Arabesque… one of the most common positions in ballet yet one of the hardest to perfect. Every bunhead is striving

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Okay dancers, it’s question time! I want you to ask yourself which muscle you think is predominantly used when we

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Have you got stubborn legs that just don’t seem to get any higher no matter how much you stretch? Annoying…right?

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Hello dancers! It looks like you’ve found your way to the final article in my series all about snapping hip

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Was that a snap you just heard (or felt) during your développé? Ouch! If so, it looks like you may

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If you’re a dancer suffering from snapping hip syndrome, then you’ve certainly come to the right place! In fact, I

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Développés up to the skies… some dancers do have ‘em, but we certainly do all want them! From Maria Khoreva

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Whether you’ve just bought your first pair of pointes, or are a well-seasoned pro looking for a couple of tips

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First ever pair of pointe shoes? Exciting times, right? You’ve already slept in them, sewn the ribbons and darned the

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Feet, feet, feet! …One of the most important yet neglected parts of our body, so much so that some of

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