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

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

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.

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FREE Ballet Class Music - Really! Ballet Class Music for FREE!

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FREE Ballet Class Music - Really! Ballet Class Music for FREE!

FREE Ballet Class Music - Really! Ballet Class Music for FREE!  Download Free MP3’s for to inspire and awe your Ballet Class Students! These are wonderful free resources to help you plan the perfect ballet class or dance class and help you create amazing combinations that will improve your dancer’s technique.  I know finding new and inspiring music for your ballet classes can be tedious and demanding. I have been frustrated many times by the sound quality of a purchased CD or downloaded MP3. These sites give you full-length tracks and/or albums for you to test.  http://balletclassmusicforfree.com/new/ Free Tracks for...

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Ballegro Player - Ballet Teacher Music App - Review- I LOVE IT!

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Ballegro Player - Ballet Teacher Music App - Review- I LOVE IT!

Looking for some new music?  I get so tired of hearing the same 10 or 20 playlists! Yes, I purchase new tunes all the time but the beauty of this app is that they will be adding songs monthly. Imagine getting beautiful new music every month without agonizing over which tracks or albums to purchase! The app is set up so you choose from the ballet class exercise list, then pick one of the many song choices!   BALLEGRO PLAYER is a ballet music class app created for ballet teachers and students. It currently has 140 songs (MORE NOW!) Especially chosen and recorded for...

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Dance Class Planner - How To Use Video Tutorial

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Dance Class Planner - How To Use Video Tutorial

THE SMART AND EASY WAY TO CREATE AND ORGANIZE YOUR DANCE CLASSES!    Keeping track of your dance classes has never been easier.  With Dance Class Planner you can easily and quickly choose the step or exercise from the drop down menu then add your ballet combination in the below. Dance Class Planner – Beginner to Advanced Ballet Class helps you spend your valuable time more wisely so you can share your love of dance like never before!    Dance Class Planner is divided into six editable areas:   Class Details: Name, Date, Time, Class Number and Studio Welcome Activities with a...

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Best Exercises to improve Dancer’s feet and point for ballet

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Best Exercises to improve Dancer’s feet and point for ballet

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.

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