Try this 17-minute free video as a warmup and conditioning video to release your muscles for increased mobility! This is one of the bonus videos. The post Ballet warmup and conditioning video appeared first on The Accidental Artist ..read more

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You are not alone. With the advent of multiple free ballet classes offered every day online, it can be overwhelming if you don't have the motivation. Keep reading below for my response to an adult ballet student who is feeling unmotivated and overwhelmed by this unique situation. The post Struggling to find the motivation to dance? appeared first on The Accidental Artist ..read more

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Social distancingWith "social distancing" we must create our own ballet barre at home.... alone. Well not many humans enjoy being alone. You are not-- join me for this ballet barre at home!During the best of times, the familiar sounds of ballet class music can be comforting. I find myself thinking of Charles Dickens now and […] The post Ballet Barre at Home appeared first on The Accidental Artist ..read more

Don't miss my other post: "Want better turnout?"Original exercise is from Progressing Ballet Technique 1. Turnout in tendu Beginning ballet dancers often struggle with turnout in tendu. Whether you are advanced or a beginner, this  ballet turnout exercise will help you. While the emphasis may be on initiating rotation with the tendu leg,  the standing […] The post Ballet Turnout in Tendu appeared first on The Accidental Artist ..read more

Take the time to check off the tips for this fun turn. It is a turn that will help your other turns since it is the first turn that most teachers teach on one leg. The post How to improve your piqué turns. appeared first on The Accidental Artist ..read more

Tips to improve your arabesque height and balance in two easy exercises! The post Improve your arabesque balance and height! appeared first on The Accidental Artist ..read more

Steps to improve foot and ankle mobility Foot and ankle mobility is an essential goal for every ballet dancer! It is essential to complete the line of the dancer's foot en pointe and in all poses à terre and en l'air. In this video tutorial, the only equipment you will need is a lacrosse ball. A […] The post Foot and ankle mobility is important to dancers! appeared first on The Accidental Artist ..read more

"Pas de bourée" is an important linking step in classical ballet. Pas de bourrée is used in center floor work for changing leg positions in fifth position. Fifth position is the most used ballet position in center and ballet combinations often change feet!Pas de bourrée video demonstrationIn the video below, I will demonstrate the beginning […] The post Pas de Bourrée Beginning Ballet Step appeared first on The Accidental Artist ..read more