Category Archives: Ballet

The Love of Ballet

Posted on July 20, 2019 by

What is it about Ballet? Someone once said, ‘men of a certain age love Ballet.’ Is that a little dark I wonder? Does Ballet have a dark side, apart from the eating disorders that it can cause, the loss of … Continue reading →

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world arthritis day

Posted on February 28, 2018 by

Originally posted on Streets On Pointe:
Due to world arthritis day in couple of days I would like to say some things about dance and how dancing could relieve the pain of arthritis Having a waltz around the room or…

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Dance While the Music is Playing

Posted on January 24, 2018 by

Originally posted on On The Way to the Barre:
When the music is playing in ballet class and dancers are waiting on the sidelines and don’t step forward to do the combination, it wastes everyone’s time. I know sometimes it…

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Royal Opera House, Ballet, The Ivy and a Birthday

Posted on August 28, 2017 by

This was a landmark birthday and I thought a bit of spoiling wouldn’t go amiss, so off we trundled to London. Because I’m not from Peru, don’t possess a red coat and never travel with Marmalade sandwiches I went as … Continue reading →

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