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Many dancers find that développé devant is the most challenging direction. Side and back extensions often feel easier, but lifting the leg to the front while staying upright and controlled requires a different combination of flexibility, strength, and alignment. A higher développé devant isn’t just about flexibility — it’s about strength, coordination, and control . Many dancers focus on lifting the leg higher, but true improvement comes from stretching in correct way, engagi

Balance is one of the most important foundations in dance, yet it’s also one of the most challenging skills to master. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced dancer, improving your balance can help you feel more stable, confident, and in control of your movements. The good news is that balance isn’t something you’re “born with” — it’s something you can train every day. With the right simple exercises, you can strengthen your supporting muscles, improve your posture, and red

Let’s be honest — the attitude might be the most confusing ballet position out there. It’s not a retire. It’s not a long arabesque. It’s somewhere in between — bent, lifted, turned out… but still elegant? The attitude is one of ballet’s most iconic poses — elegant, expressive, and technically challenging. Whether performed devant (to the front), à la seconde  (to the side), or derrière  (to the back), a clean attitude shows control, placement, and strength. But how do you mak

In ballet, the développé  refers to the smooth, gradual unfolding of the leg, which can be extended to the front ( devant ), side ( à la...

In this blog post, discover some tips and tricks to master turns, with targeted exercises to strengthen specific muscle groups.

Master the Grand Allegro with these simple tips, including tips from professional dancers.

Why is it important to improve your flexibility safely? Flexibility is one of the most important physical aspects for a dancer. It allows...

Having your first pair of pointe shoes and finally being allowed to dance in it is an achievement reached for many dancers. However, the...

Turnout is unique to classical ballet and is one of the requirements amongst other components for any student of this art form. In order...

Let’s break down how to spot and why it is so essential to pirouettes.

Nowadays, everyone’s extension leg is next to their ear… except for yours. Make sure to do these exercises to improve your extension.

Do you struggle with pirouettes? In this blog, we will share our best technique tips and tricks on how to improve your pirouettes!

Everything you need to know about pointe and pointe shoes!

This blog post will be all about the passé and retiré, and our technique tips and tricks to mastering these quintessential ballet steps. Let

Don't know what to expect in your first ballet class? This blog post will detail everything about the structure of a typical ballet class.

This blog post will be all about the battement tendu, and our technique tips and tricks to mastering this quintessential ballet step. Let's