Methodology & 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.

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…

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…

Summer workshops are a great way to keep up your dancing all year. Once thought to be a forum only for youths, more summer dance programs are becoming available to adults. If you’re not . . .

If you really want to improve your technique, there are some things you should be doing every class. Just as you wouldn’t expect long-term results from extreme dieting, becoming a better dancer requires . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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…