Hello FTT Family and welcome back to another blog post! Today we are so excited to introduce a new resource for the dance teachers in our community. Say hello to our new Weekly Lesson Plan For Dancers! In this new installment of our teaching and class resources, we have a created a one page log where you can jot down, short personal notes to keep in mind as you prepare for your next class. This includes things to remember such as mid-class announcements, critiques, closing statements to relay to your students, as well as the standard class points such as warm-up stretches. You can use as many ..read more

Hello dancers and welcome back to From the Top! Today we are taking a moment away from the informational blog posts and have a little chat. As you all may know, whenever you see “let’s talk about it” in one of our titles, that usually means that we are about to discuss a topic that we feel is necessary to speak on together as dancers in the industry. We’ve covered subjects such as hyperextension, perfectionism mindset and competitiveness in the dance industry. We feel as though all of those things and more are important to put on the table and speak on as you go throughout this dance journey ..read more

Hey everyone! We hope you are doing lovely on this Friday! Today we are going to be talking about the beloved center leaps! Most commonly used in Jazz, center leaps are a staple in dance leaps and turns. The middle split equivalent of a front split leap, this leap can always be found on stages and in technique classes around the globe. Learning the split, however, can be a little tricky for some and those who already have the logistics of it down may want to perfect it even further. That’s why today we are going to be sharing five tips that will help you not only get the center leap down, but ..read more

Hello there dancers and welcome back to From The Top! Today we are here with volume 9 of our Follow Along Ballet Barre Warm-Up! The perfect class companion, this volume mixes in elements of easier combos with more challenging barre exercises as well. The ideal in between, volume 9 is great for dancers who are looking to give themselves some extra foundational practice in their technique both in ballet both in class and at home. To check out this new installment of our warm-ups, feel free to print out your copy down below! As always, we hope you enjoy using this barre routine as much as we love ..read more

Hello FTT Family and welcome back to another blog post! Today we are working on our fitness. That’s right, pack your bags, because we’re heading to the gym! In so many ways, the gym and dance go hand and hand. This is because when we work on strengthening our bodies outside of the studio, it translates to better technique and excelled ability inside the studio. As a gym rat myself, I personally have found that staying in the gym made me an even more of a well rounded dancer. However, with so many machines at the gym, it can be hard to know exactly where to start or what exercises may benefit y ..read more

Hello From The Top Family and welcome to another blog post! Today we are talking about a subject that we feel is of the utmost importance to discuss and that is the subject of burnout. The honest truth is that from time to time, even though we love what we do, sometimes we simply do not feel like doing it. We are mentally, physically, and in some cases, emotionally exhausted. This is commonly known as the feeling of burnout. However, when we get stuck in this rut, what is our way out? How do we go about coping with it and what can we do to come out of it? Those are the questions that we will b ..read more

Hello From The Top Family and welcome to another blog post! Today we are sharing the fourth installment of our Across The Floor Jazz Routines! As you all know, one of our pride and joys here at FTT is providing quality training materials that can be used both in class and for at home practice. Much like our Follow Along Barre Routines, our Jazz routines are geared towards both students and teachers alike with growth in mind. With that being said, volume 4 is all about leaps and turns! In this edition you will find pirouettes and A La Seconde turns, as well as calypso and switch leaps, all to h ..read more

Happy Friday FTT Family and welcome back to another installment of love it or leave it! For those who may be new here, “Love It or Leave It’ is a segment here at From The Top where we review different dance products and give you all our honest opinions. Today we will be reviewing the Russian Pointe Balance Board. An at home practice favorite, balance boards are a crowd favorite when it comes to perfecting your sense of balance! The way they challenge to hold your core, manage your focus and truly implement your technique is a great way to get achieve a strong sense of balance, en pointe and ou ..read more

Hello FTT Family and welcome back to another FTT blog post Today we are sharing a quick little blog post on how to take your flexibility to the next level safely! Extensive flexibility is a goal for a lot of dancers, but sometimes it’s not achieved in very effective ways. There are tons of methods available online that claim to show you how to increase your flexibility and today we would like to add to those methods, but this time from a risk free perspective. So come along with us as we share four effective tips on how to elevate your flexibility game, while avoiding all the injuries. Let’s g ..read more

Hello FTT Family and welcome back to another blog post! Today we are talking about our feeeellinngs. Most specifically, the feeling of being left behind. Sometimes we can feel as though something is missing within our abilities as a dancer. When we begin to feel that way, it can be easy to think others are excelling at a faster rate. However, most importantly, what should we do with these feelings when they arise? While there is nothing wrong with wanting to improve (in fact that is a very healthy desire), it’s important to handle that desire with a healthy approach and a positive mindset. So ..read more