Ballet Dreams: Sanvitti Sai Roopesh and Swapna Roopesh

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Article by Maya Haridas for En Avant Mar-Apr 2024 Sanvitti Sai Roopesh At the time of interview, Sanvitti was 11 years old, in Grade 1 Ballet and had been learning ballet at TLFCB for 6 and a half years. As of now, she is in Grade 3 and 4 Ballet, and has also attended Australian Ballet School's Summer Intensive in ...

Cygnet to Swan: Krita Yernool, Ryka Das, Keya Matthew

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Article by Neha Chowdhury and Kenisha Rao, and design by Maya Haridas for En Avant Winter 2024 Get a real life insight into the ballet journey - baby steps to ballerina - with a TLFCB senior student and her mum! Krita Yernool Krita is 17 years old and is currently in Grade 6 ballet. She’s been a part of TLFCB since ...

Spotlight on Queer Ballet

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Article by Aditri Chawla and design by Anagha Madan for En Avant July/August 2024 The narrative of nearly every classical ballet revolves around a man and a woman. The ballerina captivates us with her graceful pointework, while the male dancer impresses with his strength and agility. Together, they perform the iconic pas de deux, with their love and struggles propelling ...

The Muscly Ballerina

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Article by Ahana Ayyapparaj and design by Mythili A. P. for En Avant Summer 2025 Feature image: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Alvin Ailey’s “Revel-ations.” (Photo: Gert Krautbauer) When most people think of ballet, they may not immediately consider the intense muscular effort behind each movement. Yet behind every lift, leap, and position en pointe lies a network of ...

Learning Ballet through Online Platforms

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Article by: Shayna Sunu Cover image: A shot during rehearsals for Recital 2023, a show by TLFCB post the pandemic. Classical Ballet is an art form that demands extensive training, irrespective of a dancer’s age or expertise. Everything from establishing the right alignment, developing the rhythm, learning the positions to instilling patience and discipline requires structured instruction and rigorous practice. ...

The Magic of Make-Believe: Imagination in Early Ballet Classes

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By Shayna Sunu  A sense of awe struck me as I watched a bunch of tiny tots dressed in pink leotards and skirts, chattering in pairs and small groups just before their class began. Parents stood at the side, offering small words of encouragement, while the children shared giggles and carefully arranged their shoes in a neat line. All of ...
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The Dancing Brain Part 2 – The Physical Marvels of Dance

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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 ...

Lesli Wiesner on Cats

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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 ...