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Ballet on the Big Screen

Elina Wisung February 28, 2022Ballet, performances, student scoop Leave a Comment

In the first week of April 2022, TLFCB will hold its first Ballet on the Big Screen and all students and parents from Grade 2 and above are welcome! (There will be more for the younger ones soon.) We hope that these screenings make you feel inspired and influence your dance journey. Regardless of whether you are a ballet dancer ...

Prix de Lausanne Highlights

Elina Wisung February 22, 2022advanced, Ballet, insights, student scoop Leave a Comment

BY MAYA HARIDAS The finals of the 2022 edition of the Prix De Lausanne took place in Montreux, Switzerland on the 5th of February. If you were not able to catch the finals, or just want the results, here is a quick round up. What is the Prix? The Prix de Lausanne is an international dance competition held annually in ...

Theraband Exercises with Ms Yana

Elina Wisung January 29, 2022Ballet, dancefit, easyexercises, Education Leave a Comment

As dancers, we have to take care of our bodies in order to reach our full potential and avoid injury. There are many tools available to us - good teachers, physical therapists, and props to help us maximise a workout. One such tool is the theraband. Follow Ms Yana through this short theraband workout to continue your journey to a ...

Ballet Goals for a New Year

Elina Wisung January 22, 2022Ballet, dancers, experience Leave a Comment

By Maya Haridas and Siddhie Pillai As we leap into 2022, we are all discovering new things about ourselves and the world. Why not take this time to set yourself up for success with our list of ballet goals for the New Year! Pick a handful that work for you or enthusiastically go for them all! It’s up to you. ...

Watching Ballets During Lockdown

Elina Wisung December 14, 2021Ballet, community, experience, student scoop Leave a Comment

By Aradhana Kiran It was the first lockdown in 2020. Everything had suddenly come to a standstill and we were all left at home, with just the people we lived with. No chance to meet other family members, let alone friends. There was no school, no homework or classes. The only regular routine I had was the few ballet classes ...

Staying Strong in Winter – Ms Sushmitha

Elina Wisung December 11, 2021Ballet, community, easyexercises Leave a Comment

During the winter holidays, get in the habit of doing regular home practice sessions with us. For our second video, follow Ms Sushmitha as she demonstrates some thigh and back exercises under Ms Yana‘s guidance. Join in and stay strong in winter! Want to know what else we are up to? Follow us on Instagram and Facebook

Staying Strong in Winter – Ms Elina

Elina Wisung November 26, 2021Ballet, community, easyexercises Leave a Comment

As the winter holidays approach, get in the habit of doing regular home practice sessions with us. For our second video, follow Ms Elina as she demonstrates some thigh and back exercises under Ms Yana‘s guidance. Join in and stay strong in winter! Want to know what else we are up to? Follow us on Instagram and Facebook

Staying Strong in Winter – Mr. Peter

Elina Wisung November 18, 2021Ballet, community, easyexercises Leave a Comment

As the holidays approach, get in the habit of doing regular home practice sessions with us. To start you off, here is Mr Peter demonstrating some leg and abdominal exercises under Ms Yana's guidance. Join in and stay strong in winter! Want to know what else we are up to? Follow us on Instagram and Facebook

10 Minute Stretch for Everyone

Elina Wisung October 30, 2021Ballet, beginner, community, easyexercises Leave a Comment

Sitting in front of a laptop all day? Studying, hunched over books for hours on end? Here is a short 10 minute stretching and muscle activating video to help your body and mind take a break. Follow along with Mr Peter anytime you feel like you need to stretch and move. Don't worry about props or exercise mats. All you ...

What Are Assessments, and What Are They Not?

Elina Wisung October 20, 2021assessments, Ballet, community, exams Leave a Comment

Many parents and students wonder about our assessment process. Is it a final test? Will students move to the next grade afterwards? How should the results be interpreted? Here is a quick guide to the key points of what the assessments are, and what they are not. What is an assessment? What is it not? A Progress Report Our assessment ...