Do you have any advice on staying in shape with a back injury?

I recently had a severe back spasm and have had to take four days off of dance. I may have to take more days off, but in the meantime, do you have any advice on how to stay in shape while having a back injury?

Thanks,
Mica

May 18, 2013 | In Questions | 1 Comment

What do you mean about 180 degrees turnouts?

I was confused by what you meant about 180 degrees turnouts. On many tutorial videos there are young girls doing perfect turnouts but there is nothing to suggest they have done it wrong and their teachers say they are doing it right? Should they be able to do it naturally or do you think they are forcing their knees? Also, in one video it said third  position was unnecessary. is this true or was the demonstrator incorrect?
Thanks,
Leonia
March 19, 2013 | In Questions | 5 Comments

Could I ever make it as a professional ballet dancer without going to the Royal Ballet School?

I looked at all the ballet dancers dancing professionally and noticed that all of them went to the Royal Ballet School in London. Could I ever make it without going there?

Thanks,
Kelley

P.S I do three ballet classes a week and I live in Ireland.

February 26, 2013 | In Questions | 7 Comments

Do you have any tips on doing a triple en dehour pirrouette?

Do you have any tips on doing a triple en dehour pirrouette?

Thanks,
Kaitlyn

January 24, 2013 | In Questions | 9 Comments

How can I get a good double on both sides?

Hello. I can’t seem to get my double. I’ll be able to do one perfectly in class but the next class I will only be able to do singles. I don’t twist my body and I spot really well but I just can’t seem to balance. My teacher expects us all to be able to do doubles no problem, because a clean single is harder than a double, she says. But no matter how hard I try, I can’t always do a double. I used to have a perfect double over the summer on my left and I could do one every time I tried, but now I can only do a single and I don’t know why. How can I get a good double on both sides?

-L

January 23, 2013 | In Questions | 12 Comments

Balance on pirouette

I’m finding it hard to stay balanced on my pirouette. Could you help me out please?

Thanks,
Mary

December 13, 2012 | In Questions | 11 Comments

Which grade do you go on én pointé?

Thanks,
Trudy

November 22, 2012 | In Questions | 20 Comments

Keep balance while spinning

I want to know how to spin and keep my balance. Thanks.

November 22, 2012 | In Questions | 8 Comments

Can you do a 180 degree turnout?

How can I as adult (I’m 35 year old) exercise the 180 degrees turnout and the split?

Best regards
Stephane

October 17, 2012 | In Questions | 3 Comments

Do you have tips & tricks to succeed on pointe?

I am getting my first pointe shoe fitting in about 4-5 weeks and I was wondering if you have any tips and tricks for me to succeed on pointe.

Thanks,
Anna

 

September 12, 2012 | In Questions | 5 Comments
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