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The Best Ballet Flats for the Street, Inspired by the Studio
Ballet flats that earn their place in a streetwear wardrobe, from the original Repetto Cendrillon to the upscale icons and the medium-priced pairs that punch above their weight.
How to Tie Pointe Shoe Ribbons Correctly
Pointe shoe ribbons are functional, not decorative. Here's how dancers actually tie them, and why the beautiful ribbons winding halfway up the calf in fashion shoots and movies are usually wrong.
What Goes Under Ballet Tights? (Adult Beginner Guide)
The answer depends on what you're wearing over them. A practical guide to undergarments, leotards, and leggings for adult ballet beginners.
How to Prepare Ballet Slippers for Class
Tightening the drawstring, tying the knot, adjusting elastics, and breaking them in. Everything you need to get your ballet slippers ready for your first class.
Pilates Was a Dancer's Secret Before It Was a Fitness Trend
Before Pilates was in every gym and wellness app, it lived almost exclusively inside the dance world. Here's the history, the method, and what it can actually do for you as a ballet or barre student.
Should You Try a Turning Board?
Turning boards are everywhere in dance studios right now. But are they a genuine training tool or just a very fun toy? The honest answer depends on who you are and what you're trying to fix.
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