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No sleeps is no good

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

Got some new tights. Capezio Hold&Stretch transition tights in ballet pink, or BPK as they code it. Got them because my old Capezio tights have finally and truly kicked the bucket: they have developed thin spots through the thigh which … Continue reading →

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The staff is very busy.

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

So the other day in class, Smirnoff calls Lé Assistant over and points into the other studio, which he can see from his chair, and says, “Look! That fat lady who never does anything, she is cleaning the mirror! I … Continue reading →

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There is nothing magical about tooth floss.

Posted on February 23, 2013 by

I get why people use dental floss to sew their ballet slippers: It’s convenient. It’s already in your home. You can toss it in your dance bag and it always stays clean thanks to the plastic case, plus the case … Continue reading →

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This will be my first Rodeo.

Posted on February 16, 2013 by

Got this email from Mr. Adult Beginner the other day, with a challenge for you, Gentle Reader: “Challenge your peeps, if there is anywhere a good recording of Rodeo that I can obtain for you the actual ballet NOT just … Continue reading →

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Think I can still fit the kitchen sink in there

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

What is in my dance bag: What should be in my dance bag: Srsly, why are my pointe shoes still in there? It’s been well over a year since class fell apart. What a dork. Also, it’s time to sew … Continue reading →

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The best defense is a good offense I guess

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

So, Adult Beginner gets spammy promo emails pretty often, If you have a blog too you know the type, They’re all like, “Hi! I am Totally Not a robot! Your readers will be interested in my content! Please promote my … Continue reading →

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Grande plié in second-

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

-Is the only way I can pick things up off the floor nowadays. Not even kidding. Sometimes I think very seriously serious about whether or not I can just leave stuff on the floor forever.

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OmgJanomeOmg

Posted on August 5, 2012 by

Mr. Adult Beginner got me something shiny: It’s a cover stitch, you guys. Know what you can do with a cover stitch? Stretchy things! Know what’s stretchy? Everything You Wear To Ballet Class. so excited omg

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Fake fur, the less annoying way

Posted on June 7, 2012 by

Gentle Reader, you are probably really busy gearing up for your Snowflakes In July ballet performance right about now, right? So I thought you might enjoy this tip for cutting fake fur: Draw your cutting line on the back of … Continue reading →

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Oh hai, Gender Stereotypes

Posted on June 5, 2012 by

Was thinking about ballet, and about The Baby, And was thinking to myself: Well, Self, if it’s a boy, and he shows an interest, I will sign him up for ballet. But if it’s a girl I will sign her … Continue reading →

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