Ballet 5:8 8/2/21 Ballet 5:8 8/2/21

A Twist on the Classical Ballet Bun | Pro Tip from Elizabeth Marlin

Our current School of Ballet 5:8 Featured Guest, Elizabeth Marlin, is a Company Artist with Ballet 5:8. We asked her to share some of her favorite pro tips with us over the coming weeks. Today's bun tip is a great way to mix it up a little the next time you put your hair up for class.

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Introducing Featured Guest Elizabeth Marlin

We are happy to announce that Ballet 5:8 Company Artist Elizabeth Marlin is our first Featured Guest at the School of Ballet 5:8!

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Inspire Your Own Confidence | Pro Tip from Jessica Lohr

Our current Featured Guest, Jessica Lohr, is a Solo Artist with Ballet 5:8. For ten weeks, Jessica has shared tips on how to care for your body, ballet life hacks, and more. Read Jessica’s final Pro Tip on how to boost your confidence.

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Wind Down After a Performance | Pro Tip from Jessica Lohr

Jessica Lohr is a Solo Artist with Ballet 5:8. Follow along each week as Jessica shares tips on how to care for your body, ballet life hacks, and more. In this post, Jessica offers advice on how to wind down after a performance.

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How to Retain Constructive Feedback | Pro Tip from Jessica Lohr

“Have you ever felt overwhelmed trying to remember all the notes your director or teacher gives you in class or rehearsal? As a student, I used to feel this way all the time. This all ended one day when one of my teachers gave me the most simple but helpful piece of advice.” Learn from Jessica Lohr how to retain corrections day-to-day.

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How to Do a Classic Hair Tuck | Pro Tip from Jessica Lohr

Our current Featured Guest, Jessica Lohr, is a Solo Artist with Ballet 5:8. Follow along each week as Jessica shares tips on how to care for your body, ballet life hacks, and more. In this post, Jessica shares an alternative classical hairdo for class.

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Using a Thera-Band | Pro Tip from Jessica Lohr

Thera-band is a great tool for foot strengthening! But are you reaping the maximum benefits from the exercise? Check out this Pro Tip from Ballet 5:8 Solo Artist Jessica Lohr.

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Preventing Muscle Cramps | Pro Tip from Jessica Lohr

Jessica Lohr is a Solo Artist with Ballet 5:8. Follow along each week as Jessica shares tips on how to care for your body, ballet life hacks, and more. In this post, learn an easy way to prevent muscle cramps.

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Warm Up Before Class | Pro Tip from Jessica Lohr

A good warm up before class makes all the difference! Learn how it can help minimize your “off” days as a dancer.

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Healing Blisters | Pro Tip from Jessica Lohr

Jessica Lohr is a Solo Artist with Ballet 5:8. Follow along each week as Jessica shares tips on how to care for your body, ballet life hacks, and more. In this post, learn a great hack for helping blisters heal.

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Breaking In Pointe Shoes | Pro Tip from Jessica Lohr

No one likes breaking in pointe shoes! Find out from Ballet 5:8 Solo Artist Jessica Lohr one way that helps dancers break in their shoes.

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Healthy Mindset | Pro Tip from Jessica Lohr

Jessica Lohr is a Solo Artist with Ballet 5:8. Follow along each week as Jessica shares tips on how to care for your body, ballet life hacks, and more. Jessica's first Pro Tip has to do with your mindset as a dancer.

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Introducing Featured Guest Jessica Lohr

We are happy to announce that Ballet 5:8 Solo Artist Jessica Lohr is our next Featured Guest at the School of Ballet 5:8!

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Dance Because You Love It | Pro Tip from Cecilia Iliesiu

In today's blog post, School of Ballet 5:8 Featured Guest Cecilia Iliesiu, soloist with Pacific Northwest Ballet, shares her final Pro Tip. With the prevalent pressure and consuming anxiety among dancers to impress directors, teachers, and choreographers, Cecilia touches on this subject with a reminder that's not what dance is about.

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Boost Your Confidence | Pro Tip from Cecilia Iliesiu

This week's Pro Tip is about the little ways dancers can boost their confidence in class and rehearsal. Because dance is full of its mental battles as well as its physical battles, dancers can benefit from doing what they can to feel their best. Sometimes that means intentionally picking out a dance outfit.

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Finding Balance in Life | Pro Tip from Cecilia Iliesiu

Our current School of Ballet 5:8 Featured Guest, Cecilia Iliesiu, is a soloist with Pacific Northwest Ballet. Learn from Cecilia how a professional dancer thinks, trains, and stays motivated. This week's Pro Tip is about finding balance between dance and the rest of life. Maintaining a good balance positively impacts your artistry and mental well-being!

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Makeup Tip | Pro Tip from Cecilia Iliesiu

Our current School of Ballet 5:8 Featured Guest, Cecilia Iliesiu, is a soloist with Pacific Northwest Ballet. Learn from Cecilia how a professional dancer thinks, trains, and stays motivated. This week's Pro Tip is about makeup.

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Attitude & Atmosphere | Pro Tip from Cecilia Iliesiu

Our current School of Ballet 5:8 Featured Guest, Cecilia Iliesiu, is a soloist with Pacific Northwest Ballet. Learn from Cecilia how a professional dancer thinks, trains, and stays motivated. Read what Cecilia has to say about your attitude and the impact it has on the atmosphere inside and outside of the studio.

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Fuel Yourself | Pro Tip from Cecilia Iliesiu

Our current School of Ballet 5:8 Featured Guest, Cecilia Iliesiu, is a soloist with Pacific Northwest Ballet. Learn from Cecilia how a professional dancer thinks, trains, and stays motivated. Read what Cecilia has to say about fueling your body.

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The Importance of Cross Training | Pro Tip from Cecilia Iliesiu

Our current School of Ballet 5:8 Featured Guest, Cecilia Iliesiu, is a soloist with Pacific Northwest Ballet. Learn from Cecilia how a professional dancer thinks, trains, and stays motivated. Read about Cecilia's favorite form of cross training.