The Ballet Bible

Ballet Photos

Check out some Olivier’s photos in our gallery. Here’s the link

http://www.balletinfo.com/photos/dansephoto

You can also check out his site here. Dansephoto

Helpful tips for Pirouettes?

I can’t do more than one turn - and that’s if I’m lucky! How are some people able to do multiple spins?

Judging if you are strong enough for pointe?

I read somewhere that if you can do 16 relieves perfectly in center then you are strong enough - is this true?

When to start Pointe?

Should I approach my teacher and ask to start pointe, or should she approach me when she thinks I’m ready?
Thanks!

The Correct foot shape for Pointe Shoes

I want to go on pointe one day but I’m not sure if my feet will be a problem. I have long, tapered toes and my second toe is longer than all the others.

Would I be able to go onto pointe with this type of foot? (This is only a question about foot shape, I understand the whole issue of strength and all that)

Leg Developpes

Does anyone know of any excersises that would help me get higher leg lifts?

I’m just over 90 degrees in my right leg and about 90 degrees in my left. I’ve seen girls who have such nice high extensions and I’m getting a little frustrated. I don’t want to bulk up my legs by practicing them constantly, but how else will I get better? Any tips?

Thanks!

Ballet Posters from The 3 Simple Rules of a Prima Ballerina

I have uploaded some posters from The 3 Simple Rules of a Prima Ballerina. You can check them out and purchase them from this site http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=photofx&AID=3733390

If you would like me to customize these with your affiliate link, send me an email at anita-at-balletinfo.com.

Thanks
Anita

What is the best way to build up my foot arch?

My feet have flat arches. What can I do to build them up?

~Siara

Is it too late for me to have a career in ballet?

I have always loved to dance. Recently, though a series of events, I was inspired to finally seek formal training. I’m just getting started, but already ballet is my life.

I just turned 15, and I have a terrible feeling that it is too late. Please be honest. Realistically, is it too late to plan on having a career in ballet?

Ballet Photos

Now you can store and share all your precious ballet photos on balletinfo.com. I have just finished adding the ability for ballet info readers to create unlimited photo albums and share them online. It works really well with myspace. Check it out. www.balletinfo.com/photos

Did I mention it is free.