Monday, January 18, 2016
Balancing dance and academics
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My parents have always supported my siblings and I in our love of the arts - paying for lessons, driving us here and there, making sure we p...
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Learn ballet: How to do Échappé
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Échappé is a fun little movement that involves sliding the feet apart, then pulling them back together. (millicentmouse.wordpress.com) ...
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Before and after dance class: Caring for your body
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Dancers are not only artists; they are athletes. I think many dancers, particularly younger dancers, forget that although they are making...
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
"Two ballerinas walk into a barre": The importance of barre work
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Typically, all ballet classes start at the barre - a long rail used to provide support during warmups and exercises. (www.balletlongisla...
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Coming back from summer break and getting back to the grind
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Well, its that time of year again... summer is ending and for most students, it's time to regain that focus and get back to the grind o...
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Recital jitters: Feeling calm and collected before stepping out into the spotlight
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It's that time of year... RECITALS! I know our teachers here at Ballet Petite are wrapping up choreography and polishing dances so tha...
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Books for Dancers
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As I got older, I wanted to know more about dance, but just going to class just wasn't enough. I actually wanted to research dance - its...
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