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Why I let go of Ballet For Adults

Why I let go of Ballet For Adults

I wanted to let you know that BalletForAdults.com is now back to its original website, TheLastDancer.com. It is here where my voice comes through with the most honesty. In this past year, I also turned the big five-o and hope to be a part of the adult ballet world as long as I possibly can . . .

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Happy  Anniversary, Ballet for Adults!

Happy Anniversary, Ballet for Adults!

As we are celebrating our one year anniversary of owning Ballet For Adults, we would like to share our accomplishments and our goals for the future. Our most exciting news is that we are starting a podcast show that will provide more opportunities for busy adults to…

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Christopher Hird Redesigns Adult Ballet at Sarasota Ballet School

Christopher Hird Redesigns Adult Ballet at Sarasota Ballet School

An interview with Christopher Hird. Floridian adult ballet dancers have had a reason to celebrate since Christopher Hird became Director of Education at The Sarasota Ballet in July 2016. His focus and experience led him to design a new adult ballet program that is both exceptional & progressive.

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When the Stage Calls

When the Stage Calls

Chances are that as an adult dancer the curtain to performing on stage has been closed for quite some time now, besides the occasional supernumerary parts. After all, we know how demanding ballet can be and are well aware of the cost of productions (and that’s just the beginning). Yet there is a rich education…

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The Dance of the Iconic Swan

The Dance of the Iconic Swan

What is your Swan Song? Odette’s variation is a devotional dance of transformation and its mastery lies in the perpetual story of the dancer’s own Swan Song. The white swan symbolizes light, or one’s highest self that is pure love. She glides gracefully along the…

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Teacher Talk: Fleming Lomax

Teacher Talk: Fleming Lomax

Fleming Lomax is a dancer and teacher with the Asheville Ballet. She has been teaching adult ballet since 1992. BL: When and where did you start dancing? FL: I started dancing when I was four years old in my hometown of Goldsboro, North Carolina. I demanded to take…

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Teacher Talk: Gloria Buckley Ewerz

Teacher Talk: Gloria Buckley Ewerz

Gloria Buckley Ewerz teaches Adult Ballet at Dallas Ballet Center in Dallas, TX. She has been teaching for over 20 years. I had the chance to talk with Gloria about her career. BL: When did you start dancing? GBE: I started around 11 or 12. That was…

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10 Tips For Your First Recital!

10 Tips For Your First Recital!

‘Tis the season for recitals! It has been your dream to dance on stage, and now you are! (Or will be) There are a number of performance opportunities open to adult ballet students at recreation centers, community colleges, and pre-professional dance schools. If you’re…

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Ballet Aesthetic and The Case For The Booty

Ballet Aesthetic and The Case For The Booty

I have a booty. Even when I struggled with anorexia in high school, I still looked like a stack of ribs with a rump roast in the back. When people asked me how I got my bodacious backside, I told them “it’s in the genes, and I don’t mean Levi’s.” Witty posterior…

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Misty Copeland: Triumph and Embarrassment

Misty Copeland: Triumph and Embarrassment

For the record, I think Misty Copeland is amazing. We all do. She has a bangin’ bod, flawless technique and artistry, and she’s humble, a characteristic that can be easily lost in prima circles. Copeland was promoted to principal dancer at American Ballet…

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Want To Go Pro? 8 Tips For Advanced Adult Students

Want To Go Pro? 8 Tips For Advanced Adult Students

If you want to become a professional ballet dancer, you typically need to begin a serious training program long before you’re old enough to drink. However, this does not mean talented adult dancers don’t have a chance. They may not stand out as the prima ballerinas of…

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Top 3 Reasons Adult Ballet Dancers Rock

Top 3 Reasons Adult Ballet Dancers Rock

A pint-sized princess may be cute in a teeny tiny tutu, but seeing Mom (or Dad) break a sweat is an inspiring vision. Here are the top three reasons adults make awesome ballet students . . .

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