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Read moreMORE INFOAn Ode To Overstretching – The Old Gypsy Ways of Madame La Jaune
$25.00 AUDNow Exclusively Available on Amazon For Just $20 USD
This hilarious children’s book brings some well needed lightness to the serious issue of overstretching that is rife in the dance and gymnastics industries. It is a perfect book to have in your waiting area, to promote discussion on this important topic.
The story of Madame La Jaune was spawned from a conversation between Lisa Howell and her dad, Mike, when Lisa asked him if he could draw up some cartoons of the crazy overstretched positions that dancers are seen in these days all over social media. She wanted to highlight the potential danger to the body that was caused by sitting in positions like these, whilst still appealing to everybody’s sense of humour. From there, the story took a life of its own. The pictures were an absolute success and members of the dance world fell in love with the simple but clear message that was embodied in Madame La Jaune.
Mike then took matters into his own hands and began exploring the back story to explain his often mused upon question “Why do good people sometimes teach badly?”
6 months later and this is the result, a story of dance, comedy and science. This book will give you an insight into the other side of Overstretching and the seemingly crazy ways of some teachers. Follow Madame La Jaune and understand her point of view, as well as where we go to from here!
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Read moreMORE INFOLevel 1 Online Dance Teacher Training ( EDT / Toronto)
$750.00*** SOLD OUT! ***
** Due to popular demand we will be launching another series of Level One Online Virtual Workshops over the coming weeks**
CLICK HERE for upcoming virtual workshops
NB: Due to International travel restrictions this workshop has been converted to an Online Virtual Workshop. We have created a solution that gives you the best of both worlds, with 5 live Zoom workshops along with assess to our Online Teacher Training portal which has all of the content filmed in detail for ongoing reference. You may book directly through this site or email workshops@theballetblog.com to find out more.
- The Virtual Workshop will be $750 AUD (excl GST) and is strictly limited to just 15 Participants.
- The cost includes all five of the live webinars, plus 9 months free access to the Online Teacher Training Portal (Valued at $741 USD)
- Approximate cost in USD is $490 (Check current conversion on www.xe.com)
Online Content – Thankfully, before COVID-19 happened I meticulously filmed every part of the course, including all my anecdotes, assessment tests, exercises and explorations, and organised it into an easy to use Online Teacher Training Portal. I have coupled the video content with downloadable PDF’s for use in class, to make it even easier to apply. I have also continued to add to the collection with regular Members Coaching Calls, discussing and demonstrating how to apply all offered content to specific situations such as working with a dancer with hip pain, dealing with Plantar Fascia Pain and Managing Back Pain. Previously this exclusive Online Portal has only been available to individuals who have completed the course in person, however I have decided to open this up to those who were booked on the live events this year, as I still want this information to get out into the world.
4 Live Zoom Workshops – We all know that learning in person is so much more engaging than watching videos online, and I personally love meeting every teacher who attends my courses. To replicate the depth of learning and personal connection we feel at the in-person course, I have organised a series of four Zoom Webinars for each location to ensure you get the most out of your investment in your education. These calls will be limited to just 15 individuals booked into your location so that you will have plenty of time to ask questions.
Call #1 – Introduction, Navigation of the Portal, Postural Control & Warm Up- Toronto, CAD – Tue 2nd June, 2020 at 7:00 pm – 9:00pm EDT
- Sydney, AUS – Wed 3rd June, 2020 at 9.00am- 11.00am AEST
Call #2 – Core Stability and Flexibility Training Modules- Toronto, CAD – Sun, 16th August 2020 at 8:00 am – 12pm EDT
- Sydney, AUS – Sun, 16th August 2020 at 10:00 pm – 2.00am AEST
Call #3 – Basic Classical Technique- Toronto, CAD – Mon, 17th August 2020 at 8:00 am – 12pm EDT
- Sydney, AUS – Mon, 17th August 2020 at 10:00 pm – 2.00am AEST
Call #4 – The Dancers Hip- Toronto, CAD – Tues, 18th August 2020 at 8:00 am – 12pm EDT
- Sydney, AUS – Tues, 18th August 2020 at 10:00 pm – 2.00am AEST
Call #5 – Foot Injuries, Spinal Mobility & Arabesques – Additional Day- Toronto, CAD – Wed, 19th August 2020 at 8:00 am – 12pm EDT
- Sydney, AUS – Wed, 19th August 2020 at 10:00 pm – 2.00am AEST
Over 1000 teachers from 28 different countries have attended this unique workshop for Dance Teachers and Health Professionals. Join this growing group of dedicated educators and become inspired by learning alongside like-minded professionals.
For full details of the content of the workshop please visit our page outlining our 3 Day Dance Teacher and Health Professional Workshop.
If you are booking for more than one attendee, please make sure to use each attendee’s personal details (Name and Email) so that they are correctly registered and receive all of the appropriate information.
