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
Top 10 dance tv shows
This list of dancing TV shows include many of the most well-known dance TV shows, but it is by no means complete. And the list is also not in accordance with any ranking, it’s a random compilation.
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...
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...
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?
“Bisous!”: The most memorable kisses in ballet
A kiss is perhaps the most wonderful form of expressing your love for a loved one. We want to share with you the most remarkable ballet kisses, which we remembered not only for our emotionality but without which the drama and choreography of the performa...
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.
The 13 Best Prima Ballerina Assolutas
Achieving the title of ballerina is awarded to only those who have worked hard and earned it. They must first prove their talents to be recognized as a soloist, then principle, and then a prima. But that is not as far as they can reach. There is a further...
Here is our list of top 15 favorite female ballet dancers!
Here is our list of top 15 favorite female ballet dancers! Our opinions. If you have any requests for Top 15 videos, send them our way!
‘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.
The 3 Most Well-known Ballet Composers
It is evident that dancers are important when it comes to conveying the story in a ballet. Without the dancers there would be no portrayal of the story that is set to the music composed. It is this pairing of dance and the music that really enables the s...
Top 10 Sugar Plum Fairy (Masha ) from The Nutcracker on YouTube
"Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy"(Masha) is a dance for a ballerina. It is the third movement in The Nutcracker pas de deux. This pas de deux is from Act 2 of the 1892 ballet The Nutcracker.
10 Most Powerful Ballet Jumpers
Soaring ballet jumps are perhaps the most recognizable feature of the art for outsiders but also one that continues to amaze fans and experienced trainers. There are around 10 basic jumps with many different variations. They range from quick sautés to the...
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...
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.