How Do You Choose A Ballet Teacher – Why Good Technique?
Ballet absolutely should be – well, fun – was not the word I ever thought of when I was a child in class. Being in class and struggling along with the other girls was fun. A sense of accomplishment was satisfying. Strict teachers could be terrifying but the accomplishment seemed all the more when approval was expressed. The yearly performance was important. A goal, after the dreaded exam was over for the year, a goal involving real presentation – nervousness and excitement that usually seemed a lot more worth it to me, than the exam in the ugly tunic. No covering up those technical imperfections that a tutu or some other poetic garment would upstage! Many students have a sense of pride and a fairly realistic feel for authentic technique and elegant style, unless they have never seen good ballet. Strength, control and poise are elements of training that build a real grasp on life experience for a child, or an adult for that matter. Training later in life can be a serious and meaningful
