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5 Effective Warm-up Tips for Winter Pointe Work

5 Effective Warm-up Tips for Winter Pointe Work

As winter blankets the world in its chill, dancers face unique challenges in keeping their bodies warm and ready for the demands of pointe work. Here's 5 effective ways to warm...

5 Effective Warm-up Tips for Winter Pointe Work

As winter blankets the world in its chill, dancers face unique challenges in keeping their bodies warm and ready for the demands of pointe work. Here's 5 effective ways to warm...

Christchurch Pointe Tour Wrap Up

Christchurch Pointe Tour Wrap Up

Being a creative person, I sometimes struggle with having ideas that are deemed as too big, out of reach and plainly ridiculous. But as I grow older, I’ve seemed to...

Christchurch Pointe Tour Wrap Up

Being a creative person, I sometimes struggle with having ideas that are deemed as too big, out of reach and plainly ridiculous. But as I grow older, I’ve seemed to...

The Essential Transition: The role of Demi Pointes in transitioning to Pointe

The Essential Transition: The role of Demi Poin...

For aspiring ballet dancers, the journey to dancing en pointe is a significant milestone. However, this journey isn't merely about putting on a pair of pointe shoes and gracefully dancing...

The Essential Transition: The role of Demi Poin...

For aspiring ballet dancers, the journey to dancing en pointe is a significant milestone. However, this journey isn't merely about putting on a pair of pointe shoes and gracefully dancing...

A Dance Teacher's Guide to Avoiding Bias

A Dance Teacher's Guide to Avoiding Bias

As dance teachers, we hold a crucial role in guiding our students through their dance journey. From perfecting technique to selecting the right attire, our influence extends beyond the studio....

A Dance Teacher's Guide to Avoiding Bias

As dance teachers, we hold a crucial role in guiding our students through their dance journey. From perfecting technique to selecting the right attire, our influence extends beyond the studio....

How to Save Money When Buying Pointe Shoes

How to Save Money When Buying Pointe Shoes

Are you tired of constantly shelling out money for new pointe shoes? We hear you! Whether you're a seasoned ballerina or just starting out, saving money on pointe shoes is...

How to Save Money When Buying Pointe Shoes

Are you tired of constantly shelling out money for new pointe shoes? We hear you! Whether you're a seasoned ballerina or just starting out, saving money on pointe shoes is...

The Pointe Shoe Dilemma in New Zealand: Seeking Alternatives with Ashley Ellen Dance

The Pointe Shoe Dilemma in New Zealand: Seeking...

Pointe shoes are an essential tool for ballet dancers, allowing them to dance en pointe, showcasing grace and elegance. However, for dancers in New Zealand, the task of sourcing certain...

The Pointe Shoe Dilemma in New Zealand: Seeking...

Pointe shoes are an essential tool for ballet dancers, allowing them to dance en pointe, showcasing grace and elegance. However, for dancers in New Zealand, the task of sourcing certain...