Episode 21. The Making of a Master
Today’s guest is Meelis Pakri. Meelis is an international ballet master who has been teaching for over 35 years. From a young age his skill as both an artist and Read More …
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Episode 20. Passionately Poured Out
Finnish National Ballet dancer, Atte Kilpinen, is a living example of what it means to be a generous artist. From a young student to a professional dancer, he never held Read More …
No One Size Fits All
– This article was originally written for the Latvian Dance Magazine. Eating Disorders. Have you ever thought about how weird it is that even the person most alienated from ballet knows that ballerinas Read More …
Choreographer Ricardo Amarante and Cultivating the Art of Enjoyment
Choreography is like an incredible mystery. It is a treasure, hidden within musical notes and the minds eye of a person. It waits for the bodies of dancers to be Read More …
From Student to Master : David Jonathan
Many people assume that when dancers retire, they become teachers. But really that is not the case for everyone. Former Principal dancer David Jonathan definitely thought he would never be Read More …
Mental Health in the Ballet World and Three Steps In the Right Direction.
Sports Psychology is something that has been quickly growing amongst athletic fields and has recently been gaining momentum in the ballet world as well. Though it’s becoming more common for Read More …
The Unlikely Journey of a Stage Manager
Music begins, curtains open, lights go on, and you are immediately pulled into another world. Seamlessly, scenery floats in and out, moving you through a story. Lights change with a Read More …
Monday Meal Prep with Abby
“Being a dancer who only gets a 30 minute lunch break, makes finding a lunch that is filling but not heavy, nutritious but not bland, tricky but not impossible! For Read More …
Marja-Liisa Pihlak: Being the Head of Costumes and the Joy of Creativity.
Every artist knows the importance of having a costume that makes you feel good and confident, one that helps you to get into your role. There are days that you Read More …
5 Tips for coming back to work
Recently we kicked off the start of the 21/22 season here at the Estonian National Ballet. We are about 2 weeks in and as per usual, it is a total Read More …