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A Dancer's Days
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A ballet blogging community where dancers can discuss ANYTHING regarding ballet.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 262 )
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Keeping the Heel of the Poine Shoe On
For Elizabeth, Imagine you're in the middle of a performance, you come down off of pointe and realize that your heel just slipped off... Read more
Posted on 06 April 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES, FITNESS, LIFESTYLE -
The Care and Keeping of Pointe Shoes
(For Megan) Taking care of your pointe shoes is pretty simple. When you have them sewn to your liking and have flexed the shank to fit your feet, the only... Read more
Posted on 06 April 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES, LIFESTYLE -
Choreography
A lot of dancers are required to provide choreography for things like dance competitions, solos in a recital and even just for fun. Read more
Posted on 01 April 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES, FITNESS, LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Q & A with Natalia Kremen
The lovely Natalia Kremen, an artist with the English National Ballet, leads a busy and exciting life that many of us can only dream of. Within her busy schedul... Read more
Posted on 28 March 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Secret to Turning
As you watch the Black Swan Coda and the regal Prince Siegfried enters the stage to begin his sequence of turns you realize that in a matter of seconds the Blac... Read more
Posted on 21 March 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES, FITNESS, LIFESTYLE -
The Secret to Turning
As you watch the Black Swan Coda and the imposing Prince Siegfried enters the stage to begin his sequence of turns you realize in a matter of seconds the Black... Read more
Posted on 21 March 2011 CULTURE, FITNESS -
Personality Quiz: Which Ballet Character Are You?
1: What is your favorite color? a: Purple b: Red c: Blue d: Gold e: Black f: Pink g: White 2: Who do you tend to fall in love with? a: No one, you are simply to... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Update 3/7/2011
Good evening blogging community! I'm fresh out of a rehearsal for my company's production of Sleeping Beauty and it's improving more and more everyday. Read more
Posted on 07 March 2011 CULTURE, DIARIES, FITNESS, LIFESTYLE -
Find of the Week
Bloch® Adult Warm-up Overall http://www.discountdance.com/dancewear/style_U1207.html?pid=4121 Shop=Style SID=232021148 These overalls are great for... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2011 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Splits
(Written by request for Kaitlin. Thank you for commenting and reading, Kaitlin!) Splits are essential to any ballerina. By achieving a full split you can... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2011 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Find of the Week
Discount Dance Supply's Halter Leotardhttp://www.discountdance.com/dancewear/style_CC300.html?pid=5561 Shop=Style SID=228805616 I absolutely love this... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2011 LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING -
Vacation
For many of us, school's out for a short week and we get to enjoy our February vacation! (So pumped) But that also may mean an entire week without dancing. Read more
Posted on 19 February 2011 FITNESS, LIFESTYLE, SPORTS -
Update, February 13th
Gah I've been busy, busy, busy! With schoolwork, dance and all of the extra rehearsals we've been having lately I've been runnin' all over the place. Read more
Posted on 14 February 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Choosing the Right Summer Camp
There are a million different summer camps out there. From full out summer intensives that last six weeks to a one week camp, from several thousand dollars to... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2011 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Top Dance Blog Contest - Dance Advantage
Hey readers! I was recently left a comment regarding a competition for the "Top Dance Blog" and would like to send a thank-you to the blogger who left it.... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2010 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Find of the Week!
With Christmas right around the corner, I figured people are going to need some gift ideas whether it's for a teacher, friend or family member. So here are... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2010 FITNESS, LIFESTYLE, SPORTS -
Favorite Dancers
We all have our favorite dancers. Those artists whom we look up to and admire and continue to help us work harder everyday. I learn new names and watch new... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2010 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
I'm Still Alive!
Sorry I haven't written a while guys. Life's been crazy. Nutcracker has just finished and I started drivers ed the day after the first show. Gah! Busy busy... Read more
Posted on 15 December 2010 CULTURE -
Keeping Your Head in the Game
Christmas vacation is coming right up! (Where has the time gone?!) Over vacation we tend to lose a lot of the capability we had worked so hard for all year. Read more
Posted on 14 December 2010 CULTURE, FITNESS, LIFESTYLE, SPORTS -
Resting
So as you may already know, I will be performing in the Nutcracker in 11 days now. (Yikes!) With all of the rehearsing going on, I've been doing the same steps... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2010 CULTURE, FITNESS, LIFESTYLE, SPORTS