The Joffrey Ballet was thrilled to recently announce the world premiere of Boléro, named after the acclaimed orchestral piece by composer Maurice Ravel and choreographed by Joffrey Company Artist Yosh...
19 January, 2021
In French, Port de Bras means the carriage of your arms. The movement or series of movements made by passing the arms through various positions is not only essential for balance and executing great tu...
18 January, 2021
Sauté, Temps Levé, Jeté, Assemblé, or Sissonne are the names for the different ways we can jump in ballet. The artistic expression of these movements combines beauty with safety and precision. Do you ...
18 January, 2021
Dancing is an excellent exercise during pregnancy! Not only do you get to move your body to music you love, but it will keep you flexible while toning your muscles. You can get a cardiovascular workou...
07 January, 2021
Hunger serves an obvious purpose: it tells us that we need to eat to keep our bodies fueled. But when we experience this “alarm clock”, how do we react? For a variety of reasons, we may be...
30 December, 2020
One of the most exhilarating and fun movements in ballet can be the piqué turns. Flying across the floor, with exciting music in the foreground, you can feel like a prima ballerina. Yet, piqué’s...
30 December, 2020
In French, Port de Bras means the carriage of your arms. The movement or series of movements made by passing the arms through various positions is not only essential for balance and executing great tu...
Sauté, Temps Levé, Jeté, Assemblé, or Sissonne are the names for the different ways we can jump in ballet. The artistic expression of these movements combines beauty with safety and precision. Do you ...
One of the most exhilarating and fun movements in ballet can be the piqué turns. Flying across the floor, with exciting music in the foreground, you can feel like a prima ballerina. Yet, piqué’s...
An integral move for the foundation of ballet is the battement. The beauty of its elegance and control is mesmerizing. With apparent ease and with the rest of your body in pause, the movement consists...
Dancing is an excellent exercise during pregnancy! Not only do you get to move your body to music you love, but it will keep you flexible while toning your muscles. You can get a cardiovascular workou...
Hunger serves an obvious purpose: it tells us that we need to eat to keep our bodies fueled. But when we experience this “alarm clock”, how do we react? For a variety of reasons, we may be...
Regardless of our fitness goals, we are always looking for ways to burn more fat and increase our metabolism. There is an endless list of options on the market that sell you the idea of a miracle, but...
Ballet is more than just art, it’s a full athletic experience that can quickly drain your physical and even mental energies. Understanding that and recognizing that intense rehearsals can create...
The Joffrey Ballet was thrilled to recently announce the world premiere of Boléro, named after the acclaimed orchestral piece by composer Maurice Ravel and choreographed by Joffrey Company Artist Yosh...
The world of dance continues to invigorate our lives during these unique times and BFW shares something great to add to your repertoire. The Joffrey Ballet is one of the premier dance companies in the...
Our amazing international instructor and experienced ballerina Danielle shares her diverse experience in dance and what she feels is needed in the Ballet world. BFW: When and how did you first fall in...
In honor of Native American Heritage Month in the U.S., Google’s video Doodle—created in partnership with Native American guest artists Lydia Cheshewalla, Chris Pappan, and Yatika Starr Fields— ...
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