If you are trying to avoid grand leaps and high extensions, just know that you are not alone. These challenging moves require a lot of focus on the part of the adult student before they can be tried. However, the three basic balances provided below...
Most people are not concerned about losing their equilibrium as they go about day to day activities. Yet, as advanced age approaches, many able-bodied people grapple with a new set of challenges, including trying to keep their balance – almost as if having to learn...
Watching a ballerina perform a relevé is an expression of the strength and stability of their bodies. Performing this move highlights the importance of stability in the toes. Gaining such stability is not just for the professional dancer. Borrowing bodyweight exercises from ballerinas will take...
Rather than jamming your feet into an uncomfortable (and unsustainable) position at the barre, it's always important for dancers at any level to progressively improve their turnout and to build awareness about the muscles, joints, and ligaments responsible for your true turnout. Here are some...
[disclaimer] Entranced by the fascinating stories of the world of ballet and mesmerized with the breathtaking dance photography contained, ballet books are probably our favorite part of the library or book shop. Many BFW dancers are avid readers and are well familiarized with the canon in...
If you have attempted a développé, you probably know it's easy for several things to can go wrong. Perhaps you are someone who has practiced this move repeatedly, only to find yourself not targeting the desired muscle group. Or maybe the flexibility you can reach...
The goal of dancers everywhere is better flexibility. With increased flexibility, positions become more manageable, though it is not the most essential thing for ballet beginners to have super flexibility. When trying to get more flexible, if done incorrectly, it can be harmful to your...
Join the world's top dance companies including The Royal Ballet for a day of behind-the-scenes rehearsals and insights. World Ballet Day returns on 29 October 2020 for a global celebration to unite the dance community as it faces the challenges brought about by the COVID-19...
Dance is an art that requires the strength of an athlete. When you’re outside of class, you might not have the time for a Pilates class or an hour-long workout but crave the additional strength needed. Here are a few helpful ways to keep your...
In general terms, the word “articulate” means to do something fluently or smoothly. When it comes to dancing, this term can be defined as an ability to move your body, or it's certain parts smoothly without any jerks or irregularities. For a dancer, who is...