In this post, you'll learn about: the purpose of pre-pointe class what to expect in a pre-pointe class the journey from pre-pointe to...

15 reasons for adult ballet dancers to take repertoire class Could you imagine training tirelessly for a sport like football, soccer, or...

The pirouette is one of the most iconic ballet steps, and one that many new ballet dancers aspire to achieve. Jazz and contemporary...

Van Ngo joined Dragonfly Dance in January 2023 during our inaugural Summer Dance Program. In October 2023, Dragonfly Dance founder, Jo...

In this article Introduction to the four stages of learning to dance as an adult Stage 1: Unconscious Incompetence (Ignorance) Stage 2:...

In this post: Why knowing different systems of ballet matters The different systems The French School (French) Bournonville Method...

In this post: What is Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) Is PBT for you? 6 ways PBT can improve your dancing Equipment needed for PBT How...

Hell, yes! Here’s how … Dancing en pointe is a dream for many adults, but many wonder if it’s a realistic dream after a certain age....

After you’ve read this article, you’ll know what to expect when you go to class, and you’ll have an understanding of how this technique...

Knowing where your weight is, and where it should be, is crucial to learning to dance. One image that I find particularly useful in...

Balance can be tricky, especially in arabesque en l’air, so I thought I’d share some of my tips for maintaining your turnout, creating a...

What are your biggest concerns about starting ballet as an adult? Is it that you are too old, or don’t have the right body? Are you...

When you’re new to a dance style, it can be really hard to remember dance sequences, because you have so much to think about.  Believe...

by Jo McDonald, founder and owner of Move Through Life Dance Studio Five barriers to dance in adulthood There are probably dozens of...

Mardi Daniell is the mother of three children under 8, a dance teacher, and runs her own dance studio, which keeps her incredibly busy. ...

Learn the basics of ballet with our FREE mini course – click to signup Do you feel that? A little tugging sensation in your heart? A...

In her early 40s, Vic was pretty happy with life.  She had a wonderful family and a voice over business that she loved and ran with her...

In her mid-twenties, Jessica was a dental nurse.  It was a job she enjoyed, but after experiencing the loss of someone close to her, she...

At age 19, Nikki Long had finished school and was still thinking about what she wanted to do with her life.  She was a singer and loved...

Millie is a mother of two who recently turned 40, and works in a business franchise she and her husband own called Country Brewers. ...