Elina Wisung, Author at The Lewis Foundation of Classical Ballet (TLFCB)

The Dancing Brain Part 2 – The Physical Marvels of Dance

Elina Wisung September 26, 2023Ballet, Education, insights, student scoop 1 Comment

By Anagha Madhan from En Avant Magazine July/August 2023 Graceful Fitness: How Dance Sculpts and Strengthens the Body The world of dance makes the human body into a canvas of artistry and an instrument of expression, while also being a powerhouse of physicality. Dancing is arguably one of the best methods to sculpt your body, toning your body slowly with each ...

The Power of Dance

Elina Wisung July 28, 2023Ballet, Education, experience, insights 1 Comment

Artistic Director Yana Lewis reflecting on the infinite Power of Dance. She speaks about experiences in her own life, as a student and as a teacher. Infinity and Beyond The Power of Dance is infinite. I strongly believe it is infinite. There’s no limit to what it can achieve and create. There is nothing that I can’t connect to it. Nothing ...

A Whole New World – Sushmitha Margad

Elina Wisung July 14, 2023alumni, artist, ballerina, Ballet, student scoop Leave a Comment

By Maya Haridas, from en Avant Magazine Issue 10 Sweet, caring and the one who always comes up with the loveliest exercises. We all know Sushmitha Margad as a teacher. But now get to know her as a student and follow the journey that made her the teacher she is now. Why did you start learning ballet? As a new ...

The Dancing Brain – the cognitive effects of dance

Elina Wisung July 6, 2023Ballet, insights, inspiration, student scoop 1 Comment

By Anagha Madhan Click. The introduction to a piece of music begins, and you feel yourself ready to move, to dance. You feel the rush of endorphins as your body gears up to complete a set of steps, whether you're at home or in the studio. As you become familiar with the tempo and counts of the music, your entire body ...

Summer Program – Cats

Elina Wisung May 31, 2023Ballet, inspiration, performances, summer intensive Leave a Comment

This year's Summer Program 'Cats' was a big success - 46 TLFCB students danced and sang for two weeks with Ms Sushmitha and Ms Elina, and performed a 15 minute mini show at the end of it. Scroll down to see photos from the program, and click here to download your chosen images from Smugmug. Before the Show The Performance ...

Summer Intensives – Insight

Elina Wisung May 16, 2023Ballet, Education, experience, inspiration Leave a Comment

By Anagha Madhan as seen in En Avant Magazine March - April 2023 As temperatures rise and cotton clothes come out to play, summer intensives are what immediately come to mind to any dancer. Ballet summer intensives are demanding training courses that give aspiring dancers a rare chance to fully submerge themselves in the ballet world. These courses, which are ...

Lesli Wiesner on Cats

Elina Wisung April 26, 2023Ballet, experience, insights, inspiration, professional dancers, student scoop Leave a Comment

By Maya Haridas, from En Avant Magazine March-April 2023 Lesli Wiesner is a ballet dancer, teacher and musical theatre artist. She was interviewed by Maya Haridas in En Avant Magazine ahead of the Cats Summer Program this year. The abridged version of the interview can be found in the magazine, and below is the full interview with Lesli. Lesli Wiesner ...

10 Tips for Beginners Ballet

Elina Wisung April 14, 2023adult ballet, Ballet, beginner, inspiration 3 Comments

Are you ready to start ballet classes but are not sure what to expect or how to prepare? Or perhaps you have already begun and want to know how to make the most of your classes and find inspiration outside of class too? Look no further - here are 10 tips on how to immerse yourself in ballet as a ...

Create a Sea Witch

Elina Wisung March 28, 2023Ballet, ballet productions, costumes, danceshows, student scoop Leave a Comment

By Akanksha Mukherjee for En Avant Magazine Jan-Feb 2023 Stage makeup is an essential element in the world of ballet, as it plays a crucial role in transforming dancers into their characters. Ballet performances often feature elaborate costumes and intricate sets, but it is the stage makeup that truly brings the characters to life. Stage makeup helps enhance the facial ...

A Whole New World

Elina Wisung March 15, 2023Ballet, community, experience, insights, professional dancers, student scoop, summer intensive Leave a Comment

By Maya Haridas from En Avant magazine Jan-Feb 2023 Two weeks at the Australian Ballet School with Jazmine Bhanushali and Radha Nambisan How and why did you decide to attend the Australian Ballet School Summer Program? Radha - Ballet has always been a passion of mine and I’ve been looking to be a professional. In order to do that I ...

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