Category Archives: Ballet

Ballet Goes Couture

Posted on Sep 6, 2012 by .
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The ballet and fashion worlds collide this month in NYC with a one-time-only gala at Lincoln Center kicking off New … Continue reading →

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A Show of Hands

Posted on Jun 29, 2012 by .
Lindsi Dec in Kyon Gaines' M-Pulse (by Angela Sterling)

You’re at the ballet, and a dancer catches your eye. She’s got strength, charisma and a beautiful movement quality—but there’s … Continue reading →

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My First Summer Intensive

Posted on Jun 29, 2012 by .
Raechel Sparreo (second from left) and friends outside the Miami City Ballet studios during the school's 2010 summer intensive

You’re about to head to your first summer intensive. Congrats! You’re on your way to a life-changing experience. But right … Continue reading →

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Wrap Artist

Posted on Apr 4, 2012 by .
(L to R) Devant (pointed), devant (wrapped) and relaxed (Erin Baiano)

Sur le cou-de-pied (French for “on the neck of the foot”) can be so confusing. Sometimes it’s wrapped. Sometimes it’s … Continue reading →

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The Ins and Outs of Sickling and Winging

Posted on Jan 20, 2012 by .
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We’ve all seen that photo: an otherwise lovely dancer, posed in first arabesque, with a glaring blemish at the end … Continue reading →

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On Balance: How to Nail Long Balances

Posted on Dec 1, 2011 by .
Houston Ballet’s Melody Mennite holds a long balance as Lise in La Fille Mal Gardée. Photo by Amitava Sarkar.

Few things top that jaw-dropping moment when a ballerina hits a balance—and just stays. And when you’re over your leg … Continue reading →

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