Flo Life
Jul 04, 2019
Tips from a Dance Mum
There’s something about seeing your daughter in a pink tutu that turns any mum to mush. Millie was about two and a half when I enrolled her in a pre-school ballet school. A friend was taking her little girl along so we thought we’d come and check it out too. I was tickled pink that Millie seemed to love it instantly.
Jun 20, 2019
Pirouettes for little princesses: A step-by-step guide on how to pirouette
Pirouettes are my favourite step in ballet! Apart from being fun to do, they are also exciting to watch. The wind in your hair and that feeling...
May 23, 2019
How to care for your leather ballet shoes
To keep your little dancer looking on pointe here are a few tips to try when your leather ballet shoes get scuffed, marked or just a little bit grubby...
Apr 11, 2019
A day in the life of a Ballet Dancer with Natasha Kusen
As a professional ballet dancer with the Australian Ballet Company, we work and rehearse 6 days a week, 8 hrs a day with only Sundays off...
Mar 20, 2019
How to choose the right ballet shoes
Full sole? Split Sole? Leather? Canvas? If you are new to the ballet scene you may have noticed an array of options in the shoe department, not only different brands but different shoes too. Here are the shoe basics to help you get your little dancer on the studio floor and dancing as soon as possible.
Jan 22, 2019
My first ever ballet class
Do you have a budding ballerina in the family? Are you a ballet class newbie? This is my experience of my first ever ballet class and top tips on what you'll need for your little dancer's first class.
Nov 20, 2018
Quick Fix: How to stop a run in your ballet tights
Ballet tights are an essential part of everyday dancewear and, as any dancer will know, it's super easy to get a hole in them.
With this simple hack you can stop a runner forming in your tights and prevent any holes from getting bigger.
Oct 09, 2018
Tales from the Ballet: Coppélia
Coppélia is one of my all time favourite ballets!
Coppélia’s infectious energy, fantastic music, beautiful costumes and dazzling sets will appeal to even the toughest little critic. It’s definitely one I will love taking my own children to and one that always make me smile when I think about my time as a Dancer.