Improving Pointe Technique

Some dancers may not have the best floors or space to work in during these trying times, but that doesn’t have to affect your pointe work improvement!Online pointe classes are designed around your level, goals, needs, & facilities . Pointe exercises for feet articulation , strength , shaping the feet, weight distribution, etc., can keep…

Good Work

Good work can change everything! #northcarolinarussianballet #vaganova #ballet #pointe #balletclasses #barre #progressingballettechnique #mariinskyballet #bolshoiballet #pilates #vaganovaballetacademy #greensboro #ballerina #balletfeet #balletlife #passion #inspiration #technique #exercise #classical #onlineclasses #goodwork

Preparing for success

This past year has been challenging, so many plans & opportunities put on hold, and though staying motivated can be difficult, this time can be used wisely! Keep preparing for success & for realizing your goals ! #northcarolinarussianballet #vaganova #ballet #pointe #balletclasses #barre #progressingballettechnique #mariinskyballet #bolshoiballet #pilates #vaganovaballetacademy #greensboro #ballerina #balletfeet #balletlife #passion #inspiration #technique…

Online Classes

Online classes prove to be invaluable; whether it’s technique, stretch/strength conditioning, pointe, repertoire, Pilates or rehearsals , they make it possible for us to continue to improve & expand our knowledge. Contact me today for online classes 🩰🩰🩰🩰 #northcarolinarussianballet #vaganova #ballet #pointe #balletclasses #barre #progressingballettechnique #mariinskyballet #bolshoiballet #pilates #vaganovaballetacademy #greensboro #ballerina #balletfeet #balletlife #passion #inspiration…

Plié

Every dancer starts their day at the barre and with plié. Proper execution is necessary to perfect everything from adagio & tours, to jumps, which is so important for ballon! #northcarolinarussianballet #vaganova #ballet #pointe #balletclasses #barre #progressingballettechnique #mariinskyballet #bolshoiballet #pilates #vaganovaballetacademy #greensboro #ballerina #balletfeet #balletlife #passion #motivation #inspiration #hardwork #technique #exercise #classical #balletfeet #feetarticulation #training…

Greatness

Good is the enemy of greatness!! I always use the word “better “, good makes us complacent!! #northcarolinarussianballet #vaganova #ballet #pointe #balletclasses #barre #progressingballettechnique #mariinskyballet #bolshoiballet #pilates #vaganovaballetacademy #greensboro #ballerina #balletfeet #balletlife #passion #motivation #inspiration #hardwork #technique #exercise #classical #balletfeet #feetarticulation

Beginnings

It all starts somewhere! Make the first step! Whether you have a love for ballet and want to understand it more or it’s the beginning of a life long passion & labor of love, it all begins with the first step!#northcarolinarussianballet #vaganova #ballet #pointe #balletclasses #barre #progressingballettechnique #mariinskyballet #bolshoiballet #pilates #vaganovaballetacademy #greensboro #ballerina #balletfeet #balletlife…

Tendu

Battement Tendu is one of the most important movements of a dancer’s life. Executed properly, it works every muscle in the leg, it gives you everything! #northcarolinarussianballet #ballet #vaganova #greensboro #ballerina #balletlife #balletclasses #balletfeet #pointe #passion #inspire #love #hardwork #theatre #classicalballetrepertoire #russianballet #choreography #workshops #masterclasses #stage

Student Programs

Ballet classes & technique are of utmost importance, but it’s always important to give students the opportunity to “dance”, after all, that’s why we work so hard. Teaching performance protocol , preparation , and the experience to dance a choreographed piece is part of training . Below is one of my first year students warming…

Pursuing excellence

What stays the same goes backwards! Always work towards the impossible, perfection! #northcarolinarussianballet #vaganova #ballet #excellence #pointe #tutu #technique #hardwork #stretching #extension #classes #coaching #balletfeet #balletlegs #privatecoaching #strive #rehearsals #balletrepertoire #classical

Progressing Ballet Technique

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…

Coaching 

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…