Fun ballet legend for you, ballet friend — when the world famous Ballets Russes went on tour, they refused to travel without their teacher, Maestro Enrico Cecchetti. They depended on classes that refreshed and strengthened their techique, so he created a formula.

Last month I wrote about how Cecchetti’s training system catered to every aspect of classical technique, and why it’s NOT the most practical setup for passionate adult amateurs. Although our life circumstances and access to dance science have changed, the principles of ballet still guide our work. ✨ 🩰

I strongly believe that your ballet practice should build you up, not break you down. While that doesn’t mean ballet’s always easy, it does mean your class work should be adaptable and tailored to you. Group classes juggle many dancers’ needs at once, so this week I’m sending along some real world shifts to get what YOU need out of any class.