The Ballet Bible

toe nails

Hi there,
I’m having lots of trouble with my big toe nails all of a sudden. I’ve recently started pointe work, but the trouble started before then. they are breaking and splitting very low down and are making the toes a bit sore. Can anyone help?
FJ

ignored by the artistic director :(

I have been doing ballet forever! And it seems I am being neglected in my class. We have 14 people in our class. But, we are either always combined with the class above or below us. Its always a huge class. We have two main teachers that teach us. One is the artistic director, and the other is the most awsome person you’ll ever meet. The only thing is they choose favorite. But, like, I understand if they choose to watch the senors over the freshman. But, for example the artistic director always corrects the people she likes, and its the same people every week. And it seems to be everyone but me. I can’t figure it out. Sure, I’m not the best, but, I feel like they don’t want to help me get better. It seems like when ever they do they always nag at me telling me how much I suck. And it really has been bringing me down. I really don’t know what to do. I try to look online to find ways to help me, but no luck.
I have bad feet
turn out, but dont know how to use it
flexibility, but no strength to hold it
can’t sotesha,
please please please please help me
thanks,
neglected

Strengthening Ankles for Ballet

I need some help stenthening my ankles for my pointe work because when I try and go up on my shoes I cant get all the way over on the box without bending my knees.. Is there any exercises I can do that will help

ballet questions

Hi everyone I need some feedback on some of my ballet questions.
1) Ballet shoe insteps? Do they actually improve your Pointe? And would this be a good buy?
2) How can I improve my flexibility?
3) How can I get rid of my nerves up on stage?

Any feedback on any of the questions above will be very much appreciated
Thanks

Flexibility

Hey I love dancing but have 3 problems

First : My right leg isn’t flexibile but my left one is.

Second : I can’t do box splits.

Third : I have tight calf muscles wich really hurt when jumping.

Can someone please give me some advice???? Thankyou!!

My Dance Bag

I was wondering what items you should put into you dance bag. If some people could list what they have in their dance bag that would help a lot! Thanks!
-Charity

Chunky Ballet Thighs

Hi,

I am slim and medium height. I have quite strong legs but they are becoming quite chunky. Is there any exercises that will lengthen them out???

please help x

Site Experts

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Is a Curvy Back Bad for Ballet

Hi,
Ok I was just wondering if it’s bad to have a really curvy back because I have a curvy back and my teacher does not seem to like it very much. is have a curvy back bad for ballet?

Who are you and where are the late starters?

Hi guys,

I noticed 3 things lately:

1) there are more and more people finding their way to the website

2) there are quite a few late starters out there

3) there are only 3 posts in the “members” section…

Wouldn’t it be nice to know who we’re talking to (I know I’d like this), especially for the people who post regularly?

Greetings to all,

Kaat