tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post6856078908468095058..comments2024-02-28T08:15:38.345+02:00Comments on Pointe Til You Drop: Ten Questions, Ten AnswersJohannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06703652246667999345noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-53533525553322201802015-08-10T19:09:51.944+03:002015-08-10T19:09:51.944+03:00I'm jealous! In my studio there are only 2 tru...I'm jealous! In my studio there are only 2 truly classical ballet classes, no other studios in the area that offer classical ballet on other days, and everything is closed during summer! <br />In other countries there seems to be much more classes for adult ballet students, why is that? I also don't know any adult ballet dancers that would want to dance more than 2 hours a week. I would Louisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-80406060350015281432014-06-20T05:51:50.600+03:002014-06-20T05:51:50.600+03:00Thanks for letting us know so much about yourself ...Thanks for letting us know so much about yourself & your love with Ballet!<br />I recently started going to a <a href="http://www.riodancestudio.com.au/" rel="nofollow"> Dancing Class in Prahran</a> and I hope someday I will be as passionate about my dance as you are!<br />Lopahttp://www.riodancestudio.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-80702497709603357742014-06-01T19:40:16.494+03:002014-06-01T19:40:16.494+03:00Hi Emma!
Thank you - I consider that a nice comp...Hi Emma! <br /><br />Thank you - I consider that a nice compliment... :) But I've never thought about featuring fellow dancers on my blog. It's something to think about, for sure. <br /><br />You might want to check out Adult Ballerina Project.. It's a blog that features adult dancers like us. :)<br /><br />And you are welcome to share your thoughts and experiences on PTYD's Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703652246667999345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-60076977259626815632014-06-01T19:32:53.521+03:002014-06-01T19:32:53.521+03:00Good for you! :)Good for you! :)Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703652246667999345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-60385578910159803172014-06-01T19:32:15.897+03:002014-06-01T19:32:15.897+03:00Dear Gabrielle,
thank you for sharing this beaut...Dear Gabrielle, <br /><br />thank you for sharing this beautiful video! I thought it very inspiring and motivating. The dancers were saying out loud what I feel in every class... I shared the video on my facebook page, hopefully many find the time to view it! <br /><br />- JohannaJohannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703652246667999345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-7923566110455043032014-06-01T18:29:43.528+03:002014-06-01T18:29:43.528+03:00Hi Amanda!
You're absolutely right. Even in ...Hi Amanda! <br /><br />You're absolutely right. Even in my dance school, levels are different from one teacher to another. Expectations are also different. I rather do a clean double turn than get praise for a bad triple. Anyway, what you get out of class, is largely up to you. I can challenge myself in a basic level, just as I can enjoy a tricky advanced-level center. <br /><br />Evening Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703652246667999345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-47580028142984958752014-05-28T20:42:53.006+03:002014-05-28T20:42:53.006+03:00I honestly hate the talk about "levels" ...I honestly hate the talk about "levels" (and can't believe someone would make that rude comment to you!!) I feel like it differs so much from studio to studio and at times even based on who is in the class. I've been to "beginner"classes that have kicked my butt and "intermediate" classes that were super easy.<br /><br />I think my favorite time for class isdafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098191196223032538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-62180274359672276502014-05-23T12:08:23.001+03:002014-05-23T12:08:23.001+03:00Dear Johanna
I've discovered your blog as I st...Dear Johanna<br />I've discovered your blog as I started beginner ballet classes not long ago. <br />I just wanted to share with you a little film about unexpected people who find inspiration in ballet. <br />Please feel free to re-post if you enjoy it. <br /><br />https://vimeo.com/91868207<br /><br />Kind Regards, <br /><br />Gabi Menezes<br />oneluciole@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14272445555524846119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-40849107249040285062014-05-23T05:57:34.477+03:002014-05-23T05:57:34.477+03:00Wow! Thats amazing! Its so good to know how your d...Wow! Thats amazing! Its so good to know how your day evolves around your dance!<br />I recently took to Ballroom Dancing in a <a href="http://www.dancesportkingdom.com.au" rel="nofollow"> Dancing Studio in Lilydale</a>.Must say they are great dance tutors. I am having a good time enjoying my dance learning.Laielahttp://www.dancesportkingdom.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-7077478656805662312014-05-09T19:11:20.660+03:002014-05-09T19:11:20.660+03:00I'm a fellow dancer and would love to be featu...I'm a fellow dancer and would love to be featured on your blog!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189814694331603433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-72749407256701554242014-04-21T18:09:40.469+03:002014-04-21T18:09:40.469+03:001. What is your favourite time for ballet class?
