How Do You Break In Your Pointe Shoes?
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by TurnedOutPointeOfView
4y ago
Thank you for the question, Solveig. Breaking in pointe shoes… oooh every dancer that you meet, will do it differently. Pointe shoes are as individual as your own feet. It will take some trial and error but it will be an interesting journey and before you know it, you will have developed some of your very own odd, ballerina pointe shoe tricks. I do customize my shoes which is a blessing because it cuts down on the time that I need to spend breaking them in. Although, I still do a few things to my shoes after I’ve sewn on my elastic and ribbons and have darned my them. Here are the four things ..read more
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What Are Your Favorite and Least Favorite Steps!?
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by TurnedOutPointeOfView
4y ago
Thank you for the question, @andreeaunicorn Favorite Steps! -TURNS: I really enjoy that floating sensation. Turns for me are almost like my rest step. I look forward to them in my variations. I enjoy all turns but fast pike turns that really travel across the stage are definitely, one of my favorites! Pike turns in Tchaikovsky Pas De Deux -BIG JUMPS: When you leap, it’s almost like you are flying! And that feels amazing! Ravn Campaign. – MOVING FAST: I really enjoy the challenge of moving fast. I think it is interesting to the eye of the observer and fun for the dancer. You also have to be so ..read more
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How Do You Maintain Good Shape During These Corona Times?
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by TurnedOutPointeOfView
4y ago
Thank you so much for the question, @sidsefog What an unnerving time we are all currently living in around the world. I hope you and your families are safe and healthy. Truly. To help me stay in shape, as close to ballerina shape as I can, I currently do these 5 things: 1- Run. I run 5k every other day. Running gets my heartbeat up, helps me maintain some sort of level of stamina, and the hard landings keep my ankles used to impact when jumping is rather limited without a studio. I do run on a dirt path so it isn’t as rough for my ankles. If you aren’t a runner, I do recommend it but start slo ..read more
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What Is The Purpose of the Heels Being Lifted off of the Ground in Ballet?
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by TurnedOutPointeOfView
4y ago
Thank you so much for the question, Amy Z. This is a great question because it is a little tricky and there are many different opinions. When working at the barre your heels shouldn’t be lifting off the ground but you should be imaging that they are in order to create the feeling that your body weight is over the balls of your feet. We are training our bodies to have our weight NOT on our heels and therefore it can sometimes be seen as a exaggeration by lifting the heels off of the ground. First position Imagine that you have only one piece of paper that could slide underneath your heel. That ..read more
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What Are Some Recommendations of Videos In Order to Learn More About Ballet?
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by TurnedOutPointeOfView
4y ago
Thank you for the question, Hanne Kuhlmann Yes! Fabulous that you would like to learn more about the ballet world. In order to not over load you with ideas and suggestions, as there really is a huge supply of materials out there that can take you in all sorts of fascinating directions. I’ve compiled two videos each about the two choreographers that I find the most interesting and influential in my life, George Balanchine and August Bournonville. Balanchine: Balanchine History: Fantastic Clips of many Balanchine Ballets showing the diversity and range: Bournonville: Bou ..read more
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Which Role Has Fulfilled You the Most?
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by TurnedOutPointeOfView
4y ago
Thank you for the question, andersen_annette Oooh that’s a big question! So many roles have touched me. The lead ballerina in, Etudes, is very dear to me because it was my first Principal Part as a professional dancer. I’ve been very fortunate to be able to revisit the ballet every few years. I feel that Etudes represents my growth as a dancer and artist. In Etudes. Photo: Costin Radu The entire Balanchine repertoire means a lot to me because of my training at the School of American Ballet.  I spent four years in NYC admiring and learning Balanchine ballets, which became my foundatio ..read more
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How Do You Deal With Injuries?
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by TurnedOutPointeOfView
4y ago
Thank you for the question, @sylle_ Gosh, how do you deal with injuries!? Whether an injury is taking off ballet for a few days or taking off for several months…years, it is never fun. It always feels like it is the worst timing. None of us want to miss out. None of us want to lose an opportunity. None of us want to not be able to dance, the thing that we love to do. Photo: Ravn Dealing with injury is a tough process but in order to survive it, we have to find an upside. Finding this upside will not come overnight. NO. NO. No. It will take you time. I believe that there are sever ..read more
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