Ballerinablogger

LATEST ARTICLES ( 262 )

• Halloween + Ballet Class

  

  Who says you can't dress up for ballet class on Halloween? (As if we don't already wear enough costumes from all the performances! Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES

• E.l.f.

  Performances are just around the corner! It's time to start stocking up supplies for your performance run! All of the supplies needed for dancers/performers... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES

• Happy Halloween!

  

  Happy Halloween, everybody! For dance class today I and some of my girl friends are dressing up as cats! (I'll be wearing a black leotard, black stirrup... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES

• Stepping In

  

  Hey followers! So as you know, Nutcracker season is up and running. In the middle of all our regular Nutcracker rehearsals we were also in the process of... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES

• Motivation

  

  Hello, lovelies! Just got back from an autumn jog. I went through a patch of bushes and got these prickly things stuck to my pants... -_- Anyway, I'm trying to... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES

• Toning for the Show

  

  First off, thank you all so much for your congratulatory comments/e-mails, you're all so sweet. X) As some of you may know, I got cast as the Lead Arabian for... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES

• Casting for Nutcracker 2011!

  The cast list finally came out and I know what I'll be rehearsing for the next 2(+) months. *Drum roll please* I'll be performing the Lead Spanish dancer, the... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES

• The Cast List...

  

  It's September and for anyone who's involved with the seasonal favorite, The Nutcracker, you're probably anxiously waiting for a cast list to be posted on the... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES

• Bio/Birthday

  Hey all! So I recently got a comment asking me to explain how long I've been on pointe, what roles I've gotten in the past and what roles I would like to have i... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES

• Cloth Vs. Leather Ballet Shoes

  

  When asked at a dance store, "Would you like cloth shoes or leather?", many dancers know exactly what they're looking for. Everyone has their own personal... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES

• Ballerinablogger's Warm-Up Recommendations

  

  Cute and functional warm ups whether it's for before class, warming up before a show or just hanging out between classes. The prices are reasonable and I... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES

• My Top 6 YouTube Dance Videos

  

  For Julie - Here are my six current favorite dance videos on YouTube. (Some videos cannot be embedded into the post so I'll give you the title and link) 6:... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES

• School Year Pep Talk

  Alrighty guys, the school year is just around the corner meaning nightly classes, weekend rehearsals and even more blisters. Most schools have a short break in... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES

• Saying Goodbye

  

  One of the boys at my dance school, he's sixteen years old and one of my best friends, just got into the School of American Ballet. (AKA, the school EVERY balle... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES

• Pointe Shoe Problems

  

  Pretty much every ballerina struggles at one point or another to find just the right pointe shoe. (If you haven't then I greatly envy you) During my six week... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES

• Response to Comments

  Julie: My nails have been peeling lately so I really need to fix it! Any other suggestions except for the polish idea? Thanks* Have a fab day/night!... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES

• Vacation

  

  For many of us, we're currently on a short summer vacation before the year starts. But that also may mean multiple weeks without dancing. Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES

• Taking Care of Your Feet/The Importance of Finding the Right Shoe

  

  Hi everyone! I'm extremely sorry for the shortage of posts, I haven't written anything in quite some time now. It's almost week five out of six of my school's... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES

• Role Models

  

  Recently in summer camp we had a class on the history of ballet. In this class we discussed our personal dance role models. Whether they're Margot Fonteyn or... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES

• Summer Pics (Weeks 1-4)

  

  (epic game of Monopoly) :) Wii boxing! Hello everyone! I have now not posted for quite some time and I cannot say how sorry I am! Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES