tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post5820531977362147671..comments2024-02-28T08:15:38.345+02:00Comments on Pointe Til You Drop: 100 Posts and 10 QuestionsJohannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06703652246667999345noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-31521027738159487122015-01-12T12:31:57.012+02:002015-01-12T12:31:57.012+02:00Hi Josien!
Thanks for taking the time to reply -...Hi Josien! <br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to reply - I'm really glad you stumbled upon this post tree years after it was first published! I totally get your first answer, it's the same for me... My teacher recently told me that she can read me like an open book when I dance: if I'm happy or not, and everything in between. It's almost scary, but then again I don't want Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703652246667999345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-79635244572019739472014-12-28T15:51:15.400+02:002014-12-28T15:51:15.400+02:00Hi! Nevertheless you posted this almost tree years...Hi! Nevertheless you posted this almost tree years ago, I wanted to answer your questions. I stumbled upon your blog about two weeks ago and i've read all the 100 blogpost! So, congrats on you, i'm hooked! :)<br /><br />1. Why does dance matter to you, what brings you the most joy?<br />I can't tell why, but dance has become a major part in my life. There were times I didn't feel Josiennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-55731278342769135032012-11-28T18:49:27.641+02:002012-11-28T18:49:27.641+02:001. Why does dance matter to you, what brings you t...1. Why does dance matter to you, what brings you the most joy?<br />sometimes i get lots of crap from school and the people around me, but during ballet i feel a sense of relief and hapiness. there is so much energy in me and i finally get to "show off" something really makes me cling on to some hope that theres something to live for.<br />2. How long have you danced ballet / pointe?<brmelissa ballerinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-65780675689307402702012-09-04T03:39:15.412+03:002012-09-04T03:39:15.412+03:00Sorry, I didn't mean for the last part to be o...Sorry, I didn't mean for the last part to be offensive at all. I just meant that I'm a late starter. Also, I do ballet for fun and I think some people think I shouldn't be doing a pre-professional program if I'm not as good as I should be at this age.Delilahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-75223630048347050752012-09-04T03:32:28.258+03:002012-09-04T03:32:28.258+03:00I know this post is from months ago but I wanted t...I know this post is from months ago but I wanted to comment anyways :)<br /><br />1. Dance matters to me because it is my time to focus on one thing and one thing only; dancing. It is something that I am good at but it is also something I can always improve in.<br /><br />2. I have been doing ballet for about 2 and a half years now but I did jazz and hip hop before. I'm starting pointe this Delilahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-27944842090017401642012-09-04T02:49:48.964+03:002012-09-04T02:49:48.964+03:001. Dance matters to me because it gives me goals t...1. Dance matters to me because it gives me goals to work towards and it's something I look forward to doing every week. What brings me the most joy is being on stage and inventing sort of an alter-ego when I perform.<br /><br />2. I'm just now starting ballet this year, but I've taken jazz classes for a year.<br /><br />3. I'm taking two classes this year. Both on Tuesday nights, Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09850576966744754499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-76378223159364415762012-08-12T23:50:56.149+03:002012-08-12T23:50:56.149+03:00Thank you for taking the time to answer all 10 que...Thank you for taking the time to answer all 10 questions! I've really enjoyed reading them all. :) <br /><br />Sugar Plum Fairy - wow! That's quite a feat after less than 3 years. You must be very motivated, and not without considerable talent! But then again, we need not be perfect. Just try to do our best, improve little by little and enjoy the ride! :)Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703652246667999345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-92089890926390942112012-08-10T00:28:50.763+03:002012-08-10T00:28:50.763+03:001. Why does dance matter to you, what brings you t...1. Why does dance matter to you, what brings you the most joy?<br /><br />I love improving every little step. I love trying to float - make it look effortless although it is hard work. I love connecting the steps and feeling them and I love being "the flexible one".<br /><br />2. How long have you danced ballet / pointe?<br /><br />I've been doing ballet since I was about 15 1/2 breathdancesmilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04877653338300560269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-24333148998595627832012-07-22T13:32:19.263+03:002012-07-22T13:32:19.263+03:001. Glad your husband is on board with you! And I u...1. Glad your husband is on board with you! And I understand about the cranky part.. too well! LOL. :) I love how you sum it up:<br /><br />"It's my escape from reality, where I can lose myself or BE myself."<br /><br />3. Three times is great for upkeep, and making progress. Any less, and I get cranky! But I've seen that it can be hard for teachers to maintain their own dancing.Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703652246667999345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-70967172743048696802012-07-22T13:10:28.696+03:002012-07-22T13:10:28.696+03:001. That's wonderful! I know the feeling.. :)
