Everything You Need to Learn More About Ballet
Tools to Support Every Step of the Ballet Journey
We have collected a variety of full-length ballets for our students to watch and study on YouTube! Please use this wonderful educational resource for inspiration!
This ballet dictionary created and managed by American Ballet Theatre, is an excellent resource for every student. Many of the terms even have video examples of the steps!
Learn to properly sew your pointe shoes, and some extra helpful tips with the wonderful Mrs. Kathryn Morgan
This is a wonderful documentary about king Louis XIV by the BBC. It documents his relationship and impact on the world of ballet.
This is a great collection of videos from different companies around the world. Take a peek inside their daily classes and rehearsals!
Here's you're chance to test your ballet knowledge! Take the ultimate interactive ballet quiz!
The Pointe Book by Mrs. Janice Barringer is an excellent resource for students starting pointe work, or even our more advanced students
Our friends at Boca Ballet Theatre organize an annual college fair that is an excellent opportunity to take class with and research college dance programs.
This page includes some clean eating tips for dancers. Great snack and meal plans for your growing ballerina.
Grants, scholarships and other Florida arts related information is available through this website.
This is a ballet scholarship in honor of Pensacola's beloved ballerina Mrs. Dorothy Lister. Her contributions to the world of ballet continue to bless others through this scholarship fund, aimed at aspiring professionals. (Facebook Link)
This is a comprehensive list of performing arts high schools all across America.
This is a child-friendly short history lesson on the origins of ballet.
Freed of London demonstrates their time proven methods of pointe shoe construction.
Pointe Magazine provides us with a readable history of the classical tutu, including some interesting drama and controversy.
Connecting Dancers through Dancewear. Tutulist makes it easy to buy and sell new and gently used dancewear.
Being a dance parent can be hard...what do I need to do? How can I best support my child's dream? How am I supposed to afford this? These and many more questions are answered on this resourceful site.
This is an excellent handbook for aspiring ballerinas. It discusses many of the hidden aspects of the dance career.
Information every dancer should learn and apply! This is an article by Pointe Magazine.
Not many dancers realize that they might one day need to join a union, but in fact, many American dancers, both in ballet and the commercial industry, are represented by the American Guild of Musical Artists.
LOCAL RESOURCES
The Pensacola MESS Hall is a hands on science museum located in downtown Pensacola, Florida. The museum has mess kits and individual science activities with all of the materials needed to explore a concept. In addition, the MESS Hall has classes and camps.
The Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce promotes and endeavors to improve the region’s quality of life driven by the growth, success and civic engagement of the business community.
Fun Stuff
The Gulf Breeze Zoo is a 50-acre zoo located in Woodlawn Beach, Florida, neighboring Navarre and Gulf Breeze, Florida.
