i’m a new dancer and i am constantly reminded of how im not as good as everyone in my class’, so i woul like to know some ways on how i can make my exensions better, how i can get higher, and how i could get my extension better, also how i can get better [...]

Hi! I am a 12 year old girl who will soon be en pointe. When I started ballet (at age 3), I did it for fun and never really thought of it professionally. However, I took some interest in a professional career about 2 years ago. My dream ballet company is NYCB and consequently I [...]

I am sixteen and a Junior in High School. I took a beginning ballet class for a half a year when i was a freshman but i quit because the studio closed and i didnt know where to go. I have just started beginning ballet again at another studio and am taking an hour of [...]

Hi, We’re back home now from the groove dance expo and we had a blast. It was great meeting all the other exhibitors and the multitudes of dancers, dance teachers and store owners that attented the event. We had lots of enquires from dance store owners who are interested in retailing the ballet bible in their [...]

Hi Everyone, This year we are taking The Ballet Bible down to the sydney groove dance expo. We only made the decision to go down beginning of last week so it has been a mad rush during the week trying to organize production of the product onto cd, getting new artwork done, posters made, and eftpos [...]

Hi everyone, Im looking to start ballet but Im a very late starter (just about to turn 19). Obviously I know theres no chance of being a professional, and I dont think Im cut out for the life anyway(performances stress me out!!), but I want to be good at ballet, not just mediocre. I [...]

If you didn’t already know, The Complete Ballet Bible Package has been taken offline awaiting the launch of the new and improved version. If you are not on my mailing list make sure you go here now. The Complete Ballet Bible Package Thankyou to everyone who has emailed me saying how much you have enjoyed [...]

It sounds good but i don’t know if it is a scam or not…

Here is a sneak peak video from the soon to be released Ballet Bible Package showing an Attitude Ordinaire en l’air. This is just one of the demo exercises that will be included in the software. I am getting close to releasing the new package. I should have a date for you soon.

Here is another sneak peak video from the soon to be released 2nd edition Ballet Bible Package. This one is a demonstration in allegro. This gives you an idea of some of the movements and combinations you will learn in the new package. In the actual product I break apart all of these movements and [...]

What is the ballet bible? What is so cool about it? Is it worth investing in?

Australian Academy of Theatrical and Ballet Dancing commenced in 1962 Founders: Miss Laura Mitchell along with Madame Borovansky. The Borovansky Ballet Syllabus was developed and then extended to Theatrical Tap Jazz dance styles. This Society is an incorporated body that generously provides talented students with awards scholarships and trophies. Throughout Victoria over eighty schools are registered members [...]

Allesley School of Dance was founded over 50 years ago and has become a highly respected school with excellent examination results and considerable success in competitions at local and national level. The Allesley School of Dance is dedicated to bringing out the best in every child. Whether the aim is to improve coordination, to gain confidence [...]

Toi Whakaari was established in 1970 by the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council and is still the premiere training ground for entertainment professionals in New Zealand. To date nearly 500 graduates have gone on to successful careers in theatre, television, film, radio and events, both here in New Zealand and all over the world. In 1970 [...]

The Royal Academy of Dance is the largest international classical ballet education organisation in the world. They offer examinations in classical ballet for young children starting out in dance classes to the student aspiring to become a professional dancer. They also train teachers of classical ballet through taught and distance learning programmes at certificate, diploma [...]

Footnote Dance is unique within New Zealand - a full-time contemporary dance company offering security and sustainable professional career development and opportunities in dance, dedicated to bringing an appreciation and enthusiasm for the art of movement to the widest possible audience. Footnote Dance has the most extensive New Zealand repertoire of any dance company. It has [...]

The Royal New Zealand Ballet is a company of 32 dynamic dancers, performing an eclectic repertoire of outstanding dance, for national and international audiences, whilst continuing to build a style that is ultimately unique to this Company and Aotearoa, New Zealand. The demands of their audience, particularly within New Zealand, mean that they present an [...]

