Ballerinablogger

LATEST ARTICLES ( 262 )

• Summer Camp

  Week 1 of summer camp has already come and gone. I can't believe it! Time is flying so fast and the worst part of camp is already over. Week 1 out of 6 is alway... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES

• Ballerina Photoshoot

  My friend, sister and I had a "ballerina photoshoot" in the back yard. Here are some of the Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES

• Muscle Cramp Trick of the Trade

  Every year during my company's annual performance of the Nutcracker I get muscle cramps partway through our performance run. It's usually either on stage or... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES

• When the Claws Come Out

  For Mei, Missy and Juliette - Dancing is a very competitive art form. Yes, of course you're always trying to be better than yourself but let's be honest here, w... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES

• Update 6/26/2011

  Hello all! First off, I plan to respond to everyone's comments asap, but rather than quickly answering them without truly thinking out a good response/plan I'd... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2011 DIARIES

• Q & A with Maria Yu

  Here’s a little Q A with the lovely Maria Yu. We conducted our interview by Facebook messaging, oh the beauties of today’s technology! Maria is an... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES

• Girl Talk. Dealing with Mother Nature.

  

  Mother nature's monthly gift is difficult enough to deal with without having to worry about wearing a leotard and tights and moving... A lot. Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES, FITNESS, LIFESTYLE

• On Tour!

  

  Now some of you may already know, but I am currently a member of a small company. Recently we were asked to bring two of our ballets to a town about four hours... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2011 DIARIES, FITNESS

• Leotards for All! (Girl Talk Warning) ;)

  

  Ballet dancers wear a very minimal amount of clothing. I mean... We have to! In order to move our bodies we can't have a pair of jeans restricting our movement. Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES, FITNESS, LIFESTYLE

• New York Adventure 2011 (A Complete Recap... Seriously I'm Including Every Littl...

  

  Last week I, my mum, sister, one of my ballet instructors and her daughter/grandchildren stormed the big city. I had been to the city several times before but... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2011 DIARIES

• In Response to Comments (May 2011)

  I decided to do the response for all of your wonderful comments in a post once more. Look for yours below as every comment will have a reply :) Juliette on... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES, FITNESS, LIFESTYLE

• Tips for Partnering

  

  For Juliette- There's enough information about partnering to fill an entire book. Classical ballet dancing alone and classical ballet dancing with a partner... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES, FITNESS, LIFESTYLE

• Recital Time!

  

  It's about that time that schools are finishing up their year and offering a final performance of the season. I know that during my school's recital it's... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES, FITNESS, LIFESTYLE

• In Response to Comments

  Hello everyone! Once again I've been MIA for a little while. I am so very sorry! I'm currently working on three different performances and was in New York for... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES, FITNESS, LIFESTYLE

• Back Flexibility

  

  For Missy- Having a limber back in ballet is almost mandatory. It allows you to raise your arabesques, attitudes and makes for a lovelier porte bras. The back,... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2011 FITNESS

• Pictures from Sleeping Beauty

  

  (Aurora and her prince) (Me) (We get pretty crazy...) (Me) (Aaaaand the exhaustion hits) (Me on the right) (Me) (Haha... Me in the dark blue leotard...) (I'm... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES, FITNESS, LIFESTYLE

• Pictures from Sleeping Beauty

  

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  Posted on 25 April 2011 DIARIES

• April Vacation

  

  Hello all! I've returned from my week-long vacation to Florida and surprisingly enough, it's nice to be back. My family and I hit both Universal Studios and... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES, FITNESS, LIFESTYLE

• Inside Ballerinablogger's Dance Bag

  

  Recently I got a request to do an article on my dance bag and the universe inside of it. I'd like to say thanks to Julie for suggesting the idea! Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES, FITNESS, LIFESTYLE

• Stage Makeup - Step By Step

  

  (For DreamingDancer) Stage makeup is essential to a dancer's appearance on stage. If there's too little, your face gets washed out and all you can see is a roun... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2011 DIARIES, HAIR & BEAUTY