Ballet for Women was born in the middle of one of the most bizarre periods in modern history, but we have made something wonderful out of the physical distance, creating opportunities where times were at their darkest. One year into this wonderful project, we are...
It is normal to feel nervous about getting into a new hobby as an adult. But you have nothing to worry about because we have covered everything you should know beforehand. Anyone can dance ballet We are not just saying this for the sake of it. We...
So many people do not even consider trying ballet because they feel too old for it. Is ballet just for professionals and children? Or are these limitations just in our minds? Are you just reaching for excuses not to achieve? Ballet is one of the...
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 turns, it’s also a huge part of the expression of ballet. It...
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 feel your jumps are lacking in any way? No need to give...
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 can present their own challenges. Of the different styles of pirouettes,...
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 of an extension of the leg to the front, side, or...
An exquisitely executed pirouette is one of ballet's most elusive elements. Universally known and a requisite of ballet history, these turns involve full-body synergy and the right amount of impetus and speed. After you execute your first successful turn, you can't wait to try a...
Demi-plié and grand plié are among the most fundamental movements in ballet. They are essential to the physicality and artistry of the dance form. However, since every dancer has a different body, some can improve their flexibility faster than others. Does it mean you have...
One of the most recognizable steps in classical ballet vocabulary, the arabesque is a gorgeous position where the body is supported on one leg, with the other leg extended directly behind the body with a straight knee. Depending on the context (barre, center, or choreography),...