Some of my fondest memories of EL1 to EL4 would have been the choreography. There’s something very satisfying in being able to put together all the steps you’ve learned throughout the term into a “dance”. […]
You’ve attended your first couple of adult ballet classes and discovered that you REALLY love it! The classes are challenging and exciting and creative, just what you were looking for. How then do you survive […]
Alright, confession time. Ballet was not my first love. (Cue the horrified gasps!) My very first love was running. I come from a family of runners. For as long as I can remember, mum and […]
I am overwhelmingly grateful to all the staff and students for being so welcoming, inclusive, accommodating and accepting…(& so much more !) 18475 days. A knee injury. Plenty of ‘drive by’s’ and these (Hobbit feet) […]
Ballet and football. How could the two share my affections? It’s almost against the ballet code… However, a love for the game has crept up on me. As the finals season rolls out, I reflect […]
Inspired by Women in Dance – By Dianne Harrison There have been many inspiring women in the ballet world that have influenced me over the years, both past and present. In recognition of International Women’s […]
Adult ballet is an extremely satisfying way to exercise the body and the brain, whilst developing new skills and learning a new language. But is it available to everyone? Are men welcome at an adult […]
As we head into the silly season where indulging becomes the norm, it’s a good time to look forward to the New Year with a plan for staying healthy, happy and fulfilled. During the early […]
Having good balance in ballet is as essential as breathing. However unlike breathing, it doesn’t just happen! Your body needs to learn specific techniques to develop a strong sense of balance that you can rely […]
Do Pirouettes feel like the enemy? Maybe a balance in arabesque makes you feel queasy. Perhaps the request for expression makes you want to run for the hills. If this sounds like you then it’s […]
