#beginner ballerina

[thesecretstoriesofme]

🎀 Beginner Ballet dancer update 🎀

Next week I start with two ballet classes a week. I am really excited. I feel out of shape after vacation. Hopefully these classes will help my body recover from traveling and too much holiday food.

This term I want to challenge myself.

• Remember the choreography. Don’t depend on the teacher or other students all the time

• Middle split straddle

• Get comfortable in split with both legs

• See improvement in strength and technique

I wish you much luck on your journey. I send angels to you. Accept any improvement with love.

If I suck during class it is okay. The time will pass anyways. At least I tried and will keep trying.

xoxo

Amanda

🩰❄️

[vskitty]

mini update: december 8th

workouts:

full body: everyday full body pilates workout

arms: slim arms in 1 week - arm fat loss workout

posture & flexibility exercises:

back exercise and stretch: shoulder & back mobility workout

back stretch: how to do a backbend fast! back flexibility stretches for beginners

legs stretch: stretch for splits (front splits flexibility routine)

weight: 55.6 kg (new low!!)

zone minutes: 55 minutes

supplements:

supplements taken today: iron, b12 and women's probiotic

[imyoursiren]

What my day looked like with the ballet girlies <3

[ziggystarsus]

silly storybook artstyle

it makes me so so happy :))

[artsyhevelen]

I made a dandy’s world oc cause it seemed like fun and I wanted to try to it out her name is Netty (I don’t know how the stats work so I kinda just put whatever lