Thank you so much for the question, Amy Z. This is a great question because it is a little tricky and there are many different opinions. 😉 When working at the barre your heels shouldn’t be lifting off the ground but you should be imaging that they are in order to create the feeling that …
Thank you for the question, Ingrid & Hanne Kuhlman In August Bournonville’s ballet, Napoli, there is one character that can be a little tricky to figure out. The ballet opens up with a scene of the streets of Napoli. A charming, busy, dirty city on the sea in Italy. You meet the two main characters, …
Thank you for the question, Hanne Kuhlmann Yes! Fabulous that you would like to learn more about the ballet world. In order to not over load you with ideas and suggestions, as there really is a huge supply of materials out there that can take you in all sorts of fascinating directions. I’ve compiled two …
Thank you for the question, andersen_annette Oooh that’s a big question! So many roles have touched me. The lead ballerina in, Etudes, is very dear to me because it was my first Principal Part as a professional dancer. I’ve been very fortunate to be able to revisit the ballet every few years. I feel that …
Thank you for the question, Misslilydoesballet As many ballerinas have said before me and will say after me… “It has taken me years to customize my shoes.” And it’s true! It has taken me years! Luckily, I am currently very happy with them. 🙂 My Shoes are Freeds. (Always and Forever) I wear maker, V. …
Thank you for the question, @liv.book Do you know the song, My Way, by Frank Sinatra? (such a good song) 🙂 It is a fantastic reminder that everyone has their own path in life. Their fate will be lived out their way. Twists, curve-balls, and unexpected challenges will occur to everyone at some point during …
Thank you for the question, @sylle_ Gosh, how do you deal with injuries!? Whether an injury requires you to take off ballet for a few days or take off for several months…years, it is never fun. It always feels like it is the worst timing. None of us want to miss out. None of us …
Thank you for the question, Elena Kelly Every year, Nikolaj Hubbe takes a small group from the Royal Danish Ballet, around 10-12 dancers, to perform on outdoor stages around the countryside of Denmark. Nikolaj Hubbe chooses what the dancers will dance and who will perform. The show is around 1 hour and fifteen minutes long …
Thank you for the question @andreeaunicorn Working with the legend, Merrill Ashley, was everything and more a dancer can wish for during a rehearsal period! She is AMAZING! 🙂 When I saw Merrill in the hallway of the Royal Danish Ballet for the first time, I ran up to her, gave her a big hug …
Thank you for the question, @elisabethbjornholst Costumes!! So many beautiful costumes! We are so lucky at the Royal Danish Ballet to have a super talented costume department that makes THE most incredible costumes! I’m absolutely blown away by what I get to wear on stage. They are amazing! I am 100% a tutu person. 🙂 …