Baggs Studio of Ballet

Why This Education Specialist Argues Dance Is Just as Important as Math in School

When someone tells you dance class isn't as important as say, algebra class, there's now solid evidence to prove he or she wrong. Sir Ken Robinson, an advisor on education in the arts to government, recently made a case on Ted.com that dance education should be treated as equal, if not more importan

Why Dance is Possibly the Best Activity for Kids

Dance classes are low in physical activity, study says, but there's more to the story.

10 Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

7 Reasons You Should Try Ballroom Dancing

A lovely infographic created by one of our own staff members here at the studio!

Why Should Competition Dancers Be Studying Ballet?

I have been hearing from studio owners who seem to be having trouble explaining the need for ballet training to parents of competition dancers. It can be very hard for someone who is not a dancer t…

Firm Fast With 6 Simple Ballet-Inspired Moves

No longer just a dance-studio staple, the barre is the perfect fitness tool for sculpting a strong core and improving flexibility all over. This workout uses tiny but effective movements to tone both large muscles and smaller, supportive ones. There's no rest between moves, so you'll keep your heart rate up and see results faster. [See the step-by-step instructions for all the moves!](video.self.com/watch/trainer-to-go-6-ballet-inspired-moves-to-firm-fast)

Get into the Groove: The Benefits of Dance

Moving to the music can make you happier, smarter, and a whole lot healthier—here are the best dance workouts

Ballet — How Hard Should It Be?

Our guest contributor for this posting is Janet Karin, OAM, currently on the faculty of the Australian Ballet School as Kinetic Educator. Janet is a former principal dancer with The Australian Ballet, and also directed a ballet school / youth dance company in Canberra, Australia. She has a distinguished career not only as a dancer, but also as a well-known dance educator, having developed dance studies…

From The Barre To The Barn: A Ballet Dancer’s Career Transition To Farming

Paris WilcoxDancers retire and do all sorts of interesting things. Sometimes the new job isn’t far from the studio–such as a teacher or a choreographer. Sometimes they go back to school and study something totally differentToday we share one of those stories with you. Meet Paris Wilcox, formerly of Kansas City Ballet. Paris decided to return to his family roots and become a farmer when he stopped dancing full time. We hope you enjoy the story of how he decided on…

How Much Do You Know About Ballet?

The Rules and Hazards of Presenting Flowers in Ballet

The ritual of presenting flowers to ballerinas onstage is complex: how many, what kind, who gives and gets them, and how they are bestowed and received.

10 Contemporary Ballet Companies You Should Be Obsessed With

If you're a serious ballet student, you've probably been dreaming about joining a big classical company. But when it comes to career planning, thinking outside of the ballet box doesn't have to mean hanging up your pointe shoes. In fact, there are many contemporary ballet troupes where bunheads can

Experience "ballet beyond the rules" when Texture presents Reimagine

Ballet is returning to Pittsburgh stages and with it some inventive new productions. One such show is Reimagine by Texture Contemporary Ballet, described by the...

Seamstresses, Shop Girls... and Ballet Dancers?

Ballet is not the first thing that comes to mind when we think of early-twentieth century Jewish American life. And yet...

Meditation and ballet likely to improve wisdom, says study

Meditation and continuous practice of ballet dancing is likely to improve wisdom, according to research.

How Those Magical Ballet Shoes Are Made

A new documentary shows the inner workings of a famous London-based factory.

Designers? Ballet Austin Wants You — Sightlines

Heads up design creatives — Ballet Austin is looking for you. Changing the paradigm of how a performing arts company typically seeks a designer to create a season campaign, Ballet Austin is launching open-call design commission, soliciting proposals from any and all interested in generating an innovative visual scheme for its 2020-2021 season. A …