Ballet 5:8 5/10/21 Ballet 5:8 5/10/21

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.

Ballet 5:8 5/3/21 Ballet 5:8 5/3/21

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.

Ballet 5:8 4/26/21 Ballet 5:8 4/26/21

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!

Ballet 5:8 4/19/21 Ballet 5:8 4/19/21

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.

Ballet 5:8 4/12/21 Ballet 5:8 4/12/21

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.

Ballet 5:8 4/5/21 Ballet 5:8 4/5/21

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.

Ballet 5:8 3/29/21 Ballet 5:8 3/29/21

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.

Ballet 5:8 3/22/21 Ballet 5:8 3/22/21

Your Hairdo Makes a Difference | 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 thinks about a dancer's hair.

Ballet 5:8 3/15/21 Ballet 5:8 3/15/21

The Mirror | Pro Tip from Cecilia Iliesiu

Our current Featured Guest, Cecilia Iliesiu, is a soloist with Pacific Northwest Ballet. Learn from Cecilia how a professional dancer thinks, trains, and stays motivated. Get in on Cecilia's advice on using the mirror.

Ballet 5:8 3/1/21 Ballet 5:8 3/1/21

Introducing Featured Guest Cecilia Iliesiu

We are thrilled to welcome Pacific Northwest Ballet Soloist Cecilia Iliesiu as a Featured Guest! She will be sharing some exciting pro tips over the coming weeks that you will find encouraging, inspiring, and insightful.