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Training @ Home: Key Exercises to Perfect Your Ballet Armline

Dec 33 min read

Training @ Home: Key Exercises to Perfect Your Ballet Armline

Mastering arm movements is essential for every dancer, bringing grace and fluidity to any ballet performance. The port de bras requires...

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Nov 45 min read

5 Health Benefits of Ballet for Adults

Ballet is an art form characterised by its elegance, control, and beauty. Beneath its polished exterior, Ballet offers unique physical,...

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Technique Tips: Exercises to Improve Your Développés

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Oct 63 min read

Technique Tips: Exercises to Improve Your Développés

In ballet, the développé refers to the smooth, gradual unfolding of the leg, which can be extended to the front ( devant ), side ( à la...

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Sep 83 min read

Character Dance and Its Role in Ballet

What is Character Dance? Character Dance is a unique subdivision of classical ballet, inspired by European national and folk dance...

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Jul 313 min read

Dance Appreciation: The Nutcracker

Have you ever wondered about the story behind the world's most popular ballet, and the name of our studio, 'The Nutcracker'? Discover...

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Technique Tips: Perfecting Your Pirouettes

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Jul 13 min read

Technique Tips: Perfecting Your Pirouettes

In this blog post, discover some tips and tricks to master turns, with targeted exercises to strengthen specific muscle groups.

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Technique Tips: Mastering the Grand Allegro

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May 312 min read

Technique Tips: Mastering the Grand Allegro

Master the Grand Allegro with these simple tips, including tips from professional dancers.

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The Art of Ballet Performance and its Benefits

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Apr 302 min read

The Art of Ballet Performance and its Benefits

Why Perform? Having the opportunity to perform is a valuable learning opportunity for every dancer. It gives dancers something to work...

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Apr 22 min read

Dance Appreciation: Paquita

In this Dance Appreciation series blog, we will be introducing you to Paquita! Paquita is a romantic ballet which consists of 2 acts and...

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Understanding the Importance of Core Stability

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Feb 263 min read

Understanding the Importance of Core Stability

The Importance of Core Stability Core stability plays a pivotal role in a dancer’s ability to execute movements gracefully. From...

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Feb 32 min read

Setting Realistic Dance Goals

Why should I set dance goals? 🎯 Dance goals are a good way to set concrete steps to achieve personal growth as a dancer. It gives you...

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Jan 12 min read

Dance Appreciation: Cinderella

In this Dance Appreciation series blog, we will be introducing you to Cinderella! Cinderella is a classical ballet which consists of 3...

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Ballet Conditioning: Learn How to Safely Improve Your Flexibility

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Dec 1, 20232 min read

Ballet Conditioning: Learn How to Safely Improve Your Flexibility

Why is it important to improve your flexibility safely? Flexibility is one of the most important physical aspects for a dancer. It allows...

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Tips from TBA Teachers: How to Improve Your Pointe Work and Pointe Range

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Nov 3, 20233 min read

Tips from TBA Teachers: How to Improve Your Pointe Work and Pointe Range

Having your first pair of pointe shoes and finally being allowed to dance in it is an achievement reached for many dancers. However, the...

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Oct 7, 20232 min read

Dance Appreciation: Giselle

Ever wondered about the ballets our studios are named after? In our second Dance Appreciation series blog, we will be introducing you to...

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Aug 31, 20231 min read

Dance Appreciation: Swan Lake

Ever wondered about the ballets our studios are named after? In this Dance Appreciation series, we will be introducing you to the world...

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Tips from TBA Teachers: Key Exercises to Practise when Preparing for Pointe Work

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Jul 29, 20233 min read

Tips from TBA Teachers: Key Exercises to Practise when Preparing for Pointe Work

Why prepare for pointe? Before going on pointe, a dancer will need to have correct body alignment, good core control and ankle strength....

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Training @ Home: Key Conditioning Exercises To Maintain Ballet Fitness

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Jun 30, 20238 min read

Training @ Home: Key Conditioning Exercises To Maintain Ballet Fitness

What strengthening exercises can we do at home? (Model: TBA Ballet Mistress Lin Fong) ROLLED UP Training purpose: To test the strength of...

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All about Memory for Dance Choreography and How to Improve it

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May 30, 20234 min read

All about Memory for Dance Choreography and How to Improve it

Memory for a dancer is a skill that needs to be trained, rehearsed and refined just like your pirouettes or arabesque. There have been...

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Training @ Home: Key Benefits of Stretching & Key Stretching Exercises

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Apr 14, 20233 min read

Training @ Home: Key Benefits of Stretching & Key Stretching Exercises

Why is stretching so important for a dancer? 1. INCREASES FLEXIBILITY AND RANGE OF MOTION Flexibility plays a huge role in ballet because...

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