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 4, 2018 | BALLET, HOMEWORK, OTHER
This weeks ‘homework’ is three simple exercises that will improve your back strength, which results in lovelier arabesques, grande allegro and adage! There’s only three simple movements. Thoracic Squeeze – pop one hand over the other, keeping...
by Balancedballerinas | Feb 28, 2018 | BALLET, HOMEWORK, OTHER
FOCUS: BacksĀ & Breathing “Proper phrasing of the breathe adds fullness to the movement…” – Joan Lawson I believe that talking about ‘backs’ and ‘breathing’ together is a good combination because both need to work...