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How to look after your dance shoes
When it comes to dancing, looking after the shoes you wear is so important – not only for the shoes themselves but for your benefit too. But how do you best care for your ballet shoes? We put together our top tips… Storage For the times you’re not wearing your dance shoes, make sure […]
Choosing the right ballet shoes for you
When it comes to choosing the right ballet shoes for you, there are number of things you need to think about. Remember that it’s important to check with the ballet school what type of ballet shoes they require – style and colour wise – and they may be able to offer some advice on what’s […]
The Nutcracker’s Intertwined Associations with Christmas
As anyone who has an interest in ballet, or Christmas, is aware, The Nutcracker is the ballet to watch around Christmas. This holiday story about magical toys being led by the good Nutcracker against a seven headed mouse king enthrals children and sets the imagination alive. With armies of mice, curses, and being whisked away […]
The Best Things to Eat Before and After Your Ballet Class
No matter your age, your ballet class requires a lot of strength, energy and focus, so you need to be fuelling your body in the best way to reach your potential. By having a healthy snack before and after your ballet lesson you can minimise a low attention span, increase your energy levels and prevent […]
What to Expect at Your First Ballet Class
You may not have any idea of what to expect from your first ballet class, or have your ideas totally shaped through Hollywood movies, but ballet classes are fun and inclusive places where you’ll meet new people and learn graceful dance moves. Different classes will be taught in different ways, and if you’re interested in […]
A Brief History of Pointe Shoes
Flying Machines In 1795, Charles Dideot invented the ‘flying machine’, a device that allowed dancers to rise up onto their toes before being suspended in the air. Audience revelled in the light, ethereal quality of the dances, causing choreographers to look for more ways to incorporate further pointe work into their routines. In 1832, Marie […]
How to stop your child being bullied
Nobody likes a bully, if you were the victim of bullies at school or you know somebody that was, you’ll understand how frightening this can be. Victims of bullying often feel like they are on their own and have to cope with the problem alone. At one time bullying was restricted to the playground, today […]
How to prepare your child for their first day at school
As the new school year rapidly approaches, parents and children up and down the country are gearing up to deal with the huge milestone that is starting school. If your little one is due to start school this September your head is probably swimming with all the things that you need to do before the […]
The History of the Ballet Tutu
When you think of a ballerina one of the very first images that we all conjure in our mind is that of a tutu. Long considered to be the most revered garment of a ballet costume, the delicate design of ballet tutus are the perfect outfit for the dance. Most of us will have some […]
Five Reasons to Sign Your Child Up for Ballet
Extra-curricular activities are paramount for a child’s emotional, psychological and social development. Helping children learn vital skills needed for later in life, the importance of participation in activities is not to be underestimated. Deciding on the best after school activity for your son or daughter can be a decision that requires some thought. Here are […]