The Ballet Bible

Advancing to the next level

hey guys,

I really want to go to the advanced class (the next level up) but i’m NO WHERE near ready. (at least i dont think.) The only thing I think im good at is balancing for a long time and turns. To get to the next level I need to have ALL my splits, a 90 degree+ arabesque, and good pointe work. (at least for ballet) most of these I dont have. I’m mostly concerned about my splits. I have been in this “pre-advanced” class for almost 3 years and I want to move on.

I can TOTALLY take on the jazz and MAYBE modern class but ballet is kinda if-ish. I need to improve. we are having manditory summer classes and I want to do something before them because they are later in the summer and are only a few weeks long. My teacher doesnt ALWAYS notice me and sometimes I try REALLY hard but still nothing. She’s nice and all and most of the students seem to like her alot but I’m kinda like “she’s ok….”. I want to impress my teacher and move on the the next level by the end of the summer. what should I do?

dancinchk101

How to strengthen my body for ballet

hey. I am 14 and have been doing ballet and other styles of dancing for over 10 years now. My teacher has mentioned, and I have really started to notice recently, that my technique and everything is quite good, but I dont seem to be able to do the steps well enough as I haven’t got enough all round strength.

She is not worried about it as she says it will come in time, but for the moment, is there anything I can work on or buy (not too expensive please) that can help me at the moment. It needs to be for everywhere (especially legs eg inner thighs). any good exercises etc????? thanku

Pointe Please

I really want to start pointe but I don’t know when is a good time to start. I am 12 years old and have been doing ballet for 4 years. help please!!!!

Turnout

Hey I know you probably get asked this all the time but can someone please help me improve my turnout!! I’ve only been doing ballet for 8 months but I’m 15 so need to progress faster than normal. Any advice would be great. Thanks!!

ballet shoes

Hey everyone. I need a bit of advice here… what kind of ballet shoes do you think is a better buy for normal dance lessons? Canvas leather or satin???

thanks xox

Strengthening Ankles

I’m going to go on pointe soon but my teacher said I have to strengthen my ankles first. What are some good excercises/products that can strengthen my ankles?

I just want an honest opinion

if you go on to www.youtube.com and search for ‘hollyclairec’ , it will bring a video of me up !
i want you to tell me what you think and bare in mind that i have only been doing ballet since sept ‘06 but i would really appreciate your honest opinion and i would like to know if you have any tips on strengthening my ankles because as you can see from the video they arn’t too grate but i really just want your help !!! pweezzzz !!!

Training for ‘late starters’

As the title says, I am a late starter (well, kind of… It is a bit complicated…) and I am looking for a place (preferably in Europe) where I could train to become pro. I do realise that my chances of becoming a ballerina are *quite* small but I still want to train as much as possible because I can’t live without ballet…

Basically I am looking for a private teacher or a school that would accept me even though I am nowhere near most girls my age (I just turned 18 ) but would still give me an excellent training.

I find that sometimes it’s all or nothing, you are either excellent and have always danced or you are not taken seriously and can only take 1 or 2 classes a week…

So please help me, tell me if you know anyone who could help me, or if you’ve heard of websites where I could find information etc…

Thanks!

What do you find easier?

Hi,

The forum has been up for a little while now. I’m interested to know what you find easier for communicating with members and asking questions.

I have noticed that a lot of members have been going back to older posts on the blog and commenting on them rather than posting on the forum.

So tell me, do you find the blog easier to use or do you like the new forum?

Thanks
Anita

My right foot is stronger than my left

Hi I have just started pointe and I have realised that my right foot is stronger than my left foot. I am right handed but I don’t know if that has anything to do with it. Does everyone have a stronger foot or is it just me? if ankle strength is the problem what excersises can I do to help? please help!!