• Ask your ballet teacher these 2 questions!

    Sometimes when a step or enchaînment goes great, it’s easy to tick it off your mental list and move onto the next item that could use some work. Dancers at any level can get stuck in correction mode, and miss… read more

  • Get the best of both worlds.

    Fun ballet legend for you — when the world famous Ballets Russes went on tour, they refused to travel without their teacher, Maestro Enrico Cecchetti. They depended on classes that refreshed and strengthened their techique, so Cecchetti created a formula… read more

  • The ballet class system that disappeared

    When I was a tiny ballerina-in-training, my teachers often referenced the “Days of the Week” system that Maestro Enrico Cecchetti formulated to coach healthy, well-rounded dancers. Ballet scholars have almost mythologized this as the perfect class schedule — one that… read more

  • How I survived my first class back.

    I haven’t taken class since 2019. I tried barre about six months after my bike accident, and went a wee bit overboard…the penché didn’t look too shabby, but my unprepared muscles and joints had a different opinion! A few health… read more

  • This is when the magic happens.

    Enjoying movement and music with friends is huge part of why we dance, but that’s not all there is to it. As I see dancers striving to improve and taking on new challenges, there’s both a desire and a practical… read more

  • Are you ready for dance camp?

    The first time I left the country for a ballet intensive I went to Boston Ballet School, and I wasn’t ready. I’d spent the previous year trying to get back into the swing of things after a period of shaky… read more

  • I changed how I teach allegro — here’s why.

    Imagine a door… I bet the one you’re picturing is unique to you. It might have a beautiful wooden grain, vibrant paint colour, or intricate doorknob. Maybe it’s the sliding door at the grocery store. Teaching ballet is full of… read more

  • 5 Ways to take a break and come back stronger

    Is it time for a break, ballet friend? Signs you’re overdue can include a lull in progress, low motivation, or injuries that stick around. If you’re feeling great, taking time off from ballet can make sure you keep having fun… read more

  • Onstage confidence starts here.

    Last week I wrote about tuning into your ballet joy and choosing how you’d like to share it when you’re performing. That’s the head space you wanna hold onto as the big day approaches. If you’re not there yet, that’s… read more

  • Practise THIS every single rehearsal.

    In my time dancing and teaching, onstage performances have been incredibly rewarding mountains to climb. The challenge of shining out your personality to a room full of people is a powerful way to grow as a dancer and connect deeply… read more