Art In Motion Dance Studio

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The Truth About Turnout Turnout—a combination of rotational flexibility and the strength to properly hold that rotation—is the foundation of ballet. But it's also a source of frustration for many dancers. After all, not everyone (actually, hardly anyone) is born with 180-degree rotation. “When I first started dancing...

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Fashionably Late: Advice for Ballet's Late Starters Stefanie Roper didn't take her first ballet class until she was 20. Despite her obvious facility, she encountered plenty of naysayers. "I re

10 Ways To Improve Your Arabesque Arabesque can be one of the most breathtaking positions in ballet. But achieving a long, graceful arabesque requires a particular combinatio

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4 Tips to Make Your Jumps Soar to New Heights Miami City Ballet principal soloist Nathalia Arja is known for her powerful jump—in fact, she recalls one reviewer describing her as "popcor

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