Brighton Ballet School

My first ballet lesson, help! What to expect?

Okay, I'm going to try a ballet class to see how I like it, but the one in my town has ALL levels in it- meaning everyone in it has been dancing since they were 6 or 7. They don't have a beginners class! The last person to join was more than a year ago, as far as I can tell.

I have two left feet and my balance Read the rest of this entry »

Your body’s core is the area around your trunk and pelvis. When you have good core stability, the muscles in your pelvis, lower back, hips and abdomen work in harmony. Strong core muscles make it easier to do most physical activities – from swinging a golf club to getting a glass off a top shelf or bending down to tie your shoes. Weak core muscles leave you susceptible Read the rest of this entry »

I hear the same concerns from 14 year olds and 30 year olds. “Am I too old to start ballet?”

Properly taught, ballet is precise, and not dangerous in any way. Many dance studios have adult ballet classes or classes for older teen/adult beginners. Most adult ballet classes include some floor work with ab crunches and other core muscle exercises. Many teachers include Read the rest of this entry »

My first ballet lesson, help! What to expect?

Okay, I'm going to try a ballet class to see how I like it, but the one in my town has ALL levels in it- meaning everyone in it has been dancing since they were 6 or 7. They don't have a beginners class! The last person to join was more than a year ago, as far as I can tell.

I have two left feet and my balance Read the rest of this entry »

The Bar Method technique is one of the most traditional form of exercises in the ballet system. And the most crucial component in this method is, of course, a ballet bar. Without this exercise tool, one cannot achieve all the manifold results that are to be expected.

The presence of gravity makes it difficult even to perform a simple act of balancing without the aid Read the rest of this entry »

Would most guys rather take a ballet lesson wearing a tutu & tights or a poll dancing lesson in a bra & thong?

im not sure, but my cousin (13) was pretty embarrassed when i talked him into putting on my ballet tutu and makeup, i even curled his hair, lol my aunt thought it was adorable and took a picture! she shows his friends all the time LOL

Hey Readers! I’ve been comin across some crazy stuff the past few days from a few different blogs around the web which I just had to share with you. Check em out below…

Childrens Ballet Shoes Are On Top Form

Working alongside other kids will teach children how to get along and interact, which is a really important lesson in life. From the moment they start getting ready Read the rest of this entry »

Hip hop dance lessons are growing in popularity, both in studios and online. For most people, online video instruction is a good place to try out a dance style before paying for a studio lesson. People everywhere want to learn how to break, pop and lock… at least in the privacy of their own home. Let’s take a look at where you can find hip hop dance lessons online… Read the rest of this entry »

First ballet lesson soon?

hey, me and my friend are going to start at this dance centre in town. i'm going to do ballet and she's going to do street dance. i'm sixteen, and i've not really had any previous experience of ballet before. i've emailed the teacher, and she's said that i can start. i'm going to do a beginners class. i was Read the rest of this entry »