15, 2012 By 6 Comments
Eating Disorders in Ballet

Yesterday I shared Tamara Rojo's pledge to improve body image in ballerinas at the English National Ballet by promoting healthy eating habits and lifestyle. Here's yet another video on the fight to stop eating disorders in ballet. Charlotte Leeming reports for BBC News on the subject of eating disorders in ballet. Eating disorders have been a continuous subject in the world of ballet for many years. But how easy will it be to change the mindset of some dancers? Please read and view … [Read more...]

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Tamara Rojo Wants To Stamp Out Anorexia in Ballet

May 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Tamara Rojo Wants to Stomp Out Anorexia in Ballet

Principal ballerina, Tamara Rojo, now head of the English National Ballet has definite ideas about what she wants the dance troupe to adopt under her direction as far as body weight and image, and for good reason. After years of observing fellow ballerinas adopt unhealthy eating habits, Tamara Rojo wants to stamp out anorexia in ballet. Rojo was born in Montreal, Canada, to Spanish parents who moved back to Spain when she was four months old. She started dancing at the age of 10 in … [Read more...]

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Happy Mother’s Day from Classical Ballet News [Surprise Video]

May 14, 2012 By 4 Comments
Happy Mother's Day from Classical Ballet News

To all ballerina Mommies and non-ballerina Moms as well:  Happy Mother's Day from Classical Ballet News! Here's a beautiful video of the ultimate "Pas de Deux"; pregnant ballerina (no name given) dances for the camera. She dances with her unborn baby,  beautifully and skillfully, I might add. It is really difficult to relevé (rise on the ball of your feet) and balance when you're pregnant. ;-) She begins with a warm-up at the barre, then moves to the center. I hope you will enjoy … [Read more...]

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How to Releve in Ballet [Video]

May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
How to Do a Reveve in Ballet

Here's another great video in our series of how to's from the ballet glossary of the Royal Opera House in London. These videos show basic steps on which classical ballet technique is built on.   It's a great way to learn ballet terminology and view technique from accomplished ballerinas and dancers. In this video: How to releve in ballet, Romany Pajdak, Royal Ballet First Artist, demonstrates a relevé en pointe. How to Releve in Ballet Wikipedia defines the term relevé [pronounced … [Read more...]

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Pacific Northwest Ballet Mourns the Loss of Maurice Sendak

May 9, 2012 By 5 Comments
Maurice Sendak has Died

Beloved children's author and illustrator, Maurice Sendak has died. He is mostly remembered for his book: Where The Wild Things Are, which  was later made into a movie. In the world of ballet he was known for being the creative force behind the scenery and costumes of PNB's The Nutcracker. Today the Pacific Northwest Ballet mourns the loss of Maurice Sendak. The man who brought children delight with his book “Where the Wild Things Are” and one of the designing forces behind Pacific … [Read more...]

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Mao’s Last Dancer [Movie]

May 8, 2012 By 3 Comments
Mao's Last Dancer

Everyone loves a story of rags to riches, hardship to success and Mao's Last Dancer is a movie like that. It premiered in the U.S. back in August 2010, and for some reason it's just being released here in Mexico. I would like to revisit Li Cunxin's incredible story of triumph. The movie is based on Cunxin's true life story which he wrote in his book by the same name. Mao's Last Dancer A drama based on the autobiography by Li Cunxin. At the age of 11, Li was plucked from a poor Chinese … [Read more...]

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Mikhail Baryshnikov Quotes

May 7, 2012 By 9 Comments
Mikhail Baryshikov in White Nights, 1985

It's time to relax and be inspired by one of 20th's century's greatest male ballet dancers: Mikhail Baryshnikov and a few of his best quotes. But before we jump, or should I say, grand jeté to some very insightful Mikhail Baryshnikov quotes, lets take a quick look into this ballet star's bio: "Misha" is a Russian American dancer, choreographer, and actor, often cited alongside Vaslav Nijinsky and Rudolf Nureyev as one of the greatest ballet dancers in history. Born to Russian parents … [Read more...]

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