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Pointe Til You Drop - Ballet at Thirtysomething
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Adult recreational ballet dancer in relentless and delirious pursuit of pointe and triple pirouettes. Despite being an old hand (or would that be foot?) at ballet, the experience of going on pointe is all new and full of discovery. It really is now or never.
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HIBC: Candice Can!

I have never been this excited about any ballet competition before! As a volunteer you get to know the competitors a little, and you do get emotionally involved. As a dancer, albeit recreational, you...

1 day ago

HIBC: For the Love of Ballet

Monday morning I reported for volunteering duty at the Helsinki International Ballet Competition (HIBC). As my first job I got to sign in the competitors, their coaches or other accompanying persons....

1 day ago

Ballerina for a Day

Dear Readers, where do I even begin? It has been a whirlwind of a weekend, two fabulous and exceptionally warm summer days here in Helsinki, but me - I was more than happy to stay inside the theatre!...

1 day ago

I Cant, I Have Ballet..

Starting from today, ballet takes over pretty much my entire spare time: classes, rehearsals, recitals, volunteering, classes, watching others dance, and then blogging about it all. Ballet until I dr...

19 may 12

My Ballet Bag

Hold-all ballet bag. I can fit everything in here, except for my macbook.. Two pairs of pointe shoes, Bloch Balance Europeans (size 6 XX). Two, because Im trying to figure out which pair to wear for ...

14 may 12

Random Ballet Notes

13 may 12 1 person likes this

Good Morning Class!

Im not a morning person. But I do love ballet, and the prospect of starting my day with dance is enough to turn me into a morning-class person! Which is where I was headed this past Thursday. Sadly, ...

07 may 12

From Wilis to Almost-Kitris - Its Showtime!

After last weeks near-collapse at the end of pointe class, Im back full force! I almost got a little worried after that incident, it was the first time I had ran out of steam mid-way through our rout...

25 apr 12

Jilted, Dead and Haunting - Its Showtime!

We started our spring show rehearsals last Friday - and not a day too soon, might I add. The performance is in five weeks, which unfortunately does not equal five weeks worth of rehersals. But then w...

24 apr 12

Letting Go

I had to skip my ballet class today. Apparently its flu season and I caught me some, hacking cough included. I was already feeling it last Thursday, and even more so the next day - but I just kept go...

16 apr 12

So You Think You Can Teach?

Sometime ago Madame asked me if I had done any teaching yet. First I was confused - how did she know that I could be teaching German or English? Then I was floored - she was of course talking about b...

11 apr 12

Dancing Against Time

At least one of my ballet teachers has me figured out. The preceding conversation went along the lines of "ballet is more than a hobby.. its your passion, yes?" It wasnt even a question, bu...

08 apr 12

High (On Ballet)

I always leave ballet class happier than I came in. No, that is not entirely correct. Most of the time Im as happy going in as I am coming out, because I know what to expect. There is the familiar se...

06 apr 12

Dare to Dream

I remember that Saturday from five years ago so well, it was after ballet class in the old Alexander Theatre.. My teacher Jill was walking her bike alongside me because it was nice to talk at the sam...

01 apr 12

Counting the Days

How do you know youve been dancing more than enough? When you dont panic because of the upcoming Easter break, but actually look forward to some ballet down-time! And I have to tell you, this is a bi...

31 mar 12

Company Class: Pointe

There I was, at the Finnish National Ballet, sitting on a cushioned chair, tucked between the grand piano on my right and the wall-facing barre on the left. The first dancer was so close I had to glu...

28 mar 12

Behind the Scenes at FNB: Company Class

It was early, and I was getting somewhat nervous.. I had told the receptionist of my appointment with the Press Manager and that she would come and pick me up. There was still time to sit on the nice...

25 mar 12

It Never Gets Easier, You Just Get Better

I found this piece of wisdom on Pinterest (no author credits), and its another reason why Im so hooked on pinning and liking and re-pinning what I like! Theres vintage fashion - and who knew 50s even...

21 mar 12

The List

Wrote my name on the spring-recital list. Its an open call, no-audition, come as you are kind of list. From basic levels to advanced, everyone who is willing gets to participate - which is not at all...

18 mar 12

My Ballet ABC: From Attitude to Chiens

A for attitudes, and I wish I could finally nail mine everytime. Knee above foot, dont open the hip too much, cross back leg behind body, push opposing shoulder forward, think of a spiral twisting up...

17 mar 12

Pink Presentation

It has been now about one month since I ditched my trusted black leggings in favour of pink tights. Never imagined I would go this far without the force of a dress-code. But here I am, and let me say...

14 mar 12

Grown-Ups at the Barre

A new ballet blog has been born! "Grown-Ups at the Barre" is a collaborative effort, put together by a group of ballet bloggers for other fellow adult ballet dancers. Yours truly had the ho...

12 mar 12

Pointe Shoes and Other News

After somehow managing to dance in half-dead pointe shoes for weeks, I finally gave in before my ankles caved in. Out with the old, in with the shiny, pretty and new! And guess what? Since I started ...

09 mar 12

Shady Dame at the Ballet

Holy Kingdom of the Shades! This past Sunday I got my first taste of the entrance of the Shades in La Bayadères second act. If youre not familiar with the plot, its the part where grief-stricken warr...

05 mar 12

Keep Calm and Pointe

After last Fridays Princess freak-out, I have since calmed down and gotten my groove back up on pointe. Took all the wise and kind advice to heart and set out to discover my inner not-quite-a-princes...

29 feb 12

Princess Power

There are some aspects of ballet that I just dont get. Princesses, Fairys, Sylphides - the entire fairy tale cast. Dont get me wrong, I love to watch ballerinas dance the Auroras, Paquitas or Sugar P...

25 feb 12

Pink Tights - Yikes!

Never say never - and lets be clear about this, Im not talking about any Bieber song lyrics. Ever. But when I posted You Will Never See Me In Pink Tights, I meant it. For real. Because when Im in bal...

18 feb 12

Delicious Dancer

Ballet class, Tuesday evening. We are doing fondues at the barre - feet are pointed, knees are over toes and its all very clean and nice. However, its also perfectly boring to look at, which is why o...

16 feb 12

Adult Ballet Dancer

You may have seen different versions of this on facebook, all funny and to the point. Teachers, doctors, yoga teachers.. but not an adult ballerina in sight! Are we not a force to be reckoned with? W...

15 feb 12

Bourrées, Gift-Wrapped

Friday pointe class, towards the end. We are doing our usual reverance preceded by bourrées (couru or suivi, whatever your ballet dictionary / school tells you). First traveling to the side, then en ...

12 feb 12

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