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The Ballet Academy
Oct 6, 20243 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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The Ballet Academy
Jul 1, 20243 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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The Ballet Academy
May 31, 20242 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 Ballet Academy
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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The Ballet Academy
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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Florence Kuek
Jan 27, 20234 min read
How To Improve One’s Turnout Range
Turnout is unique to classical ballet and is one of the requirements amongst other components for any student of this art form. In order...
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The Ballet Academy
Jul 15, 20222 min read
How to Spot for Pirouettes
Let’s break down how to spot and why it is so essential to pirouettes.
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The Ballet Academy
Nov 28, 20214 min read
Technique Tips: Improve Your Extension
Nowadays, everyone’s extension leg is next to their ear… except for yours. Make sure to do these exercises to improve your extension.
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The Ballet Academy
Jun 22, 20214 min read
Technique Tips: Improve Your Pirouettes
Do you struggle with pirouettes? In this blog, we will share our best technique tips and tricks on how to improve your pirouettes!
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The Ballet Academy
Jan 13, 20215 min read
All About Pointe – Pointe 101
Everything you need to know about pointe and pointe shoes!
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The Ballet Academy
Oct 25, 20204 min read
Ballet Basics: Passé and Retiré
This blog post will be all about the passé and retiré, and our technique tips and tricks to mastering these quintessential ballet steps. Let
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The Ballet Academy
Jun 22, 20204 min read
Ballet Basics: The Structure of a Typical Ballet Class
Don't know what to expect in your first ballet class? This blog post will detail everything about the structure of a typical ballet class.
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The Ballet Academy
Jan 15, 20204 min read
Ballet Basics: Battement Tendu
This blog post will be all about the battement tendu, and our technique tips and tricks to mastering this quintessential ballet step. Let's
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