Its interesting to see how each individual has a unique way of preparing their pointe shoes to fit their person preferences.

Since it's YAGP season here, I want to emphasize the importance of acquiring basic technique skills. While watching dancers perform at YAGP, you can see them do multiple pirouettes, yet they lack the technique to close to a simple fifth position. The beau...

Ballet is a beautiful art form that has been around for centuries. When most people hear the word “ballet”, they tend to picture a tall, thin woman in a tutu. But there are many male ballet dancers and they are just as talented and essential as the female...

Why do you need to do workouts for the feet?.... Well, the muscles in the feet make up for a quarter of the muscles in the entire human body. So overlooking the condition of these muscles will be like not taking care of a large portion of your muscles. I...

First year students at Vaganova school! Its important to focus on the basics first.

There are so many Ballet Companies around the world, and many of you are curious about which ones are ranked the highest. While this topic will always remain subjective, since Ballet is a form of art, here is a compilation (in no particular order) of the...

Incredibly talented Break Dance and body popping trio give an outstanding performance!

Everyone seems to have their favorite part of class. Wheather it's barre, adagio, allegros or pirouettes you enjoy doing most in class, usually you enjoy the one you're best at.... or you may enjoy all !

There are so many male variations that are very musical, and extremely beautiful that are overlooked. Here are 5 especially great ones you should watch.

Alexander Sergeev in Talisman pas de deux variation. Notice his incredible elevation when he jumps!

It is evident that dancers are important when it comes to conveying the story in a ballet. Without the dancers there would be no portrayal of the story that is set to the music composed. It is this pairing of dance and the music that really enables the s...

Many people were artistic and original in shaping dance during the 20th century and no matter who you choose to be your favorite, someone influential will be left off of this list. These are the top 5 that we feel really struck out and were the most innov...

Achieving the title of ballerina is awarded to only those who have worked hard and earned it. They must first prove their talents to be recognized as a soloist, then principle, and then a prima. But that is not as far as they can reach. There is a further...

Amazing Dub-step Irish Tap Dancing Group, Prodijig, in perfect unison!

Flexibility plays a major role in the advancement of a ballerina. Being flexible has many advantages that will work in your favor when you're trying to improve overall as a dancer. Her are some stretches you should be doing every day in order to improve...