Is anybody listening?? I have no idea how to post a question, so help me!!!! Since nobody is listening, might as well vent out to you all. So lets get started! There is this HOT, NICE, SWEET, SENSITIVE guy in my class named Tanner. But he likes my best friend, who is gorgeous, and is loved by all of the guys. She is so lucky! Also, because I do not have a boyfriend, I have been having the urge to kiss someone passionately! Also, I want to be loved. My BFF has three guys at least who like her, I have none. Any advice to get Tanner? (my friend does not like him by the way) Thanx!

hi! I bought the ballet bible and the ballet bible quick reference video software the first one on january 26th and the second one a few days ago but I don´t know when should I be expecting it to arrive if I live in Bolivia. Anita if you could tell me it would great. Thank you

Another thing to do when turning is too stay in passe. Do not bring you foot down from passeuntil you are ready to land the turn, it really helps. I'm 15 and I've been having trouble with this too, but I have found that this reallly reallly helps!

heyy:) ive been dancinqq since i was 2 and now im ten. im about to qo en pointe. ivee tried different schools, and they've put me in the wronqq levels. some times some people would think im either a show off or a suck. When you dance, dont think about them!!! A way to get better extensions is to qet your hips felxible. qet into a "froqq" postition, and stay there for ATLEAST 30 seconds. that made me aLot more flexibe. PS. who cares what they think? we're all different. some people are born with flexiblity. Just dance with your soul and heart, relaxx. :)

I have been dancing for six years now, and am on pointe. I find that using a TheraBand really helps me with the arches of my feet. For better extensions do developes (sp?) and hold them for a while on each side. P.S.: Don't worry about not being the best in your dance class! Every dancer has something that they need to practice more because they have different body types and different levels. Just be confident. :)

in my opinion.DON'T watch videos or online courses. switch to a dance studio that gives classes for your age group. there's tons of them. or you can take beginner classes with younger kids.

i started dance about a year ago. & im already on pointe so don't worry if people tell you, your not a good dancer. to help your arch , bend & mold your feeet with your hands. & always turn out so they look like they have a bigger arch.<3 (:

Another thing to add to my previous comment, SAB is a supper hard school to get into. It only accepts 25 students from around the world. A great intensive to go to is the Rock Ballet School. I was just accepted! <3 It is easy to get into, and once you get it, your studio will see how dedicated you are, and put you en pointe.

by the way i have done ballet scince i was 2-3 years old. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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hi i would like to know how old you have to be to go on point work in ballet? i am 11 years old and i go to riegate school of ballet. i am in grde 4 and i wounderd how old i have to be to go onto my point work in bballet. xxxxxx

I've been dancing since i was 2, and know im 12, i'm on my way to dancing professinally , i would say pay attention to your teacher, everything she corrects you on , make it better, in prove, have a correction pad, and write down all your mistakes . Remeber dance with your heart NOT your mind!, I live ; breathe ; dance! But thats what makes me who i am todayy(:

I'm chinaza,partly nigerian $ partly indian.I wish to be a ballet dancer but i can't seem to find any good teacher arround,please for heaven's sake help me to be,not just a ballerina but a good one.I want to be a dance minister.i'll so appreciate to hear from you. chinaza, Nigeria

Hi anita! I want to deeply thank you because of all the help you are giving to balletinas all over the world! I love dancing!! I danced since I was 4 until I was 12 but I could not afford ballet classes anymore so I had to leave it, 3 months ago I decided to restart dancing so I started working for that but since I live in Bolivia what I earn is basically not enough so I can´t afford to buy The 3 Simple Rules of a Prima Ballerina eventhough you are offering it at such a low price... you see Bolivia is a very poor country, I work everyday 7 hours and I make 100$ month and I´ve been acepted in the " instituto nacional del arte" argentina and I´ll be going by february so basically I don´t want to be the worse in my class and as a baillarina who started late, you would understand how helpfull would be to have the ballet bible... so I´m asking if you please could make an exception for me... I know you´ll understand and I´m saying thank you just for reading this! and I´m sorry to take a little of your time but I figured it has never hurt anybody to try. THANK YOU SO MUCH nadia.

Well, I just started ballet this year and I went straight to pointe. I do recommend ankle strenghtening though. Try a class, if you don't like it- try private lessons!

I started lyrical at age 12 and then at age 13 I decided to go onto pointe even though I didn't take formal ballet. I have been doing great with it but I do encourage ankle strengthening! Good luck! By the way, I am five foot and I weigh ninety-four pounds. With pointe shoes though, I wear Gaynor Minden's.

ballet bible is so.. cool!! if you don't understand what ballet bible is, that's mean, you don't like ballet!!

Omg that was classic! I absolutely loved it! To the people who think it is stupid, you must have absolutely no sense of humour. It's easy to see that the author was being original, creative, and FUNNY.

My teacher said a great way to work on your turn out is to do froggy, and butterfly. Good Luck! <3 Melissa

Some studios have a pointe age requirement, and some are by strength. I went en pointe after three years, so it depends. Talk to your teacher. Good Luck! <3 Melissa