2019

The challenges of a ballet dancer you probably didn’t know about

30/09/2019

Ballet dancing is an art form requiring immense discipline and commitment, and while many dancers find enormous satisfaction in dance, the life of a ballet dancer is not without its challenges. Let’s...

Here are the top five reasons why your ballet pointe shoes must be custom made for your feet

06/08/2019

Blackened toe nails, ulcers, bunions, corns and inflammation are common problems dancers face once they graduate to pointe shoes. Unfortunately some dancers (or parents of dancers!) do not realise...

How ballet dancers are able to stand using the tips of their toes for so long

15/04/2019

Pointe shoes have evolved immensely in recent years. Originally, ballet dancers wore soft footwear, torturing their feet to achieve the perfect position, stance or move. While ballet is...

Top 4 reasons ballet is good for your mind and body

18/02/2019

Ballet is having a resurgence, and it is no longer perceived as being only "for little girls" or highly trained professionals. Beyond the dance category itself, ballet-influenced workouts, like Barre...

Our favourite ballet-inspired movies

31/01/2019

Through ballet, almost anything is achievable with a bit of creative flair and commitment. Numerous movies have graced the silver screen featuring ballet dancing, often telling the story of...