Twelve months ago, when we entered the first lockdown in Bangalore, we as classical dance teachers could never have imagined teaching our art on an online platform. The idea would have seemed crazy and a lack of students in the studio would have cast a shadow over our way of teaching. Now, a year on, we are still teaching online …
Foot Alignment
The alignment of the feet is of great importance in ballet. Without the correct use of the feet and correct weight placement, the dancer will struggle to use the rest of the body to its full potential. Incorrect use of the feet can also lead to injuries not only in the feet, but in the knees, hips and back. Here …
What’s in Ms Sushmitha’s Dance Bag?
Ever wondered what the teachers carry in their sling bags and backpacks? Here’s your chance to get an insider’s view into Sushmitha Margad‘s work bag. As a seasoned teacher, choreographer and dancer at TLFCB, Sushmitha makes sure she carries all her essential with her wherever she goes. Follow teacher Ms Sushmitha as she takes us through the contents of her …
Uniform – How To Get It Right
Easy Exercises for Strong Dancers 6.0 – Holiday Edition
Theatre, Dance and a Career in the Arts
Easy Exercises for Strong Dancers 5.0 – Arabesque
Rahul – Breaking the Mould
Easy Exercises for Strong Dancers 4.0 – Arabesque
Easy Exercises for Strong Dancers 3.0 – Feet
In dance, and in ballet in particular, our feet play an enormous role. They need to be strong, flexible, articulate and aligned in order to function to their highest potential. Here, we have selected a few easy but valuable exercises to practice at home, using our very own Artistic Director Yana Lewis as our foot model. The Theraband Sit on …