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Don’t cry, little centaur
Don’t cry, little centaur. Those pointes aren’t going to work, but….your hair sure is pretty? Gentle Reader! I haven’t posted in a bit, but I just wanted to let you know everything’s cool here in AdultBeginnerLand, we are all … Continue reading
Posted in Drawings of great sillitude, the stuff drawer
Tagged adult beginner, ballet, centaur, drawing, five years, hooves, horse, pointe shoes
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Ballet 422, for a slightly melancholic evening of reflecting on the nature of art. Plus gusset-flashing.
I watched Ballet 422 the other day, You know, the one where the camera follows Justin Peck around while he creates the 422nd new work for the New York City Ballet. Mr. Adult Beginner was in the room, but mostly not … Continue reading
Posted in Movies, tv, and live stuff
Tagged adult beginner, ballet, Ballet 422, Jody Lee Lipes, Justin Peck, live art, theater, Tyler Peck, wishy-washy
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And the OFF BALANCE winner is….
Two Winners! Surprise!!!!! I received a note from Terez Mertes Rose (author and generous provider of a signed copy of her new novel Off Balance) that read, and I quote, Pick two winners, okay? Tell them I adore their enthusiasm and … Continue reading
Posted in Books!
Tagged adult beginner, ballet, ballet books, ballet novel, give away results, Off Balance, Terez Mertez Rose
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Hey Cool Girl, what’s in your dance bag?
Old worn out pink canvas slippers. They might’ve been Bloch at one time but you can’t see logo anymore. That’s it. There’s not even a dance bag involved, she just, like, tucks those mofos into the waistband of her … Continue reading
A Give-Away: for Your Eyes Only…
*{give-away now closed, winner will be announced Monday, big thank yous to everyone who entered!}* …because it’s a Book, haha! See, ’cause it’s for your eyes? To, uh, you know, read? Anyway, here it is! Off Balance by Terez … Continue reading
Posted in Books!, reviews
Tagged adult beginner, ballet, ballet books, ballet fiction, ballet novel, Off Balance, Terez Mertez Rose, the Classical Girl
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Hey Mama, what’s in your dance bag?
Type: mother description: The good news is she made it to class. The bad news is she brought the wrong bag. It’s a net win. The Plié Chassé Jeté All Day canvas tote from The Australian Ballet Shop. It’s not currently … Continue reading