...1. That's wonderful! I know the feeling.. :)<br /><br />2. Hope you're still going strong - your first anniversary is coming up soon!<br /><br />3. Lots of classes, I can tell you've fallen in love with dance. With that amount, you should also be making nice and steady progress. :)<br /><br />4. I hope you get the chance. Ballet is a performing art, after all. And it makes the idea ofJohannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703652246667999345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-45266670886969045302012-07-22T12:27:44.106+03:002012-07-22T12:27:44.106+03:001. If ballet were any easier, it wouldn't be a...1. If ballet were any easier, it wouldn't be as much fun! It is hard, but that makes learning so much sweeter. There's always potential, progress and discovery! <br /><br />2. Hey, I restarted in 2006! :)<br /><br />3. Wow, that's almost pre-professional. You get really hooked on the stuff, yes? <br /><br />4. Damn, that does sound bad.. :/ I would love to know how that Paquita Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703652246667999345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-40289078617922573702012-07-21T21:02:30.436+03:002012-07-21T21:02:30.436+03:001. Have to agree, although ballet can cause stress...1. Have to agree, although ballet can cause stress of its own too! Sometimes I want it so much, I forget to calm down and stress about hard steps and combinations. Must remind myself to relax and enjoy, no matter what! :)<br /><br />Must be wonderful to bring dance to an audience and inspire a new generation! <br /><br />2. Wow, that's early. I started when I was 21. :)<br /><br />3. You Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703652246667999345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-89047178270794518742012-07-21T17:27:27.846+03:002012-07-21T17:27:27.846+03:001. Dance= my stress reliever, my outlet for creati...1. Dance= my stress reliever, my outlet for creativity (and hyperactivity LOL). Also it helps me show the world that fairy tales CAN happen. Seeing people enjoy the stories we tell brings me a great amount of joy. Seeing that we inspired little girls and boys to dance also does that. <br /><br />2. Started dancing when I was 5. But I'm not dancing professionally (though I do want to). StartedChrissynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-88942929712522305402012-06-26T14:09:48.624+03:002012-06-26T14:09:48.624+03:00I´ve been wanting to answer to this questions (i l...I´ve been wanting to answer to this questions (i love lists) since, eek! January??Terrible procastinator i am. <br /><br />1. Why does dance matter to you, what brings you the most joy?<br />It makes me feel free, i forget all my worries are problems thanks to it. Wanted to dance since i was a child and didn´t do it till now...but enjoying every single second of it. <br />2. How long have you Balukahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12337082533424463485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-3702384747512014012012-02-22T00:29:45.696+02:002012-02-22T00:29:45.696+02:00right I'm going to try to say that to myself a...right I'm going to try to say that to myself as I go past second in my rondes tomorrow night. I guess that's the crucial point for holding that turnout as long as... you... possibly... can! converting turnout at the side to turnout at the back is always a tricky moment.<br /><br />And the pointe - yes, blimey! my toes knew about it even though I'm quite a wuss and use a fair bit of Katharinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-70317315273958518692012-02-13T14:34:51.452+02:002012-02-13T14:34:51.452+02:001. It may be hard to describe, but we all know the...1. It may be hard to describe, but we all know the euphoria you're feeling. It's just plain awesome :)<br /><br />2 & 3. I was almost 22 when I started, and have never looked back. With the four classes you're taking you will come along very nicely!<br /><br />4. When you get to the point where you really want to perform, come up with your own opportunities! You don't have to Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703652246667999345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-26506966622667545052012-02-13T14:13:59.065+02:002012-02-13T14:13:59.065+02:001. Wow. Being passionate about something, anything...1. Wow. Being passionate about something, anything, can really transform your life! Dance is so much more than exercise. Going to the gym just does not compare.. I'm happy you found that fire within you!