I’ve shared a lot of allegro tips lately, so here’s some adagio tips!
June 12, 2015
What do Adult Ballerina Project readers want to see more of? Plus more survey results!
Earlier this year I put out a survey to find out what demographics were reading ABP, how they were getting the blog, and what you wanted more of. Here are some of the results of the survey (basically, the data I was able to share with you) feel free to leave more comments about what you want to see!
How did ABP readers find out about ABP?
Data from adult-ballerina-project.silk.co
What age are ABP readers?
Data from adult-ballerina-project.silk.co
How do ABP readers get updates?
Data from adult-ballerina-project.silk.co
What do ABP readers read the most?
Data from adult-ballerina-project.silk.co
June 2, 2015
Pick the #AdultBallet Twitter Chat Time + Suggest Questions!
We’re looking forward to restarting the #adultballet twitter chats we held a while back. Chats typically last an hour, and typically the hosts ask about 6 questions that everyone and anyone is welcome to answer!
And if you want to suggest a question that should be asked during the chat, add it here:
We can’t wait to talk everything relating to #adultballet on Twitter!
(P.S. If you’re interested in co-hosting this chat, or another one, get in touch at aballerinaproject@gmail.com!)
Top oimage modified from Flickr User Kryziz Bonny with Creative Commons Permissions
May 29, 2015
Ballerina Profile: Ashley Daily
When did you start doing ballet as an adult?
I started taking ballet class just 2 months ago.
Did you ever take lessons as a kid?
I *think* I took ballet for a single class when I was around 5 years old. The only reason I have to suspect this happened is a single picture of me in a basic ballet leotard, tights and slippers. But I might also have been just “dressing up”. So, I honestly don’t know.
Why did you decide to take ballet as an adult?
This is such a great question! I wanted to try taking ballet when I was around 10-12 but my sister was trying out ballet and I didn’t want to encroach on her territory, so I did gymnastics instead. I am friends with a whole bunch of dancers and I’ve always admired their grace and poise. After having my third child, I desperately needed something to DO that would get me out of the house, away from my duties for just a moment and allow me to become the floaty-beautiful-perfect-ballerina-princess I have always wanted to try to be. I thought at first that I was too old. Surely, I thought, my time has come and gone. There certainly cannot be a class that will take me as I am: still fluffy from being pregnant, bad hips, endless ambition, no fear, and no experience. Yet, amazingly, a good dancer friend of mine pointed me in the right direction and I’ve absolutely loved every single minute of it!
Where do you take classes?
I take class in Lincoln Nebraska at Studio 2 under the very capable tutelage of Lindsay Fischer. It’s a small studio but the hard wood floors, exposed bricks and stone, and soaring ceilings give the studio such a unique character!
What is your favorite part about ballet?
My favorite part about Ballet is the finesse required. The solid determination to pursue a single movement to perfection. I love the discipline required. I am a classical pianist and I am amazed at the parallels between the two disciplines. Each finger has to be under control at all times, thought put into every note, knowing when, where and how to make the music your own while simultaneously belonging to everyone else. This lazer-focus on perfection appeals to me and so Ballet is a natural fit! The same principles apply: control, articulation, accentuation, dynamic, phrasing, performance. Attainable perfection! What a heady drug.
May 28, 2015
[VIDEO] Ballet Arm Positions from The Royal Ballet
Thanks to Emily who shared ballet arm positions video in the Adult Ballerinas Facebook Group!
