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Ballet Guide Catalog
Dec 11, 20242 min read
YAGP Variation Overview: Bluebird Pas de Deux Variations
Check out our overview of the Bluebird Pas de Deux variations for YAGP.
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Feb 20, 20247 min read
Professional Ballet Rankings Explained
A quick guide to understanding what ballet rankings mean in the dance world.
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Jan 8, 20249 min read
Summer Intensive Audition Video Tips and Tricks
We all wish that we could attend every single summer intensive audition live and in person, but that isn't always the case. Whether it's...
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Oct 26, 20236 min read
Performance Preparations: How to get ready for the Big Stage!
Check out our tips on preparing for fall shows!
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Sep 9, 20233 min read
Ask the Director: I didn't get the Nutcracker part that I really hoped for. How do I recover?
How Do I Overcome Casting Disappointment?
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Aug 19, 20235 min read
Ballet Audition Tips and Strategies
Check out our audition tips to help make your next audition a success!
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Jun 7, 20239 min read
Different Types of Ballet Schools
Information on the many different types of ballet schools you'll find and what type of training to expect!
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Jun 2, 20236 min read
Basic Ballet Gear For Young Beginners- Girl's Edition
Follow our guide for basic ballet gear suggestions that every beginning ballerina should have!
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May 31, 20234 min read
Am I Ready For Pointe? A Checklist of Goals for Earning Pointe Shoes
What does a dancer need to start pointe work? Check out our guide for tips on determining if you're ready!
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May 27, 20232 min read
5 Best Practices for Your Ballet Warmup
Check out our tips for an effective ballet warmup routine!
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May 25, 20232 min read
Ask The Director: Am I Falling Behind If I Don't Attend A Summer Intensive?
Ask the Director: Will I fall behind my ballet friends if I'm the only one who doesn't attend a ballet summer intensive?
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May 22, 20235 min read
7 Ballet Pet Peeves Parents Can Help Avoid
Ballet instructors try their best to treat all students equally, but there are certain pet peeves that occur that can affecting your...
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May 18, 20233 min read
Should I change ballet schools?
Dear BPG, I've been with my local studio since I started dancing and it's the only studio I've attended. I'm beginning to question if I...
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May 16, 20236 min read
What is YAGP and should I compete?
If you've been around the dance world for any length of time, you might have heard about YAGP. Social Media is often flooded with studios...
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May 13, 20232 min read
5 Summer Ballet Activities to Consider for Young Students
As the school year winds down to an end, it's important to consider how dancers are going to stay involved in classes over the summer....
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May 12, 20236 min read
5 Red Flags for a Bad Ballet Instructor
We all want a ballet instructor that is warm, caring, and is invested in our growth as dancers, but not all instructors will make the...
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May 11, 20235 min read
7 Tips to have Awesome Pointe Shoe Fittings
During my time as a professional dancer, I worked weekend hours in a local store managing and overseeing pointe shoe fittings. There is...
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May 10, 20233 min read
Ballet Progression Guideline
This post is a guide about what to expect at each stage of growth through a ballet program. Each school will have it's own requirements,...
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May 9, 20233 min read
Deciphering "I'm Bored" from Your Dancer
As a director who over saw a school running over 80 classes weekly, I've experience a few conversations with parents who have expressed...
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May 8, 20233 min read
Am I too old to learn ballet?
Most people assume that beginning ballet is only for 6 year olds in ballet pink tights and fun tutus, but the reality is that classes are...
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