Let's take a moment to congratulate our very own Jordan Elizabeth Long for earning her MBA from University of Miami! We're thrilled to share this wonderful article about her journey. She pursued and received this prestigious degree while dancing full-time with MCB. Jordan, we admire your immense dedication to both business and ballet, and are inspired by your hard work on and off stage. "When it’s time to hang up her ballet slippers, Long says that working as CEO of the Miami City Ballet, or executive director, should keep the left and right sides of her brain nicely engaged." Read more about Jordan's journey here: https://lnkd.in/eq9G8Nfp
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In the world of sports, the journey to the top is never easy. The competition is fierce, the pressure is high, and the sacrifices are immense. Yet, it's a path many choose to tread, driven by a passion for their craft and a desire to excel. In our latest podcast episode, we got the chance to talk with Lucy Balfour, a renowned dancer with Ballet Rambert, about her own journey in the world of ballet. https://shorturl.at/berO8 Lucy's story is one of resilience, determination, and a single-minded focus on achieving her dream. From her beginnings at the International Ballet Academy in Christchurch to a ten-year stint at the Royal New Zealand Ballet and now making waves at Rambert, Lucy's journey is a testament to her grit and love for dance. In our conversation, Lucy opened up about the ups and downs she's faced in selection and auditions, the fierce competition in ballet, and the importance of learning from rejection. She also touched upon her current pregnancy and how Rambert has been incredibly supportive, allowing her to perform on stage until she was five months pregnant. Lucy's insights serve as invaluable advice for any professional looking to excel in their field. Her story is a reminder that while the path to success may be fraught with challenges, it is the resilience, the passion, and the unwavering belief in one's abilities that ultimately make the difference. As professionals, we can all learn from Lucy's journey. Whether it's improving our skills, managing performance pressure, or finding that elusive work-life balance, there are valuable lessons to be gleaned. So, if you're looking to gain some fresh perspectives, do give our podcast a listen. It's a conversation that is sure to inspire, motivate, and offer plenty of food for thought. https://shorturl.at/berO8
013: Lucy Balfour, Ballerina at Rambert on performance, competition and motherhood
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Warming up and cooling down the body may seem basic for many dancers, but for Indianapolis Ballet, Inc. principal Yoshiko Kamikusa it’s of optimal importance. Learn about Kamikusa's daily conditioning regimen, certification in sports medicine, and more: https://lnkd.in/eZjXG2Mu #conditioning #dance #workout
Indianapolis Ballet's Yoshiko Kamikusa Shares Her Stretching and Strengthening Routine - Pointe Magazine
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Ballet is not an easy path, however it has definitely had a major impact on the person I have become. The discipline and teamwork that dancing taught me are only some of its many benefits. Read these testimonies to learn more!🩰 👉 https://lnkd.in/e8MsPEig
Ballet Shaped Me Into The Woman I Am Today
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Dancer's psychotherapist and workshop presenter. Winner of the One Dance UK Dancers' Healthcare Practitioner Award
Gelsey Kirkland: ballet legend and author of the astoundingly honest autobiography Dancing on My Grave. "Her consuming drive for perfection started early and led to pitiful and dangerous attempts to remake herself physically. The autobiography aims to serve as an indictment of ballet training (specifically at the School of American Ballet), of the Balanchine lexicon and of the way in which dancers' drug addiction has been handled by their companies. The training issue is a difficult one. Children who want to dance must make a commitment early in their lives that many adults would not be prepared to make. For some troubled children, ballet offers reassuring discipline. For others, like Miss Kirkland, the kind of competitive vocational training offered by the School of American Ballet exacerbates emotional problems, though it is unlikely that any of Miss Kirkland's classmates stretch themselves on home-made racks as she did. Miss Kirkland offers no solutions, but it is interesting that the thought of counseling doesn't seem to have occurred even to her sensitive-sounding mother." #mentalhealth #performingarts #help4dancers #theatre #dancers #danceschool #mentalhealthawareness #performers #balletdance #contemporarydance #tapdance #latindance #ballroomdance #hiphopdance #musicaltheatre #triplethreat #auditions #casting #castingcall #openaudition #dancehealth #dancescience #healthydance #dancetips #dancetutorial #perfectionism #balanchine #terryhyde #counsellingfordancers #gelseykirkland
