Ballerinablogger

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• Move-in Day

  

  The final run-through at our home studios... Terrifying when it goes badly, and so deeply reassuring when it goes well. How the run goes truly dictates how... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2015 DIARIES

• the 5 Nutcracker Must-haves

  

  What ever could be on a Sugarplum or Dew Drop's packing list? Well, lots of things. But here are the things every Nutcracker ballerina can't and shouldn't live... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2015 DIARIES

• Tutus, Tunics, and Toys

  Hello, friends!I know, I've been skimping on the posts the last couple weeks. We all know what happens when mid-November hits. Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2015 DIARIES

• Inspiration {a Day in the Life of a Ballerina}

  "I'm realizing that I will actually get closer to the performances I want to give by letting go of trying to be perfect." Words that have helped me get through ... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2015 DIARIES

• Falling into Place

  

  When you find the right one, everything seems to fall into place.(excuse the autumn pun) A heaping thank you to my wonderful Uncle David at David McLean... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2015 DIARIES

• Care and Keeping

  

  Last Tuesday I began having intense pain in my lower back. Just in time for Nutcracker season, right? I'm beginning to think that the worst time is when these... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2015 DIARIES

• an Autumn Treat {gaynor Minden's Performance Tights}

  

  With Western Roundup and Peter and the Wolf at a close, Maine State Ballet is gaining speed as we gear up for the annual, Nutcracker. But...Surprise! Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2015 DIARIES

• #followfriday

  Bonjour, readers!As you might know, I'm an avid Instagrammer and in the spirit of "TGIF," I'm looking to make some new friends. Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2015 DIARIES

• Lillia Rose {whimsy at Its Finest}

  

  In a little purple package came the petite gem of an accessory, the Lillia Rose "Open Heart" hair clip. Whimsical. Adorable. Feminine. Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2015 DIARIES

• Costume Fun

  A little peek into what went on during our Saturday morning rehearsal this past weekend (which was Halloween, in case you forgot!). Yes, that is my partner,... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2015 DIARIES

• Halloween Wishes

  A joyous Halloween to you, dear readers!Finally, an excuse for us to transform ourselves and dress as someone who we are not......Wait, we do that all the... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2015 DIARIES

• Calm Down, Sugarplum.

  

  Two words: Calm. Down. As my director told me the first time I walked into a Sugarplum rehearsal, "It's a harp and it's Merrill Auditorium (Maine's largest... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2015 DIARIES

• Wedding Wednesday {tiler and Robbie}

  

  Tiler Peck and Robbie Fairchild have been the sweethearts of the ballet community in America for more than a decade. The two were married on June 22, 2014,... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2015 DIARIES

• Hoedowns and Happy Days

  

  Western Roundup has gone almost as quickly as it came. A pas de deux quickly pieced together in three rehearsals prior to performance actually pulled through... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2015 DIARIES

• in This Moment

  

  A moment caught in time from this past week. One worth savoring, remembering, and sharing. I encourage you, dear readers, to do the same and post a link to... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2015 DIARIES

• an Engagement to Remember

  

  On what turned out to be the perfect Maine autumn's day, last Sunday Travis and I had a handful of our family and friends over to celebrate our recent engagemen... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2015 DIARIES

• Teacher Hacks for Tots

  

  I teach dance at my local studio on Monday and Wednesday evenings for four hours. It's the same amount of time and you would think the same amount of work. Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2015 DIARIES

• Craft Day

  

  It was a quiet, enjoyable Saturday last weekend and I was surrounded by some of the best people: my unofficial (soon to be official) bridesmaids, future... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2015 DIARIES

• When September Ends

  

  personalAfter becoming engaged, I had expected lots of time to spend with the new fiancé glowing and prancing through the blissful time of the newly-engaged... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2015 DIARIES

• the Weekly Inspiration

  

  If you follow me on Facebook (and you definitely should if you don't!) then you know I share a fair amount of videos featuring Adiarys Almeida. Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2015 DIARIES