Geek Out, Don't Freak Out

The answer is out there somewhere--I just haven't found it yet

Nov 212 min read

OMG Point Your Toes

Are you having trouble getting your students to point their feet? Here are six tips to help you help your ballet dancers

Oct 42 min read

Clarity in Ballet Technique--Chassé

There are small details in chassé that can be taught differently, depending on your preference and goals. The most important thing is consis

Sep 52 min read

Clarity in Ballet Technique--Piqué Turns

I don't think there's a magic trick that will automatically get every student to maintain turnout in piqué turns. It's just attention to det

Aug 22 min read

Clarity in Ballet Technique--Pirouette, part 3

Do you teach pirouette in cou-de-pied? Ever? Before pirouette in retiré? After? Why? One very commonly needed correction in pirouette is to

Jul 253 min read

Clarity in Ballet Technique--Pirouette, part 2

Progressing pirouette includes what foot position you are starting from and finishing in. Here is a logical progression--although there are

Jul 183 min read

Clarity in Ballet Technique--Pirouette, part 1

How are you introducing pirouette to your dancers? And when? Unless you are the only teacher in your school, clear communication about how

Jul 43 min read

Clarity in Ballet Technique--Frappé, part 2

In this second post exploring teaching frappé we look at the flexed foot, wrapped, and fully pointed options.