By Anagha Madhan as seen in En Avant Magazine March - April 2023 As temperatures rise and cotton clothes come out to play, summer intensives are what immediately come to mind to any dancer. Ballet summer intensives are demanding training courses that give aspiring dancers a rare chance to fully submerge themselves in the ballet world. These courses, which are ...
Lesli Wiesner on Cats
By Maya Haridas, from En Avant Magazine March-April 2023 Lesli Wiesner is a ballet dancer, teacher and musical theatre artist. She was interviewed by Maya Haridas in En Avant Magazine ahead of the Cats Summer Program this year. The abridged version of the interview can be found in the magazine, and below is the full interview with Lesli. Lesli Wiesner ...
A Whole New World
By Maya Haridas from En Avant magazine Jan-Feb 2023 Two weeks at the Australian Ballet School with Jazmine Bhanushali and Radha Nambisan How and why did you decide to attend the Australian Ballet School Summer Program? Radha - Ballet has always been a passion of mine and I’ve been looking to be a professional. In order to do that I ...
How Ballet Heals
By Anagha Madhan and Aashaya Anand as seen in En Avant Magazine Nov-Dec 2022 Going to ballet class every week has been an integral part of our lives for as long as we remember. We couldn’t ever completely describe the ways in which it has moulded and shaped us, both physically and mentally. On days that we feel lost, a ...
A Whole New World – Elina Wisung
By Aradhana Kiran and Maya Haridas, as seen in En Avant Nov-Dec 2022 Elina Wisung has been training with Ms Yana since 2001, and has been teaching with TLFCB since 2006. Read on to find out about her early experiences in dance. How old were you when you did your first ballet class? Why did you start learning ballet? What ...
Yana Lewis on Being a Student of Dance
By Maya Haridas and Siddhie Pillai We all know Yana Lewis as a teacher, as an Artistic Director, as a person and maybe even as a good friend. But do we know Miss Yana as a student? In this exclusive interview, get to know Yana Lewis AISTD DIP and Artistic Director of TLFCB in a different avatar. How old were ...
Ballet Goals for a New Year
By Maya Haridas and Siddhie Pillai As we leap into 2022, we are all discovering new things about ourselves and the world. Why not take this time to set yourself up for success with our list of ballet goals for the New Year! Pick a handful that work for you or enthusiastically go for them all! It’s up to you. ...
Watching Ballets During Lockdown
By Aradhana Kiran It was the first lockdown in 2020. Everything had suddenly come to a standstill and we were all left at home, with just the people we lived with. No chance to meet other family members, let alone friends. There was no school, no homework or classes. The only regular routine I had was the few ballet classes ...
Stitch Pointe Shoe Ribbons
Got your first pair of pointe shoes and are eager to stitch the ribbons on and get dancing? Or are you a senior dancer who needs a few tips and tricks? Here is our guide to stitching the ribbons on your pointe shoes, and making sure they stay there! Follow along with Ms Sushmitha for her pro tips. What you ...
Adult Ballet – Is It Too Late To Start? Part 2
What will I be able to achieve if I start ballet as an adult? Isn't it just for kids? Find out how ballet changed the lives of Sabitha Srinath and Arwa Hussain, both students with TLFCB who started their journey with ballet as adults. Arwa onstage in Cinderella, 2013 Arwa Hussain is a model, nutritionist and wellness coach. She began ...