...1. What is your favourite time for ballet class? <br />After work. If I take a class during the day I have to make up the time by working later in the evening.<br /><br />2. How many classes do you take on a weekly basis?<br />Just now I am taking 6 hours but it is usually just 2. The reason I am taking extra classes for the next few weeks is that Northern Ballet allows our class (which consists Jane Lamberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14448574554083999342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-18029479179199891992014-04-21T08:47:33.750+03:002014-04-21T08:47:33.750+03:00"Someone once commented that I'm not a ve..."Someone once commented that I'm not a very advanced dancer, considering all the years I have taken class" <br /><br />That really depends on how they define advanced. I find that though some of my fellow dancers in my adult class are older and less flexible, have trouble pointing fully or memorizing steps etc, their passion and drive to learn is evident in their expressions, the Fiona Starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10902319700224837835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-23608027582578369932014-04-17T18:59:33.774+03:002014-04-17T18:59:33.774+03:001. Favorite time of day? Any time! Evenings I a...1. Favorite time of day? Any time! Evenings I am looser in my muscles, mornings are a good way to start the day. There is never a bad time to dance.<br /><br />2. How many classes do I take? At least 4 a week. I've had a few weeks where I danced every single day and it was glorious. <br /><br />3. What do I eat before class? Breakfast, for morning classes. If I take an evening Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-82979813198301791542014-04-14T20:53:49.702+03:002014-04-14T20:53:49.702+03:00Hi!
Thanks for your comment :)
I try to plan an...Hi! <br /><br />Thanks for your comment :)<br /><br />I try to plan and eat ahead, so that I don't suffer from energy slumps during class. For me, that means small meals and healthy snacks throughout the day. Often I have a banana or a nutty energy bar right before class. But on some days it's not enough, especially if I have two classes back to back. <br /><br />"Take a minute."Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703652246667999345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-85445553394369034242014-04-14T16:56:44.940+03:002014-04-14T16:56:44.940+03:00Hi! I really like your blog and have been reading ...Hi! I really like your blog and have been reading it for a while. I'd like to ask what kind of snacks do you keep at hand to have between the barre and center? I sometimes feel that I could use some extra energy to get my energy levels up after a long 45 minute barre but I always thought it would be close to unforgivable to even think of eating inside a classroom. So if you have come up with Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-5310794566793316282014-04-10T18:46:15.237+03:002014-04-10T18:46:15.237+03:00Thank you, Vera! We all have flaws, might as well ...Thank you, Vera! We all have flaws, might as well be honest about it. And yes, I live and dance for those little things... ;) Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703652246667999345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-29292860971808525292014-04-10T18:43:05.314+03:002014-04-10T18:43:05.314+03:00Hi Azu! Looks like you're not the only one... ...Hi Azu! Looks like you're not the only one... :) Yes, that is fine if you give credit and link back - just like Paulina (below) did. I would of course also love to read your answers here.Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703652246667999345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-25731925463763454912014-04-10T18:41:45.736+03:002014-04-10T18:41:45.736+03:00Hi Paulina!
I read your answers :) Thanks for li...Hi Paulina! <br /><br />I read your answers :) Thanks for linking back to me! Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703652246667999345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-47607629041302781582014-04-10T18:41:08.394+03:002014-04-10T18:41:08.394+03:00That's quite a lot! Are you training in hope o...That's quite a lot! Are you training in hope of becoming a professional dancer, or is it for pleasure only? Although, I do remember when I had about the same amount of class time. Good days... :)Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703652246667999345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-32429077050192501532014-04-10T18:39:20.680+03:002014-04-10T18:39:20.680+03:00AnneS, I wish you a speedy recovery! I know how mu...AnneS, I wish you a speedy recovery! I know how much it sucks when you're incapacitated in class... Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703652246667999345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-7620235805697427852014-04-10T18:33:56.798+03:002014-04-10T18:33:56.798+03:00Hi Rosanna! Thanks for taking the time to reply......Hi Rosanna! Thanks for taking the time to reply... :)<br /><br />About #5 - I so know how you feel! Some dance wear is only for "skinny" days.. ;)<br /><br />#7 I'm not very good at pirouettes, but for some reason I feel very secure doing piqué turns. Maybe it helps if you think that your turning leg is like a stick (you know, like the pole jumpers use). You plant it in ahead of youJohannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703652246667999345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-86533192724792508572014-04-09T21:28:33.240+03:002014-04-09T21:28:33.240+03:00I've been reading you blog for some few weeks ...I've been reading you blog for some few weeks and I really love it! I love how you're not afraid of talking about your flaws and how you are happy about little things and all these good advice! I will keep on reading your posts and definitely will I also answer these questions :)Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00796295787382147535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-73967718985513401382014-04-09T20:50:38.041+03:002014-04-09T20:50:38.041+03:00Love your questionnaire (and your answers). I answ...Love your questionnaire (and your answers). I answered the questions on my own blog:<br /><br />http://tripmadam.wordpress.com/2014/04/09/johannas-questionnaire/<br />Paulinahttp://www.tripmadam.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-24791024912427893472014-04-09T15:47:07.026+03:002014-04-09T15:47:07.026+03:00Do you mind if I take your questions and write a b...Do you mind if I take your questions and write a blog post about them on my blog? I will link it back to you and also share it here if you like.. Azuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918273472530797421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620316363664400359.post-3985985493489297062014-04-09T05:52:43.984+03:002014-04-09T05:52:43.984+03:002. I take 11 classes a week (including pointe and ...2. I take 11 classes a week (including pointe and pilates)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com