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A ballet bun is an essential part of a ballet dancer’s uniform.  A bun is perfect for classes, performances, auditions, and exams. It helps keeps your hair out of your face, and it looks neat and professional.  Your bun must be strong, smooth, and stable. It takes a bit of practice, but if you follow this guide, you’ll have the perfect ballet bun.  Step 1:...

Dance flexibility is super important for all ballet dances, no matter their age. Here are a few simple exercises and stretches for budding ballerinas.

If your child has never worn ballet shoes before, don't buy the first pair that looks pretty. Find out here how to measure and fit children's ballet shoes.

If you aspire to be a ballet dancer, one exercise that can help you perform is the plie squat. Follow this guide to plie squats to do the exercise correctly.

Do you want your child to practice ballet in-between lessons? Here are a few simple ballet positions your child can practice from the comfort of their own home.

When The Nutcracker is in season, the New York City Ballet troupe goes through over 500 pairs of ballet shoes! It's one thing to replace a well-loved pair of ballet shoes due to a worn sole or flattened box. It's another to replace a new pair simply because the shoes are dirty.  Knowing how to clean ballet shoes is almost as important as knowing how to select...