It’s that time of year again when everyone is in a shopping frenzy to get the best gifts for themselves and their loved ones. If you have an adult ballet dancer in your life, these are the best deals to shop over Black Friday! Let’s jump straight into the list of the best black friday ..read more

Sharing is caring! What to gift someone who likes dancing? Christmas is sneaking up on us fast, and I don’t know about you, but I am one of those people that tend to shop WAAYY last minute. But this year I am turning over a new leaf, and have actually already started prepping for this ..read more

Sharing is caring! Christmas Ballets If you are a bunhead, then you probably have watched a ballet or two in your time, maybe even some special Christmas ballet performances! I wanted to share some of my favorite, most magical classical ballets so that you can experience the magic of ballet at Christmas. If you need […] The post The Most Magical Christmas Ballet Performances To Watch This Year appeared first on Plies and Books ..read more

Favorite Books to Learn Common Dance Terms I have been reading more “theory” of ballet dance books and have been loving it! It’s absolutely fascinating and it brings more depth to my everyday ballet classes. There is something to be said of approaching ballet from different learning viewpoints. The main way to learn is by […] The post Discover 7 Easy Books to Learn Everything You Need to Know About Dance appeared first on Plies and Books ..read more

6 Halloween Costumes for Adult Ballet Dancers Yay! It’s one of my favorite times of the year! I’m excited to share some Halloween costume inspiration for all my adult ballerinas. I had such a fun time putting these together and I think it will be a fun twist on the traditional Halloween costume. I ended […] The post 6 Best Halloween Costumes for Adult Dancers in 2022 appeared first on Plies and Books ..read more

Welcome to the ULTIMATE ballet equipment list perfect for adult beginners! This list is some of my must-have favorites for women and men. You can use many of these accessories at home or in a studio. Check out the table of contents for a quick overview of everything included. Ballet Equipment List for at Home […] The post Ultimate Ballet Equipment List for Adults appeared first on Plies and Books ..read more

Yoga is a popular cross-training exercise for dancers with great benefits. It not only helps stress relief but it strengthens and stretches your whole body! Weekly yoga practice is great for your body and you will see the difference in ballet class. Ballet and Yoga Go Together As you know strength is an essential aspect […] The post Why You Need to Start Yoga as a Ballet Dancer appeared first on Plies and Books ..read more

Ballet is a rigorous sport that is physically and mentally challenging. You may be wondering if it’s safe for adults to take a ballet class or if there are any negative effects of ballet? Let’s dive in and see if learning ballet is safe for adult beginners. Negative effects of ballet As with any athletic […] The post Is Ballet Good for Adults? appeared first on Plies and Books ..read more

Since I started taking dance notes after ballet class I’ve noticed a huge improvement in my memory of what I need to work on and what I want to focus on in the future. When you physically write something down, it just sticks better in your brain. If you are looking to start taking ballet […] The post Learn How to take Ballet Notes for Class appeared first on Plies and Books ..read more

I want to start off by saying YOU ARE NEVER TO OLD. I don’t care if you are 60 years old and in a wheelchair or 25, it is never too late to start pursuing a passion you have always had. As a society, we need to start reframing how we look at ballet. Often […] The post Ultimate Guide to Adults Starting Ballet appeared first on Plies and Books ..read more