Oct 42 min readClarity in Ballet Technique--ChasséThere 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 readClarity in Ballet Technique--Piqué TurnsI 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 222 min readCore Strength > Turnout in BalletEveryone wants flat turnout. Never mind that the huge majority of us are never going to safely attain it (although most of us can get close
Jul 43 min readClarity in Ballet Technique--Frappé, part 2In this second post exploring teaching frappé we look at the flexed foot, wrapped, and fully pointed options.
Jun 273 min readClarity in Ballet Technique--Frappé, part 1To brush or not to brush? More importantly, are all you teachers teaching frappé the same way? If not, why not? A clear plan is critical to
Feb 222 min readFinally! Battement Makes Sense at Last I have always been confused about the term "battement." Yes, I know that it means "beating" but does that really make sense? Battement...
Feb 152 min readThe First Suggestion I Give When Teaching Ballet Class (usually)I love getting to guest teach! I am always very excited to share what I can and I always leave inspired by the wonderful dancing I was...
Jan 184 min readPlié is so much more than bending the knees!In my very first ballet class I was told that a plié is when you bend and straighten your knees. That's it. That's all the information I...