Overcome the starving artist’s mentality
Overcoming the “starving artist” mentality in the competitive world of ballet requires more than just talent and hard work. Discover how to shift your mindset and take actionable steps towards a fulfilling and sustainable career in ballet.
Shy-me in the center at the audition
Learn how to overcome your fear and anxiety and build your confidence to dance anywhere in the center before auditions with practical tips in this article.
Benefits of a Mentoring program in ballet
Benefits of a mentoring program for ballet dancers: increased confidence, clarity about your future, understanding of the demands of the work.
Improve your dance jumps height and lightness
How to improve dance jumps without creating bulking calves? How to improve height and lightness of the dance jumps and not feel exhausted? How do certain dancers look so light and powerful at once?
Should I wear pointe shoes at the barre?
When it comes to wearing pointe shoes at the barre, my initial instinct is to be against it. That said, I can think of a couple of scenarios where wearing your pointe shoes through the barre could be a good idea. Let’s find out!
What I look for in a male dance-wear collection
Male ballet dancers also want to look and feel good in their clothes. Here, Denys Cherevychko shares his top 5 criteria to design his own male ballet dance-wear collection.
Rudolf Nureyev: 5 qualities I admire the most
In this article, I share with you the top 5 qualities of Rudolf Nureyev I admire along with my favorite clips of him performing. Enjoy!
What do you need for a beautiful posture and port de bras?
What do you need for a beautiful posture, light port de bras, flowing jumps, steadier turns and strong partnering skills? We tell you everything!
How to stay well hydrated in the warmer weather?
Dehydration is common among dancers and can lead to severe muscle injuries and longer recovery. Our 4 favorite drinks to stay at the top of our game.
Higher relevés? It’s not just strength and flexibility
You dream of high and stable relevés? But you don’t have high arches or your ankles wobble all the time? I share with you the key to master them!
