I am always seeking ways to improve technique without jeopardizing our instrument, the body. I’ve tried, and have been asked to try different ways to assist in the development of technique. Unfortunately, most of the time I may only find some elements that are truly beneficial, but this was not the case with Progressing Ballet…

Every dancer needs extra coaching to achieve excellence, both technically & artistically. Good coaching brings out the best in a dancer, helping them to explore the depth of their roles. Dancers seek help outside their schools or companies for various reasons , lack of studio time and/or space, or simply a pair of fresh eyes…

Dynamic warm ups activate muscles by neurological communication between the brain and muscles, therefore aiding performance. Static stretching should be done after class to restore fatigued muscles. #ballet #vaganova #pointe #warmup #stretching #figureskating #pilates #personaltraining #northcarolinarussianballet                         ( мои ножки)

Everyone needs a little moral support sometimes !😊 There’s nothing like our four-legged babies to make us smile as we push ourselves to beyond our goals! #pilates #workout #personaltraining #goals #ballet #vaganova #pooches #love #achieve #www.northcarolinarussianballet.com My Pasha with student.

Start the new season prepared!! Private Pointe Intensives (semi-private by special request). These Intensives are classes designed to bring your pointe work to new heights!! (For the pointe beginner, classes will be designed to strengthen & catapult your pointe work improvement! Contact me to book your Intensive now! #ballet #www.northcarolinarussianballet.com #vaganovaballetclassique #pointe # technique #goals…

No matter what endeavor or discipline, attention to proper technique & form is essential to meeting your goals! #www.northcarolinarussianballet.com #personaltraining #technique #ballet #pilates #golf #goals #figureskating #exercise #work #classes #training

The 1st 6 months are important for setting proper positioning and establishing good habits that will stay with them their entire dancing life. So proud Marguerite, this young dancer started with me in February of this year!! #ballet #youngdancers #goals #dream #northcarolinarussianballet #achieve #dance #vaganova #technique

Proper personal training with exercises that are customized to your goals and needs are beneficial for any age group! Contact me for classes designed to meet your goals, whether it be for ballet , sport, or to meet your personal physical goals! #personaltraining #ballet #sports #goals #skating #northcarolinarussianballet

Incorporating beauty with technique begins early in the Vaganova Method. Head and arm movements are learned in conjunction with the academic execution of technique. (Student: M. Stanley)

It’s amazing what the correct exercises with the ball can do!! The results are incredible!! #personaltraining #core #ballet #exercise #ball #northcarolinarussianballet #technique #results #workouts #classes

And it all starts at the barre..  #vaganova #ballet #barre #northcarolinarussianballet #beginnings #method #technique #work #dream #vaganovaballetclassique  First year Vaganova student: M. Stanley 

I only like equipment that let’s the body do all the work!!! With the right combination of exercises this ball can really increase the intensity of your workouts and have huge benefits for dancers. Whether you are an athlete, ballet dancer, or just want to be fit and healthy, adding these light pieces of equipment…