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TLFCB Teachers on Teaching Online 

Elina WisungBallet, community, dancers, experience, insights, teacher Leave a Comment

Twelve months ago, when we entered the first lockdown in Bangalore, we as classical dance teachers could never have imagined teaching our art on an online platform. The idea would have seemed crazy and a lack of students in the studio would have cast  a shadow over our way of teaching. Now, a year on, we are still teaching online …

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What’s in Ms Sushmitha’s Dance Bag?

Elina WisungBallet, community, Education, insights, teacher Leave a Comment

Ever wondered what the teachers carry in their sling bags and backpacks? Here’s your chance to get an insider’s view into Sushmitha Margad‘s work bag. As a seasoned teacher, choreographer and dancer at TLFCB, Sushmitha makes sure she carries all her essential with her wherever she goes. Follow teacher Ms Sushmitha as she takes us through the contents of her …

Theatre, Dance and a Career in the Arts

Elina Wisungalumni, artist, Ballet, dancers, experience, theater Leave a Comment

Rukmini Vasanth is an actress and a dancer who draws strength from her strong roots and looks to the future with passion, commitment and a sense of purpose. In her interview, Rukmini shares her thoughts on a career in the arts, and how dance has shaped her as a performer in theatre and cinema. Tell us a bit about your ...
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Getting through the lockdown together!

Vyshali ShettyBallet, community, dancers, experience, insights, teacher Leave a Comment

Lockdown blues getting you down? Fear not - we have you covered! With the recent extension of the lockdown, many of us are facing challenges that we never knew existed. Keeping ourselves safe, healthy, and positive while being stuck at home can be quite a task! Here are a few tips to keep you physically and mentally active while we ...
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Alumni Speak : Giorgia Valenti

The Lewis Foundation of Classical Balletalumni, artist, ballerina, Ballet, dancers, experience, insights, performances, theater 1 Comment

In conversation with our empowering alumni, Giorgia Valenti - 1. Where are you from? I was born in Trento, Italy. I moved to Treviso when I was one year old and moved to India when I was ten. My mom’s family is from Milan. It is honestly really hard to pin-point exactly where I am from; but in short I ...

Should Dancers Swim? Should Swimmers Dance?

The Lewis Foundation of Classical Balletballerina, Ballet, ballet productions, children, dancers, danceshows, insights, performances, swimming Leave a Comment

“Dancers shouldn’t cross-train.” “To get better at dancing, you should only train by dancing.” “Swimming is useless for dancers.” “Dance and swimming have nothing in common. What’s the point?” These are just some of the misconceptions many people have about dancers participating in other sports, and vice versa. Cross-training is the action of performing or participating in multiple forms of ...
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What to eat on show day?

The Lewis Foundation of Classical BalletBallet, children, dancers, danceshows, experience, insights 1 Comment

Some of the biggest questions about performance day are “What foods should I pack for my dancer?” and “How can I keep them energised and full?” Proper nutrition is one of the most important factors that influence dancers’ health and success; unfortunately, it is also one of the most overlooked and ignored. This blog will summarise some key foods to ...
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A Dancer’s Diet & Misconceptions

Keya MatthewBallet, dancers, experience, insights, teacher Leave a Comment

A lot of misconceptions about a dancer’s diet come from the light figure that many have. When people see a lean, muscular figure, they might assume that it comes from dieting and numerous dietary restrictions. In actuality, a dancer’s diet involves more food than you might think! It’s easy to forget that a large part of a professional dancer’s skills ...