Dangers of the oversplit
Dangers of the oversplit An oversplit is a new stretch coming into popularity without restraint or care that injures most dancers. Back up to the standard split. We all did it and do it as a means to...
View ArticleAdult Ballerina Holiday Gift Guide
Five things that adult ballerinas have on their holiday wish list! I recently joined a wonderful Facebook group “Adult Ballerinas”. I have had a lot of fun chatting it up about ballet topics! A few...
View ArticleDIY ballet skirt. Want to make your own?
An easy to make your own ballet skirt I am pleased to be able to share my first sewing tutorial with you! I make most of my wrap ballet skirts to match my leotards. Use your favorite skirt as your...
View ArticleFour Week Ballet Habit~ improve your ballet technique!
Create a new habit now! Often when I have a break from my routine, I gain perspective on what needs to change in my life. For about six weeks, I have had this nagging thought that I need to get a...
View ArticleNew hip flexor stretch Day 2
Hello it is Day Two of the Habit challenge! Just in case you need some motivation, here is a hip flexor stretch that I made up for myself. Sometimes I get tired on the old lunge stretch for the hip...
View Article15 minute habit is all it takes for success!
The Four Week Ballet Habit has completed the first week! How are you doing with the Challenge? If you are like me, I did more in general, but did not do all my exercises. However, I have a great tip...
View ArticleWant stronger ankles? Watch this ankle strength video
I call this the “mother of all theraband” exercises This ankle strength video exercise was the first one that l learned back in 1980! I was dancing professionally then and developed an injury after a...
View ArticleLeotard Giveaway on 2/4! Black lace for Valentine’s Day
Leotard Giveaway! Leotard Giveaway! Why a Leotard Giveaway? Well, two reasons: A perfect date night top to go with anything~ who doesn’t love black lace? My subscriber survey revealed that you love...
View ArticleDo you know the best ab exercise for dancers? Read on…
Have you heard of this muscle? Transverse Abdominal Muscle Definition The transverse abdominal muscle is the deepest of the 6 abdominal muscles. It extends between the ribs and the hips, wrapping...
View ArticleUltimate split stretch!
Ultimate split stretch I am always looking for a way to help dancers reach their goals! Not only is getting en pointe a rite of passage for young dancers, but so is “getting the splits”. “Getting the...
View ArticleMy top five ballet conditioning books. Part one.
Ballet conditioning books I became interested in anything that could help me improve my dancing years ago because I needed to accelerate my training. I started ballet very late for a person who wanted...
View ArticleBallet photo share project and giveaway!
Hi everyone! Instagram is very fun for us “visual” types. I know that ballet is a popular topic too. How would you like to post a ballet photo of yourself? If we all hashtag them with #balletpic2016,...
View ArticleNew idea about Chaîné turns
Chaîné turns I was taught that chaîné turns were “turns like a chain”. I imagined a paper chain like children made at Christmas, linked together and continuous. Outwardly the step does not appear that...
View ArticleHow to nail those pirouettes every time! Post #1
Pirouettes fun or scary? Are you a natural “turner” or do you grimace when the teacher says “and now pirouettes”? It seems dancers are one or the other type, and then within that category; is a...
View ArticleBallet Assessment Quiz– How to improve on your own!
How to improve on your own! Ballet Assessment Quiz When I teach in Summer Intensives or give private lessons, I often have the student fill out this quiz for themselves. I am teaching my students two...
View ArticleOn Pointe , Foot strength, Beginning pointe videos
When is the right time to go on pointe? Many people want to know when they can go “on pointe”. I will give you some helpful tips but please check first with your teacher. Your teacher has the final...
View ArticleAll Ballet Giveaway! Ballet class and Accessories for the dancer
An All Ballet Giveaway from Etsy artisans and dancers! The “All Ballet Giveaway” details: If you win this Giveaway, you will win $140 worth of ballerina prizes! Let me tell you something about the...
View ArticleExercises for big toe. Help! I am rolling in towards my big toe joint.
More toe exercises Are you struggling still with pronation? If you are rolling in, you are not engaging the correct muscles to develop a strong and attractive arch. This is something that dancers want,...
View ArticleSuccess in dance
Working as a team, we all win! Every dancer is hypercritical. Period. I have been a ballet teacher for over thirty years. Most of my students have been perfectionists. ...and most professional...
View ArticleBallet Hack Theraband!
Ballet Hack #2 A Ballet Hack theraband! Foot exercises will help your tendu and much more. You can do this simple and practical exercises with a small theraband. This is my second “ballet hack” post. I...
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