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If you're struggling with getting your legs up to Zakharova's height in ballet class, fear not! Check out this guide for simple exercises to improve your extension.
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Check out this Ballet glossary to find the sport-specific definitions for which you have been looking. From A to Z, we've got all the words covered.
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Want to work on technique at home? Learn the most cost efficient ways to have a fully equipped ballet studio in the comfort of your very own bedroom with this guide!
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A properly pointed foot is one of the most important elements of ballet. Here are some valuable tips to keep your feet strong and beautiful while dancing.
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Struggle with arabesques? Figure out a perfect line with exercises to do at home as well as on the barre; soon enough you'll have a great 150 degree arabesque!
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Ever wondered what hand gestures mean in ballet? Learn the full vocabulary with this layman's guide to the classical mime techniques used in classical ballets.
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Whether your ankles are super stiff or beautifully bendy, strengthening them will improve your ballet technique a ton. Learn how with these simple at-home exercises!
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Being a teen or adult starting ballet is difficult. This guide contains valuable tips about the ballet world for all late starters.
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Have no clue what to do with your worn out pointes? Put them to work at home or in the studio with ideas from this guide -- no matter what shape they're in!
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The penché is a beautiful staple of ballet, from classical to contemporary. Learn to achieve a perfect 180 degree line with these tips on stretching and technique!
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Choosing a leotard for ballet can be tough stuff. Learn the best leos for your body type in this guide, whether you have short legs or broad shoulders!
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Any ballet dancer knows that foot problems are never far out of sight. Learn about common foot issues from blisters to bunions and how to combat them with this guide!
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Long hamstrings are an essential asset for every ballet dancer. This guide will give you specific stretches to create longer lines while dancing.
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Looking for ways to make new pointe shoes feel less like concrete blocks? Learn how with this guide that explains all the methods of breaking in shoes (and what they do).
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Tall dancers have unique strengths, as well as particular challenges. This guide will help you to maximize your potential as a statuesque dancer.
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Ballet is rigorous in both its physical requirements and the energy it takes to do. Learn how to eat right and stay healthy with this guide on nutrition for dancers!
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Learn about Cecchetti, Vaganova, Balanchine, Bournonville, and more with this guide to all the major methods of learning classical ballet!
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Hands play a big role in ballet. This guide will cover the different ways of positioning your fingers and how to always have elegant looking hands.
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It's tough to get the flexibility ballet requires out of class alone. Learn how to stretch effectively at home with this guide on all things flexible!
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Every ballerina wants pointe shoes as fast as she can get them. Learn what's required in your technique, body, and mind for pointe with this guide!
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Pirouettes look great in every ballet. If you're struggling to get turning, read up and learn how arms, eyes, and core muscles can take you from standing to spinning top!
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Want to make your ballet extra special? Learn the bare basics of three pas lifts: fish dives, shoulder sits, and supported grande jetes. Wow the audience with simple pas!
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Finding the perfect pointe shoes is not easy. Learn how to make your favorite pair go the extra mile with this guide to modifying your pointe shoes!
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Learn how ballet students become ballet professionals with this guide to traits of successful dancers. From ambition to knowledge, read up on what you should be doing!
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Have a ballet performance coming up? Then you'll need to know how to do your own stage makeup. Check out this guide for step by step photos and explanations on makeup!
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This ballet guide will break down for you what muscles make up your core, what they do, and how to use them effectively while you dance!
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Going en pointe is both exciting and scary for most ballet dancers. Learn what to do — and what not to do — in this guide to owning your first pointe shoes!
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There are many options for protecting your feet while dancing en pointe. To keep you on your toes, this guide will describe the pros and cons of different toe pads.
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Not sure about your post-high school ballet career? Learn your options in this guide for teenage dancers! From dance majors to going pro and everything in between.
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Ballet requires everything, from strength to flexibility. Learn how to cross train these skills in yoga, reading about the benefits even basic yoga can give a dancer!
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Remembering what comes next at the barre can be challenging. This guide will help you to pick up and retain combinations so you can focus on your technique.
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It’s not easy to make jumps look effortless in ballet. Learn the foundation of a good jump — from plie to positions — by reading this guide!
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Need to work on stabilizing those loose ballet joints? Learn how to do it at home with these easy to follow strengthening exercises designed solely for dancers.
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Getting ready for ballet is a tough ordeal. Learn how to make your hair cooperate with this guide on making the perfect bun!
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Need to know some great lifts for that new ballet you're making? Check out three lifts and how to do them right with this simple guide on intermediate pas de deux lifts!
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What type of ballerina are you? The jumper who wows the audience, or the lyrical adagio ballerina who captures the hearts of all who watch her? Find out with this guide!
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Appearing beautiful and artistically gifted on stage isn’t easy. Learn some tips and tricks for making the most drama on stage with this guide on presence!
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Nervous about that upcoming intensive audition? Trying to get a foot in the door with your favorite ballet company? Check out these tips on making your best impression!
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Whether you're a dancer looking to involve others or a parent trying to cope with a life in ballet, this guide to appreciating the art explains the ins and outs!
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Whether you're auditioning for companies, schools, or summer intensives, this guide gives you all the basics on making a great audition video!
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Wow the crowds at your next ballet by learning the basics of some of the most advanced pas de deux lifts. Take on the boat, bicycle, and presage with your teacher!
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New to ballet and wondering what the positions are? Learn first through fifth (and one bonus position) with this simple guide for ballet beginners!
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The plie is the foundation of all movements in ballet, from jump to turn to adagio. Learn how to make the most of yours with this guide--from spine to feet!
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Ballet is not often a competitive sport, but there are about ten major competitive events for ballet dancers. Learn the regulations for each event here.
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The summer intensive has become a vital part of ballet. This guide will detail some general advice for choosing and applying to a summer intensive.
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The shock and awe of ballet, italian fouettes can be tough work. Read up and learn how your arms, momentum, and even gaze can make your fouettes flawless!
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Breathing properly in ballet can take your dancing to the next level. This guide will help you bring awareness and control to your breathing both on and off the stage.
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Ballet hurts. Learn to ease sore spots and tender muscles with simple exercises for seven parts of the body, from shin to shoulder and in between!
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Starting ballet as an adult is difficult. This guide contains some advice on starting ballet after childhood, from apparel to school selection.
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Spatial awareness is an important skill in ballet, especially during class. Read this guide to learn how to dance to your potential without colliding into classmates.
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