National Dance Week is approaching ( April 25-May 4, 2008 ) and if you haven’t already, now is the time to decide how you’re going to celebrate! Obviously if you’re visiting this blog, you probably have an interest in dance and may already feel like you are immersed in its practice. However, there are lots […]
Beyond the Bubble
Big Boi not an OutKast at Atlanta Ballet
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSUKfk-6vhQ] I wanted to report of an interesting collaboration that has taken place between Big Boi (a member of the rap duo, OutKast) and the Atlanta Ballet.
What it Takes – Becoming a Ballerina
Originally this post featured a link to a news item that focused on a 12-year-old girl with aspirations to become a professional ballet dancer, and the sacrifices she’s made and will need to make in order to get there. The article is no longer available, however, so I have updated this post with some other […]
Music for Ballet Class
The Importance of Music Selection Backstage.com recently featured this article about music for ballet class. It highlights the importance of music selection, the role of music and the accompanist (if there is one) within the class, and encourages students and teachers to “understand and be sensitive” to this role. It’s a good read. FREE Music […]
