Geeky Ballerina
artistry + technique
Elements of Artistry
Teaching Ballet Artistry Through 9 Essential Elements
My moment of clarity came when I watched a technically perfect student deliver a lifeless performance. Despite flawless execution, something crucial was missing.
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I realized the problem wasn't with the student - it was with how we teach artistry.
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Traditional ballet education treats artistry as mysterious, innate talent.
​Through years of research, I discovered artistry can be broken down into nine distinct, teachable elements. Each one can be intentionally, clearly developed.​​
When students understand how these elements work together, their dancing transforms.
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We can teach artistry just as carefully as we teach technique.
Want to Teach Artistry Alongside Technique in Your Classes?
The Ballet Artistry Course gives you the framework to integrate all nine elements into your teaching—from your youngest dancers through advanced levels and adult students.
Learn how to develop artistry alongside technique in every class.
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9 Elements That Transform Ballet Technique into Art
These nine elements collaborate to elevate technical training into expressive artistry. Each element can be thoughtfully cultivated at every level:
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Breath - Transforms mechanical movement into flowing dance through natural ease.
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Somatic Awareness - Students connect authentically with their unique physical expression.
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Eye-line - Movement extends beyond physical boundaries to create emotional connection.
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Line - Technical positions become elegant, expressive shapes between movements.
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Body Carriage - Students communicate sophistication through refined, eloquent presence.
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Dynamics - The same movement can convey completely different artistic intentions.
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Musicality - Movement and music achieve transcendent synthesis into visible artistry.
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Three-Dimensional Movement - Technical execution becomes compelling sculptural performance.
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Acting - Technical proficiency transforms into complete artistic expression.
Each element can be nurtured from beginning through advanced levels.
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