Watch the 20-second video below to follow along with pro dancer and Ballet Spot instructor Jennifer, as she guides you through the basics of an échappé, a fun and challenging ballet jump that is great for leg strength. Repeat several times in a row for a cardio and muscular endurance challenge!Echappé is a jump in ballet, where you open and close your legs. It’s an excellent basic ballet step to build leg strength and increase endurance. You don’t need any prior dance experi […]

Follow along with Total Body Barre instructor and Pro Dancer, Colby, as she guides you through a 30-second exercise for proper articulation of your foot and ankle in ballet! You’ll need a counter or a chair for balance. Remember to practice on both sides and then join Colby for Total Body Barre Express on Fridays at Noon to put your foot articulation to work 🙂 #wsite-video-container-470773583725406808{ background: url(//www.weebly.com/uploads/b […]

Watch the video below for a 30-second tutorial on how to properly execute a Demi Plié taught by Ballet Spot Instructor, Marketing Manager, and Pro Dancer Robyn! The Demi Plié is the foundation of everything in ballet, so learning how to do it correctly will help to improve your overall understanding of ballet technique, as well as keep your knees and ankles healthy and happy 🙂 #wsite-video-container-877721009239714228{ background: […]

Written by Tristan GrannumClassical Ballet is an art form with foundational roots in Europe. Due to this, many ballet companies have lacked diversity and often only hired white dancers. On average, American ballet companies have less than 10% of its dancers being non-white dancers. As the ballet world has gradually progressed, so has the demographics of ballet companies and their dancers. There are several reasons why many ballet companies have had a shortage of black dancers. One common misconc […]

Follow along with Strength & Stretch and Ballet for Toddlers instructor and pro dancer Ali, as she leads you through the Toe Hook Twister – an exercise for balance, stability and flexibility. She will offer modifications so everyone can benefit from this exercise, no matter your level! #wsite-video-container-233019676538341879{ background: url(//www.weebly.com/uploads/b/88703696-305794482646037940/ali_move_of_the_week_feb_1_338.jpg); […]

Watch the video below to follow along with Liz, our Stretch and Ballet Breathe & Flow instructor, as well as a professional dancer, as she guides you through a brief Seated C Stretch. This brief but powerful movement will improve your posture and torso flexibility and strength.It only takes a moment, so you can do it anywhere, anytime! #wsite-video-container-495711891581178564{ background: url(//www.weebly.com/uploads/b/88703696-305794482646 […]

Follow along with Ballet and Barre instructor and pro dancer, Christine, as she guides you through “Superhuman” an excellent move for strengthening your entire core! She will also offer modifications so you can work your way up to the full range of motion. #wsite-video-container-364770389540417087{ background: url(//www.weebly.com/uploads/b/88703696-305794482646037940/mow_v_up_roll_superhuman_christine__1__155.jpg); } #video-ifram […]

As a ballet teacher, the question I always get is, “what do I do with my hands?” Well, it’s not as easy as it looks! Check out this quick exercise for graceful and articulate ballerina fingers, taught by The Ballet Spot’s founder and owner Eliza. Sometimes it’s the things that appear to be the easiest that are the most challenging :)As ballet student, we are trained in how to hold our hands from the very beginning, but in reality, we continue to refine the details throughout our career! There ar […]