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Mar 296 min read

Pre pointe for adults: what to expect and how to excel

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...

Mar 187 min read

Discovering depth: the value of adult ballet repertoire class

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

Nov 27, 20235 min read

How to improve pirouettes

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

Nov 27, 20236 min read

Why adults do ballet: Ballet student Van shares her journey

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

Oct 16, 20237 min read

Learning to dance as an adult: 4 stages from inspiration to mastery

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

Oct 12, 20239 min read

Different types of ballet: 7 systems of ballet training

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

Jun 12, 20233 min read

Progressing Ballet Technique in Adelaide

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...

Nov 28, 20215 min read

Can you dance en pointe as an adult?

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....

Jul 15, 20215 min read

Ballet basics: outline of a ballet class

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...

Apr 7, 20215 min read

The glowing orb: your centre of gravity

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

Dec 17, 20202 min read

How improve balance in arabesque - 15 tips

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...

Sep 23, 20205 min read

Starting ballet as an adult

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...

Feb 26, 20207 min read

11 tips to help remember dance sequences

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...

Oct 10, 20195 min read

Finding joy in dance as an adult: smashing through the barriers

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

Sep 3, 20187 min read

Dance teacher Mardi discovered a morning ballet class to help her enjoy dance for herself again

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

Aug 27, 20182 min read

Is it too late to learn ballet at my age?

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...

May 9, 201813 min read

How Vic created an exercise habit and discovered her true passion

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...

Apr 10, 201812 min read

Dance helped Jessica find the freedom to change direction

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...

Feb 6, 20187 min read

How taking a dance class helped Nikki dare to dream

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...

Dec 13, 20178 min read

Discover why Millie fell in love with adult ballet

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

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