Types of Ballet Feet
Feet are a big deal in ballet. Students and professionals alike obsess over how their feet look, feel, and function. Who can forget the cliche image of delicate pink pointe shoes tip-toeing across the floor? Beautiful ballet feet have a reputation, but th...
Where in the world is dance illegal or even banned?
How can a beautiful art form such as dance be restricted or even illegal? Well, the 4 countries listed below are just some of the places where dance is looked upon in a disgraceful way.
What is the best brand of pointe shoes?
These flat-bottomed predecessors of the modern pointe shoe were secured to the feet by ribbons and incorporated pleats under the toes to enable dancers to leap, execute turns, and fully extend their feet. The first dancers to rise up on their toes did so...
Top 10 Classical Ballet Companies in the World
There are so many Ballet Companies around the world, and many of you ask which ones are up there at the top in the whole world. While this topic will always stay subjective, since ballet is a form of art, there are the top 10 that are the highest ranked a...
10 Best Ballet Schools in the World
The dance of ballet was first introduced to the world in the fifteenth century Italian Renaissance courts. Years later, a wealthy Italian woman, Catherine de Medici, who was also married to King Henry II of France was a huge fan of the art form.
Ballerina Olga Smirnova deprived of American visa
A ballerina star of the Russian Bolshoi Theater was denied a US visa, depriving her of a gala she was scheduled to attend in New York, Russian agencies said Thursday, against a backdrop of drastic reduction of staff diplomatic
5 Stretches You Should Do Everyday to Improve Your Flexibility
Flexibility plays a major role in the advancement of a ballerina. Being flexible has many advantages that will work in your favor when you're trying to improve overall as a dancer. Her are some stretches you should be doing every day in order to improve...
The Effects of Ballet Classes Schools Don't Tell You
Why do you spend so much money and time for your daughter’s ballet classes and rehearsals so that she goes on stage once a year?
10 Male Ballet Dancers who are Considered to be "Most Famous" 20th century
Ballet is a beautiful art form that has been around for centuries. When most people hear the word “ballet”, they tend to picture a tall, thin woman in a tutu. But there are many male ballet dancers and they are just as talented and essential as the female...
How Is the Vaganova System Different From the English RAD System?
Half a year ago I started taking ballet lessons from a former Russian prima ballerina. I have gradually come to understand the Russian method based on the Vaganova system, which has produced so many top-notch ballerinas on the world stage. Not that I'm a...
‘Every second is intense’ – Natalia Osipova
Kenneth MacMillan created the one-act ballet Anastasia for Deutsche Oper Ballet in 1967. He was inspired by the true story of Anna Anderson.
Top 10 Favourite Male Ballet Dancers
This video is showing our top 10 favorite male ballet dancers. This is my opinion and in no way am we saying that some are better than others depending on ranking. Make sure to leave a like, subscribe and make some suggestions in the comment section down...
Quiz- How well do you know ballet terminology and their translations?
This quiz tests your knowledge of basic to advanced ballet terminology and their translations.
Who was the first ballerina to dance en Pointe?
Women began to dance ballet in 1681. At that time, the standard women's ballet shoe had heels.