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Everything you
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How-To Videos
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Making A Hair
Bun
Making a dancer's bun is easy
(once you know how)! This video shows you what you need to
know. The complete list of supplies you'll need can be found
by clicking here.
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Men On Tights |
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You have to be a real man to
wear tights...Just ask our own Andrew Oxenham!! This
video talks about tights for guys...We all go through it!
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When Can I Go
On Pointe? |
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There are schools that rush into
pointe work to the detriment of the dancer. Ambitious
dancers and eager parents fall prey to the lure of the pointe
shoe before the dancer is truly ready with disastrous results to
the health of the dancer.
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Tying Shoe
Ribbons |
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This video shows how to tie
your shoes and why it is important to do so...Some nice
tricks of the trade are included!
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Tying Shoe Ribbons
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This video also shows more info on
this important fundamental skill for all ballerinas.
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When Are Pointe
Shoes "Dead"? |
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Pointe shoes never die...They just
become soft blocks! One thing to be sure, though, "dead"
shoes should never be used for pointe work! Consult your
teacher.
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The Fine Art of
Sewing Ribbons Onto Your Shoes |
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The correct sewing of ribbons to
your shoes makes all the difference for fit, function and
durability of your ribbon and shoe.
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Break-in of Point
Shoes |
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Pointe shoes need to be "worked
in" for optimal performance. Follow this video as a great
primer but also discuss the process with your teacher!
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Tutus |
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Tutus are
probably one of the most unique and enduring of all dance
costumes. This document* gives you some excellent info
about the tutu (Click here). The clip shows you some behind the scene
interviews of dancers and tutu makers discussing life in a tutu!
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Make-Up Techniques
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This video
shows some great basic techniques for make-up application for
both the young dancer and the ballerina. The colours
suggested are subject to your own skin tones and studio
standards. Please check with your instructor. Thanks
to Jam Cosmetics for this video! Click button.
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Make-Up Techniques
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This video
shows some great basic techniques for make-up application for
both the Modern dancer and the Hip Hop performer. The
colours suggested are subject to your own skin tones and studio
standards. Please check with your instructor. Thanks to
Jam Cosmetics for this video! Click button.
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