What is Adult Ballet?
“Adult ballet” denotes a particular approach to the teaching and practice of ballet. The challenge and joy of teaching adult ballet lies in taking a complex art that has traditionally been reserved for the elite few, and making it accessible as a lifelong practice for all kinds of people.
What's the Difference Between Pilates and Yoga?
While both are mind-body practices on a mat, Pilates and yoga have different histories, different techniques, and different goals. In my own practice, I’ve used both Pilates and yoga to cross-train for ballet and to keep myself centered and healthy in daily life.
The Essence of Ballet: A Journey of Rediscovery
I’ve discovered that as a ballet dancer, I still have a spark, a grace, an intuition that grows stronger with age. My hips and shoulders creak. My back and ankles inform me immediately when I do too much too soon. And I listen. I center myself, find my breath, find that essence of ballet that has always felt like home to me.
About the Author
Kate Feinberg Robins
I'm a linguistic anthropologist, writer, teacher, and ballet dancer. I run Find Your Center Wellness Arts. You can find my writing on Confident Parents, Confident Kids and The Rumen.