Ballet Guide Catalog

A quick guide to understanding what ballet rankings mean in the dance world.

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...

How Do I Overcome Casting Disappointment?

Check out our audition tips to help make your next audition a success!

Information on the many different types of ballet schools you'll find and what type of training to expect!

What does a dancer need to start pointe work? Check out our guide for tips on determining if you're ready!

Check out our tips for an effective ballet warmup routine!

Ask the Director: Will I fall behind my ballet friends if I'm the only one who doesn't attend a ballet summer intensive?

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...

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...

During my time as a professional dancer, I worked weekend hours in a local store managing and overseeing pointe shoe fittings. There is...

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,...

Attending a new ballet summer intensive can be a fun experience, but there are always lots of questions surrounding the right amount of...

Within the last ten years, it seems like the expectation of all serious and semi-serious advanced ballet students is to attend a summer...