DID YOU KNOW...
Pineapple is a perfect dancer food?
Pineapple contains bromelain which is an enzyme that helps ease aches and pains after long rehearsals, reduces inflammation and promotes would healing.
Plus pineapple is packed with vitamin C!
Pineapple is in season March through July, we you can also buy it canned all year.
Picking out Pineapple: don't buy one that is green or looks greenish, avoid brown or yellowish leaves,
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Audition Advice
DO's
1. DO take care of yourself! Feel good about how you look, and take the time to look amazing. Know what to wear, what shoes to bring, (never only have one pair) play the role they are asking for.
2. DO compete! Be friendly about it, but after all you are at an audition, you are there to get the part, not to let the dancer or friend beside you get it!
3. DO be prepared for anything, have some improv ideas ready!
4. There will always be someone better than you, and worse then you. Always go to auditions without expectations in mind.
5. DO LISTEN and watch the director/choreographer, pay close attention to details. It's not your vision they are looking for, it is their own. Match that!
6. DO BREATHE, BREATHE, BREATHE!
7. DO Have FUN!
DON'T's
1. DON'T hide in the back behind everyone the whole time.
2. DON'T look tired, drabby or tacky.
3. DON'T be late.
4. DON'T change the steps to show of.
5. DON'T be rude, standing out because you are rude, hogging the spot right in front of the judges will get you noticed for the wrong thing.
1. DO take care of yourself! Feel good about how you look, and take the time to look amazing. Know what to wear, what shoes to bring, (never only have one pair) play the role they are asking for.
2. DO compete! Be friendly about it, but after all you are at an audition, you are there to get the part, not to let the dancer or friend beside you get it!
3. DO be prepared for anything, have some improv ideas ready!
4. There will always be someone better than you, and worse then you. Always go to auditions without expectations in mind.
5. DO LISTEN and watch the director/choreographer, pay close attention to details. It's not your vision they are looking for, it is their own. Match that!
6. DO BREATHE, BREATHE, BREATHE!
7. DO Have FUN!
DON'T's
1. DON'T hide in the back behind everyone the whole time.
2. DON'T look tired, drabby or tacky.
3. DON'T be late.
4. DON'T change the steps to show of.
5. DON'T be rude, standing out because you are rude, hogging the spot right in front of the judges will get you noticed for the wrong thing.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Turn Out work for young children
Getting kids to keep their turnout while dancing is one of the hardest challenges I run into when teaching ballet. Here are exercises and tricks I use:
1. The Open Book Stretch: sit on the floor with legs straight out in front of you. keeping your legs together, with straight knees and a straight back, open your legs and feet so that your pinky toe reaches the floor, as if you are opening a book. You can turn the pages by just turning out one leg at a time, or both, opening and closing your ballet book.
2. The Belly Heel Stretch: lay on the floor on your belly, keeping your legs straight, bring your heels together and your toes apart. Try to push your heels into the floor until they reach the ground, without straining your hips or back. Keep your bottom flat, don't let it lift off of the floor. (This is a great stretch to do in bed before falling asleep at night).
3. For simple ballet walks, stick a sticker on the inside of your students heels, and have them focus on keeping their stickers visible during ballet walks.
1. The Open Book Stretch: sit on the floor with legs straight out in front of you. keeping your legs together, with straight knees and a straight back, open your legs and feet so that your pinky toe reaches the floor, as if you are opening a book. You can turn the pages by just turning out one leg at a time, or both, opening and closing your ballet book.
2. The Belly Heel Stretch: lay on the floor on your belly, keeping your legs straight, bring your heels together and your toes apart. Try to push your heels into the floor until they reach the ground, without straining your hips or back. Keep your bottom flat, don't let it lift off of the floor. (This is a great stretch to do in bed before falling asleep at night).
3. For simple ballet walks, stick a sticker on the inside of your students heels, and have them focus on keeping their stickers visible during ballet walks.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Introduction
I will be posting ideas, tips and anything that comes to me that is related to ballet and dance.
I currently teach ballet to children and adults and love it. I thought my students could use a resource for tips and tricks regarding ballet. Ballet is hard work! But, can also be very rewarding and fun.
Teaching ballet is very close to my heart, it means the world to me and I love seeing how my students grow each week! It makes my life complete and full of smiles and sunshine!
I hope this blog is successful and that many people enjoy it!
I currently teach ballet to children and adults and love it. I thought my students could use a resource for tips and tricks regarding ballet. Ballet is hard work! But, can also be very rewarding and fun.
Teaching ballet is very close to my heart, it means the world to me and I love seeing how my students grow each week! It makes my life complete and full of smiles and sunshine!
I hope this blog is successful and that many people enjoy it!
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