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11 Tips for Beginning Ballet Barre Etiquette

11 Tips for Beginning Ballet Barre Etiquette

Perhaps ballet etiquette is something that is never stated out loud in class — but you can depend on this: it matters to your instructor and to the experienced dancers in your class! If you feel that ballet etiquette is old fashioned or uptight, consider that you are studying a classic art form that depends on tradition.

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10 Awkward Moments and How to Handle Them

10 Awkward Moments and How to Handle Them

Just so we’re clear, none of the following are life-or-death situations. But we’ve all had an awkward moment in ballet class. Adults especially tend to be overly self-conscious. Rest assured, if any of these ever happen to you, know that many before you have…

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5 Qualities Every Ballet Teacher Should Have

5 Qualities Every Ballet Teacher Should Have

Knowledge. Every ballet teacher should have at least a basic knowledge of ballet history, relevant composers, and most definitely should know the French ballet vocabulary. Your teacher doesn’t have to be an elitist snob, but they should know their stuff, so to…

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3 Red Flags To Avoid In Adult Ballet Class

3 Red Flags To Avoid In Adult Ballet Class

Everything seemed to be going fine: registration was a breeze, the location was perfect, then you arrived to class and found out that the standards are, well, low. If you ever come across these 3 red flags in class, run, don’t dance, to the nearest exit. 1. Wardrobe…

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4 Tips For Finding A Great Ballet Teacher

4 Tips For Finding A Great Ballet Teacher

What makes a great teacher? An impressive resume? Decades of experience? It depends. Sometimes, finding the right teacher for you is a matter of trial and error. But there are a handful of qualities they should possess, and . . .

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Celebrate Diversity In Ballet

Celebrate Diversity In Ballet

When you hear the word “ballerina”, what image comes to mind? A slender caucasian girl? Actually, everyone can, and should, do ballet! They say variety is the spice of life, so all ethnicities should be welcomed. If you’re a teenager or parent . . .

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Do’s and Don’ts of Adult Ballet

Do’s and Don’ts of Adult Ballet

If you’re new to ballet class, you may not know what’s appropriate in certain situations. Ballet requires a certain level of etiquette, and ignoring it is considered disrespectful to the art form, the teacher, and your classmates. Though most students don’t experience…

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The Levels of Adult Ballet

The Levels of Adult Ballet

Adult Ballet Class is a great place to learn ballet without the pressure of becoming a professional dancer. Most adult ballet classes are for adults 18 and older who have little or no previous training. However, some schools and studios offer various levels even…

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