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December 21, 2022
It was my first class after many years, too many years. As I stood at the barre, I was immersed in the heart-warming familiarity of the […]
December 6, 2022
The ballet studio is my antidote to stress and burnout. At work, I have clients. Deadlines. Spreadsheets. Compliance certificates. At home, I am torn in 5 […]
June 4, 2020
Maintaining Your Mojo For Your Online Barre Classes Do you feel that it’s a challenge to stay motivated for your online ballet class? Are you feeling […]
March 11, 2020
The ballet term ‘port de bras’ refers to the carriage of arms, which includes the head and sometimes the body. Well-placed, expressive port de bras is […]
November 21, 2019
Do you make a beeline for your spot on the barre as soon as you walk in the studio door? Perhaps you feel that your balance […]
October 31, 2019
Returning to, or starting, ballet as an adult brings a unique set of challenges, especially from a physical perspective. It’s important to understand and celebrate your […]
August 27, 2019
Welcome to the second episode of our Barre Talk series. In this edition, I had the opportunity to speak with long-time Elancé student, Sally.
August 27, 2019
A desire for progress beyond your current ballet class is understandable – maybe you’d like to advance to learn a new skill, or perhaps you want […]
August 6, 2019
If your warm-up includes scrolling through the latest posts (ballet or not) on social media, it might be time to consider how long it takes to […]