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Do you regularly see your students in the corner of the studio practicing pirouettes again and again (perhaps repeating the same mistakes)? Do they push to increase their turning ability but end up frustrated? Dancers dream of having the capacity to perform multiple turns with ease, but achieving this can be a struggle. Fortunately, there […]
If you’re looking to find new teaching jobs or just expand your reach as a teacher, look no further than your Instagram account. Developing a digital voice that connects with studios and dancers is an easy (and cost-free) strategy to boost your profile. “Instagram has definitely shined a spotlight on my gifts as a teacher,” […]
Showing up day after day to the ballet barre can feel monotonous, at times, tedious. Ohhh, le sigh. But as teachers and students know, daily practice is essential to maintaining strength and technique. Before you hit class today, take a quick inspiration Insta video break to regain a fresh perspective. This dancer’s extension and control […]
There’s no such thing as too much inspiration, right? Right! Here are some inspiring posts to keep your motivation for the year ahead high, flexible and balanced, or whatever your New Year’s goals may be. Dance photographer @jordanmatter’s post is a good reminder to bend over backwards in 2020 (but only if you’re feelin’ it). […]
We’re counting down to January 1st with great ideas for your studio and teaching practice in the new year. Check back each day for a new tip! Well-placed turns enhance choreography and dazzle the audience. When teaching pirouettes, Kathryn Warakomsky has her Texas Ballet Theater School students watch videos of legendary ballerinas Maya Plisetskaya, Alicia Alonso and Galina […]
Your browser does not support the video tag. A former American Ballet Theatre soloist and New York City Ballet principal, Charles Askegard co-founded Ballet Next with former ABT principal Michele Wiles upon his retirement in 2011. He has been a guest faculty member at the School of American Ballet and has taught company class for […]
How I teach pas de deux Charles Askegard coaching Ballet Academy East students Marisa Trapani and Alexandros Pappajohn The hall cutting through Ballet Academy East on a late Thursday afternoon is hectic. Students sprawl out in straddles, hovering over math homework, and parents peek through the windows to get a good look at their tots. […]