Alumni Spotlight: Libby Dennen
When Ballet 5:8 School of the Arts opened its doors in 2012, twelve-year-old Libby Dennen was one of the first students to begin attending classes. Now age 17, Libby has graduated from the School of the Arts and the Trainee Program and is taking her place as an apprentice in Ballet 5:8's professional company for the 2017-18 Season.
Progressing Ballet Technique
Progressing Ballet Technique will be included in Ballet 5:8 School of the Arts syllabus beginning at Summer Intensive, 2017.
My First Pointe Class
Going on pointe is an exciting step for any ballet dancer! It is a transition into ballet as it is performed by professional dancers and a launch into more intense and difficult training.
Prolonging the Life of Your Pointe Shoes
If you are a dancer, or are the parent of a dancer, who is now dancing on pointe, you know that pointe shoes can be expensive and making them last longer can be a boost to pointe shoe budget!
What is A Ballet Uniform?
What is a ballet uniform made of? Learn about tights, leotards, hair and shoes for girls.
How do Ballerinas Dance on Their Toes?
How do ballet dancers dance on their toes? In this post, Ballet Mistress Mrs. Lauren Ader-Cumpston explains.
What is the Point of Pointe?
Dancing en pointe is the trademark of the ballerina. But where did this idea of dancing “en pointe” come from? Why in the world did someone decide to dance on the tops of their toes?!?! Ballet Mistress Mrs. Cumpston explains.
Ballet Slippers Explained
If you've never taken ballet before, but you're enrolling your budding ballerina in classes for the first time, its natural to have some questions! Today's post will begin to tackle the uniform from the ground up - with the shoes.