Category Archives: You Asked for it

Finding a ballet class in Los Angeles

Posted on July 25, 2012 by

Got an email the other day, Somebody moving to Los Angeles, looking for recommendations on where to take ballet. And it got me thinking, because I’d just done this post about the big places to take ballet class in New … Continue reading →

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Please advise this pointe-y beginner

Posted on July 1, 2012 by

Hey Gentle Reader, help me out here: You know my time on pointe was cut stupid short by a non-pointe-related ballet-class injury, and then the class disbanded while I was recovering. Not Cool, Ballet Classmates Who Let The Class Fall … Continue reading →

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Used Book Store FTW

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Dude, Gentle Reader, check this out: Received this email from Emily the other day, and I thought it was so cool I asked permission to share, and she said yes so here goes: So you know how you find all … Continue reading →

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Ok but am I gonna *look* like a ballerina?

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

So, how’s this for crazy: Two people named Victoria commented/asked a question the other day. Two! Two Victorias! In one day! Two Victorias! And even crazier, the Two Victorias had similar things to say. Victorias In Tandem! Co-Victoria Questioning! Great … Continue reading →

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SAB Skirt tutorial

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

Ok, so my first thought back when Juliette of Ballet Scoop asked me to do this tutorial was: Who you callin’ an S.O.B.?! but she was all like Girl, please, stop being twelve years old and teach us how to … Continue reading →

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There’s something in my eye. Don’t look at me. Just read this email from a reader

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

Hey there Gentle Reader, I received this email recently, and, well, it really touched me. May have tugged at my mean old heartstrings a little, dang it! Asked the writer for permission to share it, and she said yes, so … Continue reading →

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Adult Beginner asks 180 Degrees Of Movement a bunch of questions

Posted on December 2, 2011 by

Recently the Adult Beginner received this question: I had a question about at-home flexibility stretches. you and your readers have some good insights and suggestions. perhaps this could be a new post. so here’s the deal, i was a cheerleader … Continue reading →

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Reader Q: what to do when the Budget says No Ballet Class

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

Got an email the other day with a question: Ms. Beginner, I love reading your blog.  I’ve been an adult beginner for about 2 months now (30 years old).  I’ve recently quit my job, and to keep our household budget … Continue reading →

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Advice on being the New Girl

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

Got this question from a reader named Anna the other day, and as it is all about courage and secret tricks and correctness, I thought to myself, ‘Self, who do I know that is brave, tricky, smart’? And then I … Continue reading →

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A question from a future adult beginner

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

Oh hey look, a question! Let’s read it! Hey Adult Beginner! I’ve been reading your blog for a while, and it has inspired me to sign up for a few beginner ballet classes (ballet III, teen beginner’s ballet and adult/older … Continue reading →

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