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THE ART OF POINTEWORK LEVEL 3
The art of walking in the pointe shoe explained!
[read more]The Core Ingredients in Performing a Perfect Tendu Are:
The Core Ingredients in Performing a Perfect Tendu Are:
1. Mastery of subtle, dynamic core control
2. Awareness and endurance of your standing leg turnout muscles
3. Control of the position of the supporting knee
4. Articulation of the ankle and mid foot
6. The ability to maintain length in the toes while fully working the ball of the foot
Add a beautiful port de bras to all of that and you have the perfect tendu!
The things dancers are expected to endure in China!
The things dancers are expected to endure in China! Deciding there was too great a risk of injury from dancing in cold temperatures, with 10C inside the Tianjin theatre two performances were cancelled after which the Tianjin Grand Theatre reportedly locked the company out and stopped it from retrieving its property.
[read more]Great audition advice!
From Ballet Foundation When auditioning do some research before you go.
[read more]Integrity
From Ballet Foundation Integrity: Your character as a dancer is as much a part of your reputation as your training and skill.
[read more]The incredibly inspiring and talented Louise Deleur!
The incredibly inspiring and talented Louise Deleur! May we have many more seasons to come from you! Thankyou Lucid Dance
[read more]Christopher Wheeldon
Fascinating insights into the rehearsal processes of a new creation 'Aeternum' from talented choreographer Christopher Wheeldon
[read more]SCIMM Dance Company
Two talented and courageous young dancers have taken the very brave step of creating their own opportunities and taking their destiny in their own hands by commencing their Melbourne based dance company. Follow their star on the rise and support these young artist by liking their page. It needs committed young performers like this to grow the beautiful performing arts in Australia! Toi Toi Toi boys!
[read more]To be Internet Savvy
Thought provoking article for tecno shy parents on how to keep up with your kids and teach them to be internet savvy.
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15 Truths About Being a Professional Dancer
"Sometimes, despite our best efforts, following the best advice, being in the right place at the right time, we still fail. Failure is a part of life. Failure can be the catalyst to some of our greatest growth and learning experiences. If we never failed, we would never value our successes. Be willing to fail. When it happens to you (because it will happen to you), embrace the lesson that comes with the failure."
[read more]Cecchetti-isms
Something beautiful! Cecchetti-isms
Learn more about former Australian Ballet Dancer Liz on her website http://www.lizmcmahon.com.au/index.html
Li Cunxin’s forward thinking
Fascinating insight into Li Cunxin's forward thinking, challenging and exciting future plans for The Queensland Ballet and the QB learn education program including QDSE and JEP! A few new things that were unveiled... teachers including himself, Mary Li, Janette Mulligan, Christian Tatchev & Greg Horseman will swap around to take class at all levels. Also heads up for anyone with (almost sold out) tickets to a Saturday matinee ... you can go into the theatre early and watch the company's warm up class on stage! Worldwide interest in the company with Li at the helm has prompted an overwhelming response to auditions including instead of accepting a company position overseas, an ABS graduate accepted a placement in the Pre-Professional year (as a student) as he hopes for a place in the company to become available! Go QB... your star is on the rise!!!
[read more]Steven McRae
Steven McRae shared a lot of valuable tips he has been given in the course of his career at this masterclass!
[read more]Should you fake your arch?
We live in a world where the line between nature and artifice is constantly blurred. From plastic surgery to photo-shopping, the opportunities to enhance or change one’s appearance seem to be endless.
[read more]worldwide company auditions list
networkdance.com is an excellent website with genuine worldwide company auditions listed. It is encouraging to see that Vienna is increasing their company, and is seeking experienced strong soloist standard male and female dancers for the 2013 season. If Vienna is hiring and increasing could this be a sign that things generally are on the improve?
[read more]How-To Petit Allegro
"When fatigue sets in think efficiency. The shortest distance between two points is a straight line"
"Remember that your body in Ballet is a dictatorship. There is no democracy, nobody gets a vote, It's your way, but you have to enforce that"
Great tips on allegro by Nicholas Ade PNWB
Ballet star prepares her Swan song
"Leaving ballet is far more complex than changing jobs in most other professions." Aust Ballet Principal dancer Rachel Rawlins hangs up her pointe shoes.
[read more]The Corps
The heart of every ballet company... the Corps. The agony of standing perfectly still for what seems like hours then bursting straight into action!
[read more]Hard work for male dancers
Matt McLean finds out that being a male ballet dancer is not what it seems
[read more]The Taming of the Tutu
Although it's been nearly four decades, I remember like it was yesterday: standing in line with my friends at Lincoln Center by 7:30 AM to get standing room tickets to see Cynthia Gregory dance.
[read more]Bolshoi Ballet Academy 2012 Pas de deux exam
Bolshoi Ballet Academy 2012 Pas de deux exam
[read more]Modern Dance “funny explanation”
Ever went to a modern or contemporary dance concert and felt completely lost? Gesel Mason (dancer) and Cheles Rhynes (narrator) offer this hilarious, but true, primer called "How to Watch a Modern Dance Concert or What in the Hell are They Doing on Stage?"
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Will they make it
"For Claire Calvert, a talented young Royal Ballet dancer who went through White Lodge and the Upper School, it was "very difficult" when, each year, yet another cadre of overseas students arrived.
[read more]Floating: Suspended in Dance
Beautiful, graceful, slow motion movements showing technical mastery of how dance steps should be performed with precision and accuracy but looking effortless! featuring Melody Mennite principal dancer with the Houston Ballet USA.
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