by Balancedballerinas | Apr 5, 2019 | BALLET, HOMEWORK, OTHER, POINTE
These three easy foot strengthening exercises can be easily done at home or in the studio. There are so many little muscles and metatarsals in the foot and as dancers we need to ensure they are strong to maximise our potential during allegro exercises, stability...
by Balancedballerinas | Feb 24, 2019 | BALLET, HOMEWORK
I’m always asked about equipment that can be useful for a ballerina practising at home. Below are three pieces of equipment that I use all the time in the studio. These three items are also handy to have at home! I’ve included personal recommendations and...
by Balancedballerinas | Jun 27, 2018 | HOMEWORK, OTHER
Previous TBB Homework includes; Ballerina Tools What steps to expect at your first lesson… Pirouettes Improve your arabesque! ________________ I know some of you are very excited about this one because it’s probably the most requested! This video is for...
by Balancedballerinas | May 22, 2018 | BALLET, HOMEWORK, OTHER
Oooo we’re getting into the double digits now! Homework post number eleven! People are often asking what my favourite ‘tools’ and stretching aids are, so I thought I’d share my current top four. Watch the video for a quick demonstration and...
by Balancedballerinas | May 2, 2018 | BALLET, HOMEWORK, OTHER
A bit different to my usual ‘homework’ posts, because it will most likely suit someone who hasn’t started their ballet journey yet… but I wanted to do something different to celebrate the tenth homework post! _______________ So, it’s your...
by Balancedballerinas | Apr 26, 2018 | BALLET, HOMEWORK, OTHER
This weeks homework is easy, because all you have to do is have a read! There’s no at-home exercises or tutorials to follow. We’re just going to have a chat about pirouettes… What is a pirouette? A pirouette is a turn or spin* on one foot. The other...
