Ballet 5:8 9/13/21 Ballet 5:8 9/13/21

Balancing in Pointe Shoes | Pro Tip from Melody Staples Hammell

Our current School of Ballet 5:8 Featured Guest Melody Staples Hammell is a former principal dancer at Charleston Ballet Theater. We asked her to share some Pro Tips that she learned during her extensive career. This tip is about strengthening the tiny but mighty foot muscles to improve your balance in pointe shoes!

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!