Dance Archivi - Irene Correnti Danza

Training Diary – Dance Lessons

Training Diary is the logbook that once leafed through takes us on a pleasant journey of daily workouts. A series of intermediate and advanced level dance lessons that you can download for free from our website. Ten practical lessons using the Vaganova method both in the setting of exercises and in defining positions. Classes include: Exercises at the barre such as demi pliè, bartement tendu, bartement tendu jetè, rond de jambe par terre, bartement fondu,...

Posted on 4 April 2020

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How to dress for a ballet audition

You have waited so long, prepared for many months, and finally the time has come: the long-awaited ballet audition. Now, however, the question arises, "What will I have to wear?" Let's see how I can help you, starting with a fundamental element and that is the leotard: a) If you feel really fit and comfortable, I recommend choosing a flesh-colored or otherwise light-colored leotard. This trick will help you visually attract attention and make your...

Posted on 2 September 2022

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How to dress for ballet class

How to dress for ballet class How to dress for ballet class? Today we will talk about appropriate attire for a ballet class.... In ballet, although it may seem obvious to specify, the basic training kit includes three basic elements: leotard, tights, and half-tips. My leotard: Cotton or Lycra? The dance leotard can differ in both patterning and fabric making. Opting for a particular model is mostly a matter of individual taste (except for requirements...

Posted on 5 February 2018

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How to dress for modern dance class

How to dress for modern dance class? Compared to ballet , modern dance is apparently subject to fewer rules regarding studio attire. In fact, teachers generally tend to give more freedom of choice to their students. This approach leads many female students to believe that for warm-up and standard training, the optimal solution is to use t-shirts and sweatpants. Instead, we can say that there are also more technical solutions for this discipline that guarantee...

Posted on 5 February 2018

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How to dress for dance warm-up

How to dress for dance warm-up Even for the warm-up phase, it is possible to suggest the use of some technical clothing that will facilitate the dancer in achieving the intended result. In fact, this phase is preparatory and essential to prevent small and large muscle injuries during training. A proper warm-up also ensures proper muscle tone and flexibility during exercises. There are warming apparel solutions for different affected body areas, which we outline below....

Posted on 27 February 2018

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How to warm up before dance class

Preparing for dance class As anticipated in previous articles, evaluating how to dress for dance class is clearly a preparatory step with respect to 'training itself. However, before engaging in the study and execution of dance techniques, every good dancer (from beginner to professional) devotes a few minutes to warming up. Warm-up techniques normally follow standard figurations aimed at activating muscle groups and joints To prevent possible injury . There is an attempt to take...

Posted on 5 February 2018

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How to choose the toe shoe

How to choose the toe shoe? For every aspiring ballerina, choosing and fitting a pointe shoe is a symbol of reaching a goal. Toe shoes should therefore be evaluated very carefully taking into account a number of technical variables: In fact, one must consider not only the quality of the product but also its adaptability to the specific foot of the dancer. We list the most important features below: 1) Hardness of the sole For...

Posted on 5 February 2018

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How to prepare ballet pointe tips

How to prepare the tips Purchasing ballet tips is an exciting time for any young dancer. One practical lesson that all the dancers had to learn with a hint of disappointment is that pointe shoes cannot be fitted immediately. Indeed, tip preparation is a ritual that is as fascinating as it is indispensable for them to be used in training or during the show. Basic Preparation First of all, we need to make sure that...

Posted on 5 February 2018

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