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Starting Ballet?   You’ve made an incredible choice.  Whether it’s adult ballet for you or you’ve enrolled your daughter/son in ballet classes it’s a choice you will never regret.   Some of the best ballet benefits include Increased musicality Increased focus and ability to concentrate Improved posture and body awareness Increased self-confidence   (You can see why we love it so much)     Before you start though there are a few things you will need to purchase to make sure you look the part.  Everything has a purpose and it’s of great benefit to you/your dancer if they appear ready...

 If you’re anything like us this month you have been glued to the computer screen enthralled by the Prix De Lausanne competition.  The wonders of modern technology means that even though we are sitting 16,480km away (on the Gold Coast) the organisations live streaming of classes, rehearsals and competition mean we feel like we are sitting in that amazing theatre watching the action unfold.  So what is the Prix De Lausanne, why is it so prestigious and what does the scholarship program really mean for the up and coming ballerinas of today? Prix De Lausanne was founded by Philippe Braunschweig...

The growing popularity of the understated, simple costume is fast becoming the most popular choice for dancers at eisteddfods right around the country.   And we know why… It’s the simplicity of a stunning leotard. It helps shine a light on the dancers ability and keeps your eye focused on the fluidity of the movement and portrayal of the piece.   We don’t have to tell you that Ainsliewear leotards are PERFECT for your next costume because you already know that… instead we have outlined how to accessorise your leotard on stage… from head to toe.   How to wear...

Everyone wants to nail their dance photo shoot. Even if it’s not your first time in front of the camera there is always a level of nervousness, excitement, anticipation and stress as the big day approaches. Having just shot our latest campaign with the incredible Teri Crilly (Soloist with the Queensland Ballet and Author of Tutus & Textbooks) we learnt a few valuable tools that we want to pass along to help you make the most of your next dance photo shoot.   1 – Wear something you’re comfortable in When you’re wearing something you’re comfortable in you will look...