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If your message is not covered by one of these popular topics, please just hit the RECENT PAGE UPDATESJan 23, 2012 Ballet Apparel - The Essentials!Ballet apparel are important to dancers. Find out here about the best brands, styles and which garments are essential to have! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ballet Apparel - The Essentials!" Jan 23, 2012 Ballet Video - A Popular Way to Exercise!If you're thinking about getting a ballet video to improve your strength, let me first give you some great tips on how to make the most of those exercises! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ballet Video - A Popular Way to Exercise!" Jan 23, 2012 Martha Graham - The Revolutionary DancerMartha Graham is known as one of the leading figures in dance. She revitalized dance around the world and has transformed the art form. Learn more about this leading lady! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Martha Graham - The Revolutionary Dancer" Jan 23, 2012 Lester Horton - The Horton TechniqueLester Horton has become a legend in modern dance. He developed his own technique and established his own dance company. Discover more about his fascinating dance technique.... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Lester Horton - The Horton Technique" Jan 23, 2012 Alvin Ailey - A Renowned Figure in DanceAlvin Ailey transformed modern dance. He has become a legendary individual who accomplished his goals. Fascinate yourself with Ailey's existence... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Alvin Ailey - A Renowned Figure in Dance" Jan 23, 2012 Ballet Dancers - The Reality of the Ruthless WorldBallet dancers have a demanding life which the outside world don't always see. Find out here how you get to the top. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ballet Dancers - The Reality of the Ruthless World" Jan 20, 2012 Ballet Supplies - The Basics and the EssentialsFeeling puzzled to where to buy your ballet supplies? Don't know which garments to buy? Let me guide you through the basics, the essentials, and which ballet supplies you will need for your ballet dan Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ballet Supplies - The Basics and the Essentials" Jan 20, 2012 A Career Development Plan - Follow your dream!A career development plan could be all you need to pursue your dream profession. Let me guide you through the ways to make your goals a reality... Permalink -- click for full blog post "A Career Development Plan - Follow your dream!" Jan 20, 2012 Famous Ballerinas - Current Dancers You Need To Know About!Current famous ballerinas from all around the world. These are the present-day dancers who are at the top of where they can be. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Famous Ballerinas - Current Dancers You Need To Know About!" Jan 17, 2012 Toddler Ballet Shoes - New Pointers!Looking for toddler ballet shoes? Need some help? Before you buy them, let me give you some essential advice on size, fitting, fabric, colour... I'll help you find the ideal pair. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Toddler Ballet Shoes - New Pointers!" Jan 17, 2012 Ivory Ballet shoes - Discover and Find the Right Shoes!Ivory ballet shoes are a popular type of shoe for many different occasions. Find out more about ballet flats and let me reveal to you how you can find the perfect pair! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ivory Ballet shoes - Discover and Find the Right Shoes!" Jan 17, 2012 Ballet Clipart and Ballerina PhotosBallet Clipart is a fantastic way to collect and treasure your favourite ballet photographs and artwork. Discover beautiful images, successful artists and legendary artistic movements.... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ballet Clipart and Ballerina Photos" Jan 16, 2012 Ballet Costumes - From Bulky Peticoats to Dazzling Dresses!See how dancers removed their bulky ballet costumes to create elegant ensembles. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ballet Costumes - From Bulky Peticoats to Dazzling Dresses!" Jan 16, 2012 Dancing Ballet - The Skills you HAVE to know!Are you striving to be dancing ballet as part of your future career? Let me reveal to you the top skills you’ll need to survive in any dance company. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Dancing Ballet - The Skills you HAVE to know!" Jan 16, 2012 The Complete Ballet Dancers GuideBallet Dancers Guide is a one-stop friendly wealth of important information, written by a person who really knows. Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Complete Ballet Dancers Guide" Jan 16, 2012 Katherine Dunham - Successful Dance CareersKatherine Dunham is a true dance leader. Dunham succeeded within her dance career and also managed to achieve historic legends in the world of dance. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Katherine Dunham - Successful Dance Careers" Jan 16, 2012 Dance Software - Explore Your Creative TalentsDance software is an incredible computer program to bring your choreographic ideas to life. Merce Cunningham used it for much of his life and is now known as one of the greatest choreographers. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Dance Software - Explore Your Creative Talents" Jan 16, 2012 Ballet Stretching - The Secrets To Why It's So ImportantFind out why it's so necessary to stretch as a dancer. Learn what can prevent you from improving your ballet stretching. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ballet Stretching - The Secrets To Why It's So Important" Jan 15, 2012 Clipart BalletClipart ballet Permalink -- click for full blog post "Clipart Ballet" Jan 15, 2012 Personal Development Plan - For your Dream Ballet Profession!Here is a personal development plan so you can start taking steps towards your career. Jan 15, 2012 Ballerina Photos - Visual InspirationOlivia Holland's ballerina photos are elegant, classy and unique. Her paintings and illustrations are visually enchanting. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ballerina Photos - Visual Inspiration" Jan 8, 2012 Career Development Plan - Vocational schools in CaliforniaCareer Development Plan - Vocational schools in California Hi, I have been on a scholarship class for about 3 years now. I have often been told that I Permalink -- click for full blog post "Career Development Plan - Vocational schools in California" Jan 8, 2012 Career Development Plan - Ballet in CaliforniaFor aspiring ballet dancers looking to study in Calfornia, listen up for this notable names and start your ballet career. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Career Development Plan - Ballet in California" Jan 8, 2012 Career Development Plan - Beginning BalletIf you wish to take up ballet for the first time, it is not too late. Discover the beautiful benefits of ballet and make a start now! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Career Development Plan - Beginning Ballet" Jan 8, 2012 Career Development Plan - Ballet At Twenty TwoFor those of you who are aspiring to dance, or take ballet, it is never too late. Even in your twenties, you can still enjoy the benefits of ballet. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Career Development Plan - Ballet At Twenty Two" Jan 8, 2012 Ballet Dancers WeightYoung ballet dancers often worry about their physique, or if they are the right weight. Let Odette encourage you and give you top tips on a healthy weight for dance. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ballet Dancers Weight" Jan 8, 2012 Career Development Plan - Returning From HolidaysCareer Development Plan - Returning From Holidays Hi odette! it has been a while since i last wrote to you. I can tell you that i have improve a lot in Permalink -- click for full blog post "Career Development Plan - Returning From Holidays" Jan 8, 2012 Career Development Plan - Is this safe?Career Development Plan - Is this safe? 1. I want to do professional ballet so I think I should be doing about 8-15 hours. I'm 12 and I really want to Permalink -- click for full blog post "Career Development Plan - Is this safe?" Jan 8, 2012 Ballet Dancers Summer IntensivesBallet Dancers Summer Intensives What are the best places for summer intensives? I have been looking at lots of websites for summer intensives this summer Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ballet Dancers Summer Intensives" Jan 8, 2012 Ballet Dancers - Baby Back Pack PatternBallet Dancers - Baby Back Pack Pattern I have been looking at your site and noticed the baby ballet back pack and was wondering if you have a pattern Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ballet Dancers - Baby Back Pack Pattern" Jan 8, 2012 Ballet Pointe Shoes - Perfect TurnsBallet Pointe Shoes - Perfect Turns Hi I was just wondering if there were any tricks on Pirouettes and Chaines. I started pointe a couple months ago and Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ballet Pointe Shoes - Perfect Turns" Jan 8, 2012 Audition Tips - How can I not get so nervous?Audition Tips - How can I not get so nervous? Hi, My question is about auditions for Ballet Summer Intensives. I always get really nervous in the 15-30 Permalink -- click for full blog post "Audition Tips - How can I not get so nervous?" Jan 7, 2012 Ballet Exercises - The Dance BodyDancers have many thoughts on the ballet body. Here is the chance to discuss fitness levels, being in better shape and creating the body for a dancer. