Discipline and goal-setting is how you get what you want; how you shape your life into what you've dreamed of.
After the big shift in my life and in Broche Ballet in 2020 (going from a team of 12 and 3 studios to a team of 1 operating from my spare bedroom), I've learned a lot about goals and vision.
In 2020, I reached none of my goals, yet also reached all of them.
How can that be?
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First of all, a great goal is to set up a daily habit for ourselves. Developing a daily habit is how we eventually reach larger goals that we might have.
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Personally I find "daily" easier to implement than "every other day" because you can really get into the habit and don't have to remember if today's the day or if it's tomorrow.
But, some things you can't do every single day, like stretching for the splits .....
... So how can you create a daily routine that you can actually do every day?
Our sample Practice Pyramid below shows different kinds of things you could work on. So, if you wanted to set a goal of 20 mins of daily practice, you can actually be resting your body and still keep up with your routine.
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I've met so many dancers who start ballet in hopes of developing discipline. They aspire to be the calm, quiet, focused dancers we see at the barre. Discipline is quite elusive, and something I've always wanted to have myself, too.
Discipline is how we achieve our goals, whatever they are.
Without discipline, we'll never reach our goals. But with it, we can do literally whatever we put our minds to! Now that's power 💪
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Do you feel like you’re not taken seriously in group adult ballet classes?
Are you having trouble getting the attention you need to get to the next level?
Are you getting discouraged because you’re not seeing progress?
Let’s talk.
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Have you lost motivation? Are you feeling discouraged, like there’s no point in dancing? Has it been 3 months since your last plié?
Check out these 4 tips to help you find the motivation to get moving!
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As the great American choreographer and founder of the New York City Ballet, George Balanchine said, “Dance is music made visible.” Learning how to embody musicality is a skill that can take time to develop. Many aspiring dancers first come to dance without knowing how to count music. Like anything, learning a new skill takes both time and practice! Let’s take a quick look at some various definitions of musicality and what makes it so essential to dance.
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Many of us have days where we can’t make it into the studio (or in the current case of COVID-19 where most studios are temporarily closed) but still want to take class or practice. A great solution is setting up your own home studio! We know there are lots of options out there, and it can be hard to know where to start looking. Not to worry! We have done the research for you. Read on to learn more about how to create your own ballet studio at home, and the various types of equipment that are available.
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As adult dancers either starting ballet or those with experience the potential for injury is constantly present. Let’s explore some of the common injuries and strategies to handle them.
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The ankle and foot are very complex and detailed structures. As dancers, we must learn to use them to execute amazing “feats!” Let's explore the anatomy and kinesiology of the feet and ankle to learn about how we are able to achieve beautiful ballet feet.
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It can be difficult to find the motivation to get yourself moving and practice at home, so let’s listen to what some of our team of instructors do to keep themselves going and how they practice at home!
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Giselle is one of the most popular ballets in history. First performed at the Paris Opera in 1841, Giselle is still considered a masterwork in the classical ballet repertoire. We are consequently excited to help you learn Giselle’s famous variation from Act 1! Unlike more dramatic variations such as Odette from “Swan Lake” or Juliet from “Romeo and Juliet”, Giselle’s variation is playful and whimsical. Whether you are a beginner or more intermediate dancer, we have a fun version of this ballet variation for everyone to learn!
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Giselle is one of the most popular ballets in history. First performed at the Paris Opera in 1841, Giselle is still considered a masterwork in the classical ballet repertoire. If you enjoyed learning our version of the famous Giselle Variation from Act 1, we have another surprise for you! This time we will be taking you through another fun variation from Giselle: the Giselle’s Friends dance, a segment from the corps de ballet!
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The current pandemic aside, there are days when for one reason or another, we don’t have the time to go into the studio to take class. However, thanks to the internet, we now have opportunities and resources at our disposal to still practice and train from the comforts of our homes. Unsure of how to get started? Let us provide you with some resources!
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Pirouettes are a staple in the ballet world. While often effortless to watch, executing a pirouette is not easy to perfect! There are lots of concepts to think about with pirouettes such as spotting, balance, and momentum, just to name a few! Are you having difficulty with your pirouettes? Let’s dive into some of the main technical components of these turns, as well as some exercises that focus on these concepts to help improve your pirouette!
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Walking into your first ballet class can be intimidating. When you work up the courage to try something new, often anxiety and insecurity can creep in. You might even find yourself questioning why you decided to try it in the first place! If this is you, know that you are not alone! Whether ballet has always been a dream for you, or whether you just wanted to try something new, we are here to help relieve any anticipation of not knowing what to expect.
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There are a lot of myths out there around ballet as it relates to adult dancers. Most of us have believed at least one at some point in our ballet journey. Let’s take a look at some of these myths so we can help dissolve them! At Broche Ballet, we believe every adult, no matter age, body time or previous experience (or lack thereof) can learn ballet!
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