You’ve probably heard that being detail-oriented is an essential skill for high level dancers. But what exactly does that mean and how can you cultivate attention to detail in your dancing?

Simply put, a detail-oriented dancer pays close attention to all of the little things. Every step is meticulously planned out - there are no “throw away” moments. This type of dancer understands that just as there are no small roles in a performance, there are no small steps in choreography - they are all equally important in their own way.

For some dancers, this type of precision comes naturally. But even if attention to detail isn’t an innate quality, it is one you can develop. Here’s some insight into how detail-oriented dancers approach the learning process and how you can incorporate it into your own dancing.

As ballet dancers, our feet allow us to do so many amazing things. We take for granted the fact that we are literally balancing our entire body weight on the tips of our toes. Like, what?! Incredible!

After all your feet do for you, they deserve some pampering. I know you’re busy - that’s why I’ve gathered my favorite ways to show your feet some love in 30 minutes (or less!). Schedule time to show your tootsies a little extra love this week with these five tips.

As soon as you realize those $80 pointe shoes are only going to last a few months (or weeks depending on your training schedule), you’re bound to start asking: “Can I make my pointe shoes last longer?”

To a certain extent, yes!

Here are three tips to help you squeeze just a little more life out of each pair:

There are some etiquette tips we learn early on: Arrive to class on time. No chewing gum. Wear proper dress code. Today, I’m going to share with you 5 dance class etiquette rules that you might not know about yet.