Tag: ballet

Finish your glissades

Finish your glissades

The Royal Academy of Dance exams are next week and it will be my first time submitting students into exams. Since January, I have been scrutinizing every step of every exercise, making sure all of the students are on the same page.  We have discussed the 

Understanding your core

Understanding your core

How many times have you heard in your dance class, “engage your center!”, “You’re not using your core.”? As a teacher I’ve noticed that my students will likely not correct this feedback unless I explain what their core is. Let’s be honest though, many teachers, 

Ballet Choker Necklace

I made this as a gift for my Ballet teacher. After so many years I was leaving Puerto Rico to go start my life in Atlanta. My husband was amazing as he always is and drew the dancer. It fit perfectly and I still see