Okay, so hopefully everyone is starting to get back into the swing of things now following the Christmas break. Those first couple of weeks back can be a real pain- literally. After time off, coming back to ballet and re-strengthening those muscles you don’t use often in daily life can equal a lot of soreness….
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January morning photoshoot
I am very fortunate in that my other half is a very talented professional photographer (who is to thank for most of the best snaps on my Instagram!) however as we are both so busy we don’t get much opportunity to work together seriously. Today we had a rare morning off together, so we headed…
The Ultimate Guide to Studio Etiquette
This post may have some use for everyone, but I wrote it with adult beginners in mind. Coming in to a ballet class is like entering another world; one with different rules and practices to those observed outside the studio. No one really explains those rules, you just have to pick them up- but sometimes…
Keeping Motivated
Hey guys! So, it’s been a really long time since my last post. Things have been a little crazy! I’ve been on (my first) holiday, moved house, changed jobs and celebrated a birthday in a short space of time. So apologies for the lengthy hiatus, and I am still incredibly busy, but I will try…
The Blogging Ballerina is now on Instagram!
Follow me at the_blogging_ballerina where I’ll be updating daily! And if you aren’t already following me on Twitter, make sure you do for updates throughout the day! Happy dancing, Jessica x
Minor Injuries
Minor injuries that prevent you from dancing can be frustrating. A few weeks ago, I noticed a sharp pain in the top of my foot when I walked. It persisted over a few days, and after going to work with it, the pain became so bad that I was heavily limping. I decided to get…