Resources - Tips Tools for Ballet Dancers and Teachers — ballerina

Your dancing is only as strong as your fuel. This practical nutrition for dancers guide breaks down what to eat before and after ballet class, how to hydrate, and how to plan for long rehearsal and performance days. With budget-friendly ideas and gentle guidance, Amina helps you build a sustainable, dancer-friendly meal plan that supports energy, recovery, and overall health.

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Ballet Training Tips for Longevity and Joy
Train smarter, not harder. In this in-depth guide, internationally respected ballet educator Amina shares practical ballet training tips to help dancers of all levels build strong technique, prevent injuries, and protect their mental health. Learn how to use barre as your daily reset, develop safe turnout, cross-train like an athlete, and cultivate the resilience you need for a sustainable, joyful ballet practice.

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The Balancing Act- Dance, School and Life... Oh My!

Organize, Prioritize, Maximize, Synchronize and Immortalize! 

I remember how difficult and stressful it was balancing academics and dance with friends, family, meals, sleep and other hobbies!  

Obviously they are all important, but it works best if you have a plan!  Try my super helpful tips to organize your life and see how it will help minimize stress, chaos and heartache.

Organize, Prioritize, Maximize, Synchronize and Immortalize!  Use this as a guide to create an organized life. Try it for one month to make sure you develop the habits listed below. Be sure to celebrate your successes and try not to be too hard on yourself if you miss a day. Just get back on track as soon as possible.

I spent years putting my feet under couches, pinching my achilles tendons and bruising my heels to get a better point. After many years of stretching and strengthening exercises, I can say my feet became much more flexible. As a teacher of dance, I encourage my students to work safely to stretch and strengthen their feet and arches for dance. The exercises below can be done daily at home or before ballet class at the dance studio. Be sure to use proper technique and stop if you feel any pain.

Free Ballet Dancer Coloring Sheets available at StretchStrength.com. Delight your students and impress their parents with Ballet Color Pages that entertain and inform. Share the Vocabulary and Coloring sheet with your students to reinforce what you teach during class time. Just save the image below, print and share!  Passé  (pah-say) Stand on one leg with other foot pointed to knee. Always remember to keep your knee to the side and never sickle your foot! If you want to improve your port de bras, click here to learn more about my Port de Band™ training aid to increase muscle awareness and upper body strength. ...