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Case Study: Royal Expressions Contemporary Ballet Company and School Website Overview: The website for Royal Expressions Contemporary Ballet Company and School is an online platform that serves as a dynamic hub for engaging with parents, guardians, plus ametuer, and professional dancers. Designed with a focus on movement, the site embodies the vibrancy and fluidity of contemporary dance while providing essential information about classes, events, and promotions. Client's Goal: The primary goal of the website is to effectively connect with parents and guardians of potential school attendees, as well as professional dancers seeking opportunities to market themselves and engage with schools and studios. The client expressed the necessity for a dynamic and engaging online presence that accurately reflects the energy and creativity of Royal Expressions. Design Elements: 1. Movement: The design of the website emphasizes movement, mirroring the grace and agility of dancers. Through strategic use of animations and custom icons depicting dancers in motion, the site captures the essence of contemporary ballet, ensuring a visually stimulating user experience. 2. Deep Contrast for Accessibility: Deep contrast was employed throughout the design to enhance readability and accessibility for all users, especially considering the diverse audience of parents, guardians, and professional dancers visiting the site. 3. Custom Icons: Custom icons featuring dancers were crafted to add a unique, personal touch to the website, reinforcing the theme of movement and artistry central to Royal Expressions. These icons serve as visual cues that guide users through the site and create a cohesive aesthetic. Unique Feature: The standout feature of the website is its dynamic nature. By focusing on capturing the essence of a dancer's movements without resorting to intrusive background music, the site achieves a balance between creativity and user experience. The incorporation of animations and custom icons ensures that visitors are immersed in the world of contemporary ballet while navigating the site seamlessly. Through a harmonious blend of design elements and a commitment to maintaining a dynamic online presence, the Royal Expressions Contemporary Ballet Company and School website successfully fulfills its purpose of engaging with parents, professional dancers, and the wider community, embodying the spirit of innovation and artistry that defines the institution. #beardedBlackbrandnerd
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As the ballet company system has developed more trainee and second-company ranks over the past few decades, more dancers are on a longer, more winding path from training to career. Whether they’re in the trainee and second-company pipeline, BFA ballet programs, or completing college degrees in topics outside of dance, these college-aged dancers are eager for a rigorous summer intensive experience—while treating them like adults. Here’s how some programs are filling that need: https://lnkd.in/ezJN7Gaa #collegiatesummerintensive #ballettraining #balletdancers
Collegiate Intensives Fill a Gap for Young Adult Dancers - Pointe Magazine
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What do Mariinsky Ballet’s Kimin Kim, Paris Opéra Ballet’s Sae Eun Park, Dutch National Ballet principal Young Gyu Choi, and American Ballet Theatre’s Joo Won Ahn, Sung Woo Han, and SunMi Park have in common? All are alumni of South Korea’s Korea National University of the Arts and/or the affiliated Korea National Institute for Gifted in Arts, collectively known as K-Arts. We spoke to Professor Sun Hee Kim about the school’s method of establishing a foundation for dancers and a typical day for students. Head to the link below for the full article! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/deArAQKw
Inside K-Arts, the Prestigious South Korean School Producing Major Ballet Stars - Dance Teacher
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I know a lot more about rugby than I do about ballet. What I do understand is the dedication. As our Practice Makes Perfect campaigns states: There is no shortcut to excellence. Ballet d'Jèrri know this well. Here are my thoughts on what ballet and litigation have in common in the pursuit excellence. - It takes teamwork. You need strength at every level and each member of the team committed to delivering the best for the audience (or in our case the client). - It takes constant practice. The fundamentals of ballet, like the fundamentals of law do not change. You practice and learn so you can apply these fundamentals in ever more complicated scenarios. You practice so you can make it look easy. - It takes creativity. Ballet is more outwardly creative than the legal world. However, at Baker & Partners we look for alternative solutions to problems. If we meet a road block we do not give up. We find a way round for our clients. - It takes guts. Performing on a stage. Standing up in court. You need to have confidence. Confidence comes from having a great team, solid teachers and years worth of practice. These things have the best chance of happening when the environment allows talent to thrive. At Baker & Partners this is what we strive to create.