<br /><br />2. It's never too late to begin ballet! :)<br /><br />3. That's a lot of class-time! Hope you are also taking good care of your body. Rest is important, for your muscles Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703652246667999345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-77356880777326651532012-02-13T12:31:19.140+02:002012-02-13T12:31:19.140+02:00Katharine, that's great! How did you like your...Katharine, that's great! How did you like your return to pointe? I can imagine your toes must have been less than happy, but you get used to it again :) And you might get back to the hopping too!<br /><br />About those rondes.. One of my teachers just told me not to drop the foot when I go past seconde. She stood behind me the whole exercise (facing the barre) and kept saying: don't drop Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703652246667999345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-67259237611541795332012-02-06T16:49:51.015+02:002012-02-06T16:49:51.015+02:00Yes, Winter Dreams is beautiful! I first saw it wi...Yes, Winter Dreams is beautiful! I first saw it with Bussell and Mukhamedov and it remains one of my favourites. I have it on dvd now.<br /><br />Ronde de jambes - thank you! I am going to try thinking that way tonight. You have just reminded me also that an old teacher used to recommend reaching for the inbetween points, halfway between devant and second and then half way between second and Katharinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-84797841969246331342012-02-03T15:29:31.561+02:002012-02-03T15:29:31.561+02:001. You and me both, Lorry :) I love how dance (wit...1. You and me both, Lorry :) I love how dance (with a little help from twitter/FB/blogging) connects us over this crazy distance!<br /><br />2. It's seems much longer! You sure are making fast progress, girl! <br /><br />3. Four is already commendable. Five is like dancing pro ;) Enjoy!<br /><br />4. Auditions??!! Yikes! Wow! Merde! Toi, toi, toi! <br /><br />5. Love this love-advice. If you Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703652246667999345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-68904556020497584172012-02-02T19:15:03.813+02:002012-02-02T19:15:03.813+02:001. Why does dance matter to you, what brings you t...1. Why does dance matter to you, what brings you the most joy?<br />I like moving to music, it helps me release all my pent up energy and stress.<br /><br />2. How long have you danced ballet / pointe?<br />Less than a month. I started my first absolute beginner ballet class on 8th Jan 2012<br /><br />3. How many dance classes do you take?<br />1 absolute beginner ballet class, once a week. I e*http://www.eitoile.com/learningtoflynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-40948798716793726182012-02-02T11:40:18.612+02:002012-02-02T11:40:18.612+02:001. It's amazing and wonderful how much dance c...1. It's amazing and wonderful how much dance can add to your life! :)<br /><br />2. That's kind of funny. I remember my first seven years in ballet very well, but then I was already 21 when I started! :D Of course you own every you year you have danced, it is part of your dance story! Oh, and congrats on your come-back anniversary!<br /><br />3. Wow. I am a little bit jealous. Wish I Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703652246667999345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-91505959021057608722012-02-01T18:50:41.087+02:002012-02-01T18:50:41.087+02:00as to #5, I had a prop fall on me once (a glancing...as to #5, I had a prop fall on me once (a glancing blow by a papier-mache tiger) and it was a toss up of who noticed and who didn't. It was strange....candicehttp://egobsd.org/log/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-63682224171050877132012-02-01T12:55:40.590+02:002012-02-01T12:55:40.590+02:001. Because it's something completely different...1. Because it's something completely different from the rest of my life - it's my form of meditation<br /><br /> 2. I danced for 10 years, then took 2 years off and started again a year ago. I haven't start dancing on pointe again unfortunately.<br /><br /> 3. 2 classes per week.<br /><br /> 4. My dance school has a recital every other year. Because of travel plans I have this spring Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525573205188866133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-89440013804159456902012-02-01T05:55:04.137+02:002012-02-01T05:55:04.137+02:001)I guess dance matters so much to me because I...1)I guess dance matters so much to me because I've been dancing for so long that it's a natural part of me. I can not not say why it matters so much, but I guess it's because I wouldn't be me without it.<br /><br />2)I have danced ballet for almost 15 years and pointe for almost 6 years. <br /><br />3)Ohhh, I take at least 11 classes, everyday for about 4 years now. I know it'Emi_lianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11778971337341119386noreply@blogger.com