En Pointe as an Adult: is it possible?
Inês Coelho da Silva Inês Coelho da Silva

En Pointe as an Adult: is it possible?

It is a dream for many people, young and not-so-young, to one day dance on the tip of their toes. The magical defiance of gravity and the weightless-body effect play a huge role in the tradition of classical dance, and it mesmerises us. But the question is: can I still go en pointe if I started ballet at an adult age? The short answer is: possibly yes, but it depends on a variety of factors.

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Help: I don’t think I am improving!
Inês Coelho da Silva Inês Coelho da Silva

Help: I don’t think I am improving!

Being passionate about Ballet is much more than learning a few steps. It requires commitment and patience. However, the process often feels too slow and we might be afraid we are not doing enough. How to stay motivated even when we don’t feel our dancing moving toward the next level?

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Meet the Sugar Plum Fairy from the Nutcracker
Inês Coelho da Silva Inês Coelho da Silva

Meet the Sugar Plum Fairy from the Nutcracker

As Winter comes, there is no way we could avoid learning a dance from the Nutcracker. So we picked one of its most famous characters! Learn more about this iconic role in the context of this repertoire ballet!

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Meet Odette from Swan Lake
Inês Coelho da Silva Inês Coelho da Silva

Meet Odette from Swan Lake

Learn more about the role of the white swan in the context of Swan Lake, one of the most well-known repertoire ballets!

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Not in a Tutu: Gender Gap in Adult Ballet
Inês Coelho da Silva Inês Coelho da Silva

Not in a Tutu: Gender Gap in Adult Ballet

The Ballet world is, unfortunately, still struggling to become welcoming to non-cisfemale dancers. Recreational classical dance schools and institutions have been failing to reach and represent Ballerinos and Ballerinxs. How can we change this and how is STUDIO B making a move?

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Miss Inês’ Ballet Bag
Inês Coelho da Silva Inês Coelho da Silva

Miss Inês’ Ballet Bag

What does our ballet teacher carry around with her to every single class? Take a sneak peek into her Ballet Bag and find out! You can use her checklist to prepare for your own classes and rehearsals!

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