How Much Does it Cost to be a Ballerina

Prospective dancers and dance parents always want to know —…


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How to Pancake Ballet Shoes

Every pair of ballet shoes are different. The different…


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Just Tendu It - Tips for a Perfect Tendu

Tendu is a foundational exercise in ballet, and is one of…


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Balancing Ballet and School

Whether you’re a young ballet dancer yourself, or a parent…


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Contemporary Ballet Companies To Watch Out For

Your training might be based mostly in classic ballet. Why…


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Starting Ballet at 30 Years and Older

I always admire women who start ballet later in life. For…


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Advice and Tips for First-Time Ballet Dancers

So you’ve decided that it’s time to sign up for a dance…


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Best Pointe Shoes for Flat Feet

Every dancer has different feet. Whether it’s different…


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Starting Ballet at 13

Following up to our post on ballet for 8 year olds, we’ve…


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Ballet Terms Dictionary

In ballet, there are several terms that are used. It can be…