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Tendu: Seemingly Simple, Yet So Important

Lyn FitzsimonsMarch 7, 2019classical ballet, the point of tendu, battement tendu, why battement tendu is important, winged feet, sickled feet, strong legs, turnout, exercises at the barreComment

Barre versus Ballet

Lyn FitzsimonsNovember 15, 2018barre class versus ballet class, barre classes, ballet classes for adults, is a barre class the same as ballet?, benefits of a barre class Comments

Ballet IS for Everyone

Lyn FitzsimonsAugust 8, 2018Adult dancer, too tall for ballet, too large for ballet, too uncoordinated for ballet, Channel 4's Big Ballet, Alonzo King LINESComment

Etiquette in the Ballet Studio

Lyn FitzsimonsMay 30, 2018Etiquette in a ballet class, Across the floor etiquette, Etiquette at the barre, Etiquette in the centre, adult dancer, adult ballet classes, new to a ballet class Comments

Karen: Profile of a Dancer

Lyn FitzsimonsFebruary 27, 2018adult dancer, adult dancer starting pointe, pointe shoe fitting, ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, Gaynor Minden, Ouch Pouch, Bloch, Freed, Grishko, too late to go to dance classes?, it's never too late to start dance classes, RAD teacher, dancing for over 60s Comments

The Importance of the Hands

Lyn FitzsimonsJanuary 22, 2018ballet hands, importance of the hands in ballet, how to hold your hands in ballet, the ballet line Comments

Does Extension Height Matter?

Lyn FitzsimonsOctober 25, 2017Comment

Imitation is the Highest Form of Flattery

Lyn FitzsimonsAugust 24, 2017Comment

Purely Research Purposes: The Blogger Visits the Sunshine Coast

Lyn FitzsimonsJuly 27, 2017Comment

More to the Pointe

Lyn FitzsimonsJune 8, 2017Comment

Choreography: Not Just for the Professionals

Lyn FitzsimonsApril 26, 2017novice choreographer, simple choreography, ballet, Swan Lake, classical ballet to modern music, choreography techniquesComment

Performing in Class: Part and Parcel of Good Technique

Lyn FitzsimonsApril 7, 2017adult dance classes, adult dancers, ballet, the importance of presenting, why should a dancer perform in the studio, Marianela Nunez dancing Odette, the artistry of Margot Fonteyn, dancing for your teacher, good technique Comments

The Battle of Wills: When Getting to Class Feels Like Hard Work

Lyn FitzsimonsFebruary 21, 2017ballet class, Too lazy to go, Port de bras, Stretch, Dance classComment

Prop up your passion!

Lyn FitzsimonsJanuary 27, 2017Pilates, Gyrotonic, Pilates and dancing, Gyrotonic and dancing, Cardio, Weight-bearing exercises, Ballet, Running, Exercising outside the dance studioComment

Exams: Why Put Yourself Through One?

Lyn FitzsimonsJanuary 4, 2017RAD exam, RAD Intermediate, RAD Grade 5, leotards, adult dancer, taking dance exams as an adult Comments

The Prospect of Performing

Lyn FitzsimonsNovember 18, 2016Dance show, Performance, Nervous, Amateur production Comments

Pointe work for the adult dancer

Lyn FitzsimonsNovember 3, 2016Pointe shoes, ballet, ballet class, adult dancer, Bloch, Grishko, Gaynor Minden, pointe shoe fitting, demi pointe, soft pointeComment

Guest Blog: Ballet in the Country by Lorna Warwick

Lyn FitzsimonsSeptember 12, 2016Ballet; Les Sylphides; amateur performers; male dancersComment

Starting Ballet as an Adult: An Anecdotal Look at Why You Should

Lyn FitzsimonsSeptember 5, 2016Ballet, Adult dancer, health benefits, ballet classComment