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View ArticleSo you think you can dance – Melissa Sandvig
Now that the “So You Think You Can Dance” show season is upon us, I thought it would be appropriate to highlight some of the best dancers and dances from past shows. Melissa Sandvig was the only...
View ArticleAlex Wong on SYTYCD
Another dancer on “So You Think You Can Dance” who was trained in ballet was Alex Wong. He is probably most well-known for his hip-hop duet with Twitch, in which he admitted he was out of his element...
View ArticleBallet Shoes with Emma Watson
I recently discovered this movie called ballet shoes starring Emma Watson (know for her role as Hermione in the Harry Potter films). It is a British film based on the book about 3 orphan girls who are...
View ArticleBilly Elliot in San Francisco
For those of you in the Bay Area, check out Billy Elliot the musical featuring some great young dancers! It’s running until Septemer 27th at the Orpheum Theatre.
View ArticleHow to make a ballet bun
If you are wondering how to make the perfect ballet bun for your little girl, this video is a great tutorial from a mom with experience. She has a great tip for how to make a bun that will hold through...
View ArticleBallet Exercises for Home
If you are getting ready to start training again this Fall, it is helpful to maintain your flexibility. Here is a video showing a few stretches you can do at home.
View ArticleMisty Copeland
There’s a great new show that I’ve been watching on Hulu called “A Day in the Life.” One episode was about Misty Copeland, the only African American soloist in the American Ballet Theatre. She started...
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