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Boys in Ballet

Elina Wisung July 29, 2022 Ballet, ballet boys, boys ballet, insights Leave a Comment

When we hear the word ballet, most of us think of girls in pink tutus and women dancing on their toes. Let's put a stop to that misconception now, and highlight one of the most important parts of classical ballet as an art - the male dancer. What would a pas de deux (partner dance, or 'step of two') be ...

Rahul – Breaking the Mould

Elina Wisung November 17, 2020 advanced, alumni, artist, ballet boys, experience Leave a Comment

Rahul Muthyal Pradeep is a dancer, singer and performer. Having started his training relatively late, Rahul wasted no time in making sure he was making the most of every moment with every opportunity. Read on to find out more about his journey with TLFCB and beyond. What three words would you use to describe yourself? Critical, Determined and Open. Tell ...

Exam Insight

Dayita Nereyeth November 6, 2018 ballet boys, children, dancers, Education, exams Leave a Comment

Around this time two years ago, TLFCB held ISTD ballet exams for the first time ever in India. I sat in on all the exams because I played the music (some might even say ‘DJ-ed’) for ones that didn’t have a live pianist. In a few days, I’ll occupy the same seat next to the examiner. As the second exam ...

Our TLFCB Ballet Boys

Rachel Oommen October 4, 2018 Ballet, ballet boys, children, dancers, Education 2 Comments

There is no doubt that girls dominate over boys in the ballet world today. This was not the case back when ballet shifted from stately court appearances to professional performances on stage. Back in the 1660’s it was males who emerged as the first professional ballet dancers. In the Renaissance era, only male dancers would perform, using masks for when ...