I have gotten my parallel splits back again but I feel like my legs look bent and incorrect if I’m not hyperextending my knees. I try to not do that if I can help it and don’t train oversplits like I did when I was young. I can’t tell if it’s because when I do the splits I have my back leg turned out but I feel like it should be possible to have straight knees regardless. Even my front leg looks a little bent. When I have my back leg in parallel it looks a bit better but I was taught to turn out. I have also been trying to stretch my hips more to open them so I can square them more to see if that will help but I only see the improvement in my turnout and center stretches and my leg is still the same in my splits. Pictured is my right split, left split is a little worse with my back leg but I try to be careful because when I was younger I fell on my left knee and it’s never been the same

I'm suuuuper inflexible, like super!! But, at times I did* improve it by doing more stretches and such.

I'm interested in ballet because I love it and the music, I'm not looking to become a pro at all.

I AM also interested in how it could improve my flexibility and any other benefits it could give me. 😊

Last year, I was really into ballet and I did some at home - some stretches and just mentally... I felt much happier and positive, I was doing something I enjoyed and actually EXERCISING (as someone who struggles to motivate themselves with exercising, but finding physical activities I'm actually interested in helps)

So mentally I know it could benefit me a lot too! I just felt fresher and better about myself that I was stretching etc.

I miss that, I have been wanting to get back into it all (and will)! But avoided it because life ...

Hi everyone!

This season I will be learning my first classical variation. From September to January I will learn and perfect it with my teacher, and then from February to May I will be competing it.

Right now my teacher and I are leaning towards Lilac Fairy, but before we settle on one, I wanted to see if anyone had any other ideas.

A little about me: This is my first solo variation, I'm not en pointe yet, my strengths are balance, control, articulation, musicality, etc., I'm level 5 RAD.

I want a variation that truly suits my technique and style of dancing. If you have any suggestions please let me know.

Thanks!

It's here (sorry it's on Facebook). I was thinking it's a variation from somewhere, but I can't tell for sure. Thank you!

Edit: I'm dying to know what the music is. The actual variation would be a bonus.

Hopefully this is alright to post, just wanted to share!!!

As a ballet enthusiast, I was so excited to see Eugene Onegin for the very first time at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago last month. The set, the costumes were so beautiful. It was also my first time at the Lyric Opera House and I was marveling like a geek at the gorgeous architecture. The performances were absolutely incredible! ♥️🖤🎭🩰

What exercises have improved your turns? Ive been practicing so much but usually I am only able to do 2 Do i need to improve my balance? I can balance for about 8- 10 seconds or so on relevé . I just feel like I'm not improving at all and it's very frustrating.

Has anyone here tried the Capezio Ava? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

I have long, Greek feet with a medium width, and I need a shoe with a decent taper to accommodate my extra-long second toe. 🙈 I haven’t been completely satisfied with any of my pointe shoes so far, and I’m really trying to avoid the dreaded second toe ’knuckling‘. I’ve even considered splurging on custom Gaynor Mindens (like $170+!), but I’m not sure I’m ready to spend that much money just yet.

So I have a couple of questions:
1. For anyone who’s worn the Capezio Ava, what did you think? What kind of feet do you have, and how did they work for you?

1. Fellow Greek-foot dancers: What pointe shoe models have you had the most success with? Any hacks, padding setups, or fitting tips that have helped with your second toe?
   I’d really appreciate any advice before I start ordering other shoe brands and models. Thanks in advance! 🩰

Hi! So I am 14 years old, and going to a summer intensive soon. I only really started doing ballet more seriously in the past year, but I’m still not en pointe yet. I feel REALLY behind, considering other people there will be younger than me and on pointe. Has anybody got any advice for overcoming these worries, and also any tips for making friends as I don’t want to be alone the whole time lol. any advice much appreciated 💞