Opinion

December 6, 2022

Ballet and Mindfulness

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
Online Cass Mojo

Maintaining Your Mojo For Your Online Barre Classes

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 […]
November 21, 2019

Are Your Ballet Studio Habits Holding You Back?

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 […]
December 7, 2018

The Twelve Days Of Ballet

🎶 On the First day of Ballet, my teacher gave to me… A correction to stretch through my feet 🎶 🎶 On the Second day of Ballet, my […]
December 3, 2018

Nine Ballet Etiquette Fails (That Drive Your Teacher Crazy!)

Ballet has many serious (and mysterious!) ways, and to the newly minted ballet student, it can feel like a minefield! There are many expectations around your […]
November 2, 2018

Understanding And Enjoying Your Adult Ballet Journey

We live in the age of instant gratification – you see it, you want it, you get it! But the old adage ‘Rome wasn’t built in […]
August 30, 2018

Build at the Barre, Trust Your Technique and Flourish in the Centre

We all know that the barre is where you train and refine your technique, and the centre is where you use it to dance. Sometimes putting […]
July 14, 2018

Class On Stage: A Review From A Teacher’s Perspective

Elancé Adult Ballet School’s much-anticipated Class on Stage took place at the National Theatre last month. We know our students loved it, but how does it […]
May 19, 2018

Yes, No, Maybe… Your Guide For Survival In The Adult Ballet World

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 […]