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Read moreMORE INFOProtected: Level 1 Online Dance Teacher Training ( EDT/ West Palm Beach, Florida)
$750.00**SOLD OUT**
** Due to popular demand we will be launching another series of Level One Online Virtual Workshops over the coming weeks**
CLICK HERE for upcoming virtual workshops
What’s included:
- 5 live Zoom workshops with Lisa Howell. If you have missed the first call, please do not hesitate to secure your spot. You will be sent a recording of the first call upon booking, allowing you to get up to speed with all the content, before attending the four day workshop in August.
- Unlimited Access to the recording of each virtual workshop
- 9 months unlimited access to the Online Teacher Training Portal (Valued at $741 USD).
- Weekly Coaching Calls with Lisa
Online Content – Thankfully, before COVID-19 happened I meticulously filmed every part of the course, including all my anecdotes, assessment tests, exercises and explorations, and organised it into an easy to use Online Teacher Training Portal. I have coupled the video content with downloadable PDF’s for use in class, to make it even easier to apply. I have also continued to add to the collection with regular Members Coaching Calls, discussing and demonstrating how to apply all offered content to specific situations such as working with a dancer with hip pain, dealing with Plantar Fascia Pain and Managing Back Pain. Previously this exclusive Online Portal has only been available to individuals who have completed the course in person, however I have decided to open this up to those who were booked on the live events this year, as I still want this information to get out into the world.
4 Live Zoom Workshops – We all know that learning in person is so much more engaging than watching videos online, and I personally love meeting every teacher who attends my courses. To replicate the depth of learning and personal connection we feel at the in-person course, I have organised a series of four Zoom Webinars for each location to ensure you get the most out of your investment in your education. These calls will be limited to just 15 individuals booked into your location so that you will have plenty of time to ask questions.
Call #1 – Introduction, Navigation of the Portal, Postural Control & Warm Up
- Miami, USA – Thur 4th June, 2020 at 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm EDT
- Sydney, AUS – Fri 5th June, 2020 at 9:00 am – 11.00am AEST
- This call has been recorded for you to watch at anytime before the four day intensive.
Call #2 – Core Stability and Flexibility Training Modules- Miami, USA – Fri 21st August, 2020 at 8:00 am – 12pm EDT
- Sydney, AUS – Fri 21st August, 2020 at 10:00 pm – 2.00am AEST
Call #3 – Basic Classical Technique- Miami, USA – Sat 22nd August, 2020 at 8:00 am – 12pm EDT
- Sydney, AUS – Sat 22nd August, 2020 at 10:00 pm – 2.00am AEST
Call #4 – The Dancers Hip- Miami, USA – Sun 23rd August, 2020 at 8:00 am – 12pm EDT
- Sydney, AUS – Sun 23rd August, 2020 at 10:00 pm – 2.00am AEST
Call #5 – Foot Injuries, Spinal Mobility & Arabesques- Miami, USA – Mon 24th August, 2020 at 8:00 am – 12pm EDT
- Sydney, AUS – Mon 24th August, 2020 at 10:00 pm – 2.00am AEST
For full details of the content of the workshop please visit our page outlining our 3 Day Dance Teacher and Health Professional Workshop.
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Read moreMORE INFOLevel 1 Online Dance Teacher Training (UTC-5 / Chicago, IL)
$750.00***SOLD OUT***
** Due to popular demand we will be launching another series of Level One Online Virtual Workshops over the coming weeks**
CLICK HERE for upcoming virtual workshops
What’s included:
- 5 live Zoom workshops with Lisa Howell . ( If you have missed the first call, please do not hesitate to secure your spot. You will be sent a recording of the first call upon booking, allowing you to get up to speed with all the content, before attending the four day workshop in August.
- Unlimited Access to a recording of each virtual workshop
- 9 months unlimited access to the Online Teacher Training Portal (Valued at $741 USD).
- Weekly Coaching Calls with Lisa
Online Content – Thankfully, before COVID-19 happened I meticulously filmed every part of the course, including all my anecdotes, assessment tests, exercises and explorations, and organised it into an easy to use Online Teacher Training Portal. I have coupled the video content with downloadable PDF’s for use in class, to make it even easier to apply. I have also continued to add to the collection with regular Members Coaching Calls, discussing and demonstrating how to apply all offered content to specific situations such as working with a dancer with hip pain, dealing with Plantar Fascia Pain and Managing Back Pain. Previously this exclusive Online Portal has only been available to individuals who have completed the course in person, however I have decided to open this up to those who were booked on the live events this year, as I still want this information to get out into the world.
5 Live Zoom Workshops – We all know that learning in person is so much more engaging than watching videos online, and I personally love meeting every teacher who attends my courses. To replicate the depth of learning and personal connection we feel at the in-person course, I have organised a series of four Zoom Webinars for each location to ensure you get the most out of your investment in your education. These calls will be limited to just 15 individuals booked into your location so that you will have plenty of time to ask questions.