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ballet Exercises - The Dance Body" Jan 7, 2012 Ballet Pointe Shoes - Arch and Ankle StrengthBallet Pointe Shoes - Arch and Ankle Strength My teacher says my arch isnt high enough and my ankles arent strong enough to be on pointe. What should Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ballet Pointe Shoes - Arch and Ankle Strength " Jan 7, 2012 Ballet Exercises - Foutte TurnsBallet Exercises - Foutte Turns Hi Odette, I am 14 years old and just learned foutte turns I can't do them very well because I have trouble spotting and Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ballet Exercises - Foutte Turns" Jan 7, 2012 Marianela Nunez - One of my favourite ballet dancersMarianela Nunez - One of my favourite ballet dancers: - Hello Odette, One of my favourite ballet dancers is Marianela Nunez. She is a principal dancer Permalink -- click for full blog post "Marianela Nunez - One of my favourite ballet dancers" Jan 7, 2012 Ballet Dance - Performer's PassionShare your thoughts on ballet dance and how you are passionate to perform. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ballet Dance - Performer's Passion" Jan 7, 2012 Ballet CostumesBallet Costumes I especially like the classic costumes, the boy in just tights, the girl in leotard and tights giving most freedom for expression and Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ballet Costumes" Jan 7, 2012 Audition Tips - Leading RolesAudition Tips for how you can get the chance to perform on stage, or even better, take the lead role on stage! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Audition Tips - Leading Roles" Jan 7, 2012 Ballet Exercises - Higher ExtensionsThe secrets to getting your legs higher and improving your flexibility. It is possible, so listen carefully to Odette! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ballet Exercises - Higher Extensions " Jan 5, 2012 Ballet Dance Steps - The Magic of MovingBallet dance steps requires quick footwork, coordination and practice! Discover the inside secrets to how you can move so effortlessly like a real ballet dancer…. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ballet Dance Steps - The Magic of Moving" Jan 4, 2012 Ballet Exercises - Returning back to balletBallet Exercises - Returning back to ballet Hi! I just came across your website while looking up things about ballet and it is very informational. But Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ballet Exercises - Returning back to ballet" Jan 2, 2012 Ballet Positions - The Essential Basics of BalletThere are certain ballet positions every dancer needs to hold on to. Find out here the most important positions dancers needs to know! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ballet Positions - The Essential Basics of Ballet" Dec 29, 2011 Ballet Costumes - Male and Female LinesDiscover the insights on ballet costumes and be fascinated to what more they contribute for the dancers. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ballet Costumes - Male and Female Lines" Dec 29, 2011 Ballet Pointe Shoes - Painful BunionsBallet Pointe Shoes - Painful Bunions In September I got fitted for my first pair of pointe shoes. I have the bloch Axis 6 X. They were fine for the first Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ballet Pointe Shoes - Painful Bunions" Dec 28, 2011 Ballet Pointe Shoes - Ballet Teachers and Starting PointeBallet Pointe Shoes - Ballet Teachers and Starting Pointe Hi Odette it's me again. Sorry I've been bugging you so much lately.Yesterday after my hour Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ballet Pointe Shoes - Ballet Teachers and Starting Pointe" Dec 27, 2011 Ballet Terms - Port De BrasBallet Terms - Port De Bras I was just wondering how do you pronounce port de bras? ============================================ Reply by Odette To:- Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ballet Terms - Port De Bras" Dec 27, 2011 Ballet Dancers EmbroideryFor young ballet dancers in search for a beautiful ballet bag, you can have some inspiration here by looking at these wonderful personalised designs. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ballet Dancers Embroidery" Dec 27, 2011 Ballet Dancers Summer IntensivesFor ballet dancers, summer intensives are a great opportunity to learn, discover and progress as a dancer. Find out which summer intensives are best for you. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ballet Dancers Summer Intensives" |
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