Guest beckster Posted May 23, 2002 Report Share Posted May 23, 2002 We often have posts here from new adults asking for advice about starting lessons, and of course they always get good advice. I was thinking what funny advice and stories we could add, from our experiences of ballet class. 1) Don't go to ballet when the dentist has anaethetised half your head. It just doesn't work. 2) Don't try to grande battement both legs at the same time. 3) Don't practice at work. No matter how beautiful your grande plie is, it won't put you on the path to career success when the supervisor drops by unannounced. Quote Link to comment
Xena Posted May 23, 2002 Report Share Posted May 23, 2002 Do not rub in BenGay anywhere near the top of your hips, or inner thighs...lets just say..the eyes water... Quote Link to comment
Guest piccolo Posted May 24, 2002 Report Share Posted May 24, 2002 Refrain from doing chaines when you have a runny nose. Or, only do them if you are skilled at forcefully sniffing in for an extended period of time. Quote Link to comment
Mel Johnson Posted May 24, 2002 Report Share Posted May 24, 2002 If you're a guy doing partnering, remember to fix that hangnail! Especially if her costume is long and flowing! Quote Link to comment
Jaana Heino Posted May 24, 2002 Report Share Posted May 24, 2002 When you are doing pas de chats, executing the "passés" cleanly is a good idea. Otherwise, a small but still significant risk of kicking yourself to the back of your knee and tripping over exists. (No, this is not hypothetical. It was most embarrassing. ) Quote Link to comment
Guest DancerLegs Posted May 24, 2002 Report Share Posted May 24, 2002 When doing small jumps such as entrechechat, try not to land on your own foot. Quote Link to comment
BarreTalk Posted May 24, 2002 Report Share Posted May 24, 2002 Don't eat Mexican or Italian food before pas de deux class. Quote Link to comment
BarreTalk Posted May 24, 2002 Report Share Posted May 24, 2002 If you're a guy, don't go into a biker bar to celebrate your performance unless you're sure ALL your makeup has been removed. Quote Link to comment
balletowoman Posted May 24, 2002 Report Share Posted May 24, 2002 If you shave under your arms, make sure it's done properly, or some 'fluff' from your jumper may remain under the pits (Mmmh, lovely ) Quote Link to comment
Guest venecha Posted May 24, 2002 Report Share Posted May 24, 2002 You guys are great! I laughed hysterically while reading this (and hope I remember everything!). I've been away from the board a while. I lost my job in january and had to move. Have not been in a ballet class since then. Where I live now, the studios are NOT adult friendly. I really miss my studio in Dallas! The teacher was superb! Anyone know of any good adult-friendly studios in Greenville, SC or central jersey? I may be relocating to one of these areas soon, so would like your input! Thanks! Happy to be back here! Venecha Quote Link to comment
2 Left Feet Posted May 25, 2002 Report Share Posted May 25, 2002 Never pinch the girl in front of you on the butt at barre. They may find an inopportune time to return the favor. Quote Link to comment
Guest beckster Posted May 28, 2002 Report Share Posted May 28, 2002 Well 2LeftFeet, since you live in LA I'm surprised the girl didn't just sue you ;) Quote Link to comment
BarreTalk Posted May 28, 2002 Report Share Posted May 28, 2002 Never stand in front of 2 Left Feet at the barre unless you want to be pinched. Quote Link to comment
Guest DancerLegs Posted May 28, 2002 Report Share Posted May 28, 2002 BarreTalk - Warning duly noted. We'd better be very cautious about barre location in Richmond! Quote Link to comment
Guest DancerLegs Posted May 28, 2002 Report Share Posted May 28, 2002 If you take ballet class in a studio also used by modern dancers, do not confuse that small pile of baby powder in the corner with rosin. Yiiipes! Quote Link to comment
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