Scottish Ballet Class Webcast [Video]

For this Thursday at The Theater I thought I would share a company class from Scottish Ballet since most of us are getting back to company or studio classes after some time off. This will be a great inspiration to get you back in to your routine. Scottish Ballet Class...

How to Releve in Ballet [Video]

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....

How to Spot in Ballet [Video]

One of the most fascinating “feats” of ballet dancers is their ability to turn, in other words, to execute pirouttes. To be able to turn with such speed and without getting dizzy requires mastering the art of spotting. Here are two amazing videos: the first shows step-by-step how to spot...

The Ritual of the Reverence

Reverence is french for revering or respecting someone of higher stature (authority) by means of a curtsey or bow. The ritual of the reverence in ballet is performed at the end of a dance sequence on stage before an audience and at the end of each class as a sign...

Ballet at 50

Yona Zeldis McDonough author of The Cats in the Doll Shop, The Doll Shop Downstairs, The Doll with The Yellow Star, Louisa: The Life of Louisa May Alcott, just to name a few, tells of her relationship with classical ballet as a child and her journey back to ballet at...

Ballet Barre Workout: The Latest Trend

You’re probably wondering: “What is a ballet barre workout?” Rest assured, you’re not alone. A few years back, when visiting my cousin out of town, she invited me to take a local barre workout class. Since it was my downtime from the company (classical ballet) and since I can’t stay...

Barre Workout: The Basics of Ballet

What comes to mind when you think of a ballerina? Graceful, poise, strong, long muscles, tutus, yes, but also painful pointe shoes and bleeding toes, right? Now there are Barre Workout: the basics of ballet based programs that give you proper alignment, femininity and strength sansyears of painful training! How...

Ballet for Health and Longevity

Have you noticed that ballerinas or serious ballet students look younger than their actual age? All that exercise seems to keep them youthful. Muriel, from Kings Langely in the UK, has known the benefits of ballet for health and longevity: she’s just turned 107. A former ballet teacher from Kings...

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