Category Archives: Ballet

For girls brought up on The Nutcracker and Swan Lake, donning a pair of pointe shoes is a rite of … Continue reading →

Mastering consecutive Italian fouettés can feel like a monumental challenge, but every dancer who wants a principal role in classics … Continue reading →

Despite starting ballet as a toddler, training at the schools of both Boston Ballet and National Ballet of Canada and … Continue reading →

Pirouette Tips from Gillian Murphy Don’t move your front heel before you turn. Push off with both legs, but keep … Continue reading →

It describes the elegant sweep of Irina Dvorovenko’s neck, it can mean the subtle difference between automaton and artist—and without … Continue reading →

If you can’t make it to Boston to see Melissa Hough dance, do a YouTube search and you’ll find she’s … Continue reading →