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Ep. 8 - What To Do When You're Struggling in Ballet Class

22 min • 8 april 2024

No matter how long you've been dancing, we all struggle to keep up in class sometimes. Whether it's a particularly brutal adagio or an extra quick petit allegro, there are some simple things you can do stay motivated and get the most out of every class... Tune in to find out how!

Check out this video of professionals overcoming #stagefails for inspiration (because it really does happen to everyone).

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See you next time after class! ♥

Senaste avsnitt

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