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Did you start ballet training as an adult?

How old were you when you started taking ballet? While many dancers start as children, there are many who began their training as an...

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What sparked your interest in dance?

Be sure to read the lastest addition to our Featured Dancer segment on my website: www.suzannehawkinsballetworkshop.com. Our current...

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Your first pair of pointe shoes . . . tell us your stories . . .

We'd love to hear your memories from your first pair of pointe shoes ... from the fitting to sewing the ribbons on. Your first class -...

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The career of a pointe shoe maker . . . read about the people behind those beautiful shoes . . .

https://www.businessinsider.com/what-its-like-ballet-pointe-shoe-maker-freed-of-london-2021-6

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Do you have a "dance buddy"?

Do you have someone who pushes you to go to class, that encourages you, keeps you going when you don't really feel like going after a...

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Are you drinking 8 glasses of water a day? Here's an article with new thinking on that standard . .

https://theconversation.com/do-you-really-need-to-drink-8-glasses-of-water-a-day-an-exercise-scientist-explains-why-your-kidneys-say-no-1...

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Is "Life a bowl of cherries"? For dancers, YES! This article lists inflammation fighting foods

https://www.pointemagazine.com/fight-off-inflammation-foods-2412884700.html

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Do you recognize this poster?

https://www.pointemagazine.com/harvey-edwards-leg-warmers-2651120573.html Check out this article from Pointe Magazine about the famous...

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Ballet for Life

Hello and welcome to the first post of this blog! I'm starting this blog to encourage and educate dancers of all ages to continue their...