Call #1 – Introduction, Navigation of the Portal, Postural Control & Warm Up- This call has been recorded and available for you to watch at anytime.
Call #2 – Core Stability and Flexibility Training Modules- Chicago, USA – Fri, 24th July 2020 at 4pm- 8pm UTC-5
- Sydney, Australia – Sat, 25th July 2020 at 7.00am- 11.00am AEST
Call #3 – Basic Classical Technique- Chicago, USA – Sat, 25th July 2020 at 4pm – 8pm UTC-5
- Sydney, Australia – Sun, 26th July 2020 at 7.00am- 11.00am AEST
Call #4 – The Dancers Hip- Chicago, USA – Sun, 26th July 2020 at 4pm – 8pm UTC-5
- Sydney, Australia – Mon, 27th July 2020 at 7.00am- 11.00am AEST
Call #5 – Foot Injuries, Spinal Mobility & Arabesques- Chicago, USA – Mon, 27th July 2020 at 4pm – 8pm UTC-5
- Sydney, Australia – Tues, 28th July 2020 at 7.00am- 11.00am AEST
Over 1000 teachers from 28 different countries have attended this unique workshop for Dance Teachers and Health Professionals. Join this growing group of dedicated educators and become inspired by learning alongside like-minded professionals.
For full details of the content of the workshop please visit our page outlining our 3 Day Dance Teacher and Health Professional Workshop.
If you are booking for more than one attendee, please make sure to use each attendee’s personal details (Name and Email) so that they are correctly registered and receive all of the appropriate information.
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Add to cartMORE INFOMy Beginner Pointe Companion Guide for Teachers
$30.00 AUDThis 85 page supplementary companion guide for teachers has been specifically designed to allow you to quickly access the appropriate information for each section of the program. Having photographs and step by step instructions for all of the strengthening exercises, as well as the class work, will save you time and effort in delivering the program.
After consulting with many studio owners who loved the My Beginner Pointe Program, the decision was made to add a guide book as some teachers expressed their concern in struggling to remember all of the elements of each exercise when passing it on to their students.
ALL PRICES ARE IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS & ARE EXCLUSIVE OF GST
Visit www.xe.com to check the current exchange rate
If your preferred version is not available on The Ballet Blog, you can find it on the My Beginner Pointe site which can be found by clicking HERE
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Select optionsPointe & Flexibility Intensive, Brisbane, AU, September, 2020
$450.00 AUDLocation: Bayside Dance
Address: 2/264 Tingal Road, Wynnum, Brisbane, QLD, 4178Pointe Intensive – Wednesday 23rd & Thursday 24th September 2020
Flexibility Intensive – Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th September 2020** Registration Open **
( Strictly limited to 15 participants per workshop)
At this stage we are still hopeful that by September we will be able to resume some normality to our lives and this workshop will be able to go ahead.
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Add to cartMORE INFOThe Perfect Pointe System
$200.00 AUD‘The Perfect Pointe System’ takes the science of dance medicine out of the text book and into the classroom! Enjoy the combination of anatomical and scientific research in a clear and easy-to-use format to transform your teaching of pointe work to young students.
The original hard copy of The Perfect Pointe System is currently out of stock as Lisa is in the process of updating and reformatting the program. This will hopefully be launched mid next year. However, we have had a lot of enquiries about the program, and so we have created an online version of the program so you can get started straight away. You will then have the option of upgrading to the new version for a minimal fee when it has been released.
All prices are in Australian Dollars & are exclusive of GST
Visit www.xe.com to check the current exchange rate.
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Add to cartMORE INFOProtected: Training Turnout in Tiny Dancers- Cleveland, Brisbane, September, 2020
$300.00 AUDLocation: Redland Dance
Address: Unit 6/55 Shore St W, Cleveland QLD 4163
Date: Monday 28th September, 2020
Times: 9am to 5pm
Many teachers struggle with hip pain and injuries in their adolescent dancers, but few realise how much of this stems from the training that children had in their early years. This course delves into the delicate art of training turnout in tiny dancers, through to adolescents. In conjunction with early childhood Master Teacher Beverly Spell, we explore safe ways to develop both range and control in young hips, preparing them for higher level work in the future, while having fun with creative play in the classroom. All good learning is laid down in layers; we explore what concepts need to be introduced at what ages and how to practice this in class. This course is perfect for teachers who are looking to incorporate the right preparatory exercises into their tiny dancer classes to help them develop correctly and avoid injury in their hips.
Our Training Turnout for Tiny Dancers is designed specifically for dance teachers!
Please note that this course is a stand alone course and does not require you to take the Level One workshop prior to attending. However, we highly recommend you familiarise yourself with Lisa’s approach prior to attending to the workshop.
If you are booking for more than one attendee, please make sure to use each attendee’s personal details (Name and Email) so that they are correctly registered and receive all of the appropriate information.