Lawyers and ballet dancers do very different things. But, we do have some things in common. 🩰 We filmed Ballet d'Jèrri throughout their rehearsals for ‘Geographers of Solitude’ to bring to life the essence of Practice Makes Perfect for our twentieth-anniversary celebration. We chose to work with Ballet D’Jerri because, like us, they are dedicated to their craft and passionate about what they do. The performance is a conversation on diversity, the fragility of different voices, and fostering collective harmony. It explores the dynamic interplay between solitude and communal, on our individual and collective narratives. It delves into the notion of islands as a microcosm of the world at large – a contained environment where its inhabitants develop unique cultures and ways of organising societies. Thank you to Founding Artistic Director Carolyn Rose Ramsay for your vision and dancers Hanna Szychowicz, Reece Hudson, Anna Daly, Donovan Délis-McCarthy, Ombline Noyer, Stanley Young, Tabitha Dombroski and Yasset Roldan Garciarena for sharing an insight into your world and bringing Practice Makes Perfect to life.✨ 👉 When you’re in Jersey, be sure to check Ballet D’Jerri’s roster of events. Ballet D'Jerri, Jersey’s National Ballet is a company of full-time professional artists and athletes, and the first organisation of its kind to be based in the Channel Islands. https://lnkd.in/deywa6FV #PracticeMakesPerfect #BalletDJerri #BakerAndPartners #CelebratingTwentyYears
Celebrating 20 years of Practice Makes Perfect at litigation law firm Baker & Partners
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Innovation for sports injury rehab. What ballet teaches sport about recovery. An inspiring view of breakthroughs in ballet sports medicine.
The standard retirement age for most ballet dancers is around age 30. Yet at the The Australian Ballet, their dancers perform right up to and beyond age 40, with most retiring injury-free. Discover how a world-leading program—underpinned by La Trobe research—is helping athletes push physical boundaries they never thought possible, extending careers and confidence. #latrobeuni #sportsscience #rehabilitation #ballet
They fixed a ‘broken’ ballet star. Now these researchers are schooling footy players
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What are you brave enough to suck at? I took ballet for the first time at age 24. Every evening for a month, I drove across town and practiced ballet for two hours. I was in waaaaaaaay over my head. Ballet terms are in French--who knew? Not me. I was clueless when the teacher called out 'tendu,' 'rond de jambe,' etc. And it was *hard.* I got into amazing shape that summer. Now, I watch ballet and wonder how the dancers are not all red-faced and puffing. You know what, though? I had the *best* time. That ballet class is one of my most joyful memories. Being an absolute beginner is okay--exhilarating, even. We think we need to have stuff figured out before we begin; and yet we only figure things out by doing. (And the doing turns out to be...fun. Surprise!) If you want to write a nonfiction book but you're an absolute beginner and have no idea where to start--I've got you. I created Book In Six to take aspiring nonfiction authors all the way from "idea" to "the end" in six months, with 183 days' worth of specific action items. It's everything I've learned about writing nonfiction books, all in one place. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gmJyzfpK When is the last time you were an absolute beginner? My most recent experience with this: salsa lessons! So fun! 💃 [Image: the author in a jean jacket, white shirt, floral shirt and white chunky shoes. Dressed up like a girl from the early 2000's for a "dress like you did in high school" event]
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5moCongratulations Jordan! 👏🏼🎉