Behind the Curtain : What Parents Don’t See in Our Latest Production

Devang Bhanushaliballet productions, dancers, danceshows, performances, preparation Leave a Comment

It's 8pm in the evening and I am sitting in the office at Ulsoor, surrounded by raw materials for accessories and their components - over 2100 (yes, two thousand one hundred) of them that we have to make for the upcoming Madame Mystique Marvelous Machine production. I am cutting the comb that goes as part of the headpiece for the ...

Pack Like a Pro: Essential Gear for Dance Intensives

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By Anagha Madhan Photo - Ballet Arizona Attending a ballet intensive can definitely be a transformative and enriching experience for any dancer. An intensive will offer rigorous training, exposure to new techniques, and the opportunity to learn from seasoned dancers and esteemed instructors. However, for many Indian ballet students and their parents, the prospects of attending an intensive abroad is ...
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Ballet Bites – Mini Workouts

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By Anagha Madhan from En Avant Magazine Jan Feb 2024 While you wait for your school bus to arrive, or when you reach the studio early, pick one or several of these mini workouts to strengthen and stretch your muscles. Plie Series: 20 demi-pliés (half bends) in first position. 20 grand pliés (full bends) in first position. Tendu and Degagé ...
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Fueling Ambition

Elina WisungBallet, Education, inspiration, preparation, technical development Leave a Comment

By Anagha Madhan for En Avant Jan-Feb 2024 As TLFCB steps into a pivotal examination year after a five-year hiatus, motivation becomes the heartbeat of every plié and tendu. The discourse around motivation is nothing new, especially in the early months of the year. While motivational quotes often adorn our walls, this time, let's step away from the usual rhetoric. ...

Get your child ready for ballet class in less than 10 minutes after school

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Getting your child ready for ballet class can be daunting ! Here are a few tips to help parents prepare their children for ballet class and ensure that they have the best experience possible in preparing to attend classes in the studio. Remember preparation is key ! Yay, its ballet class today : Inform your child in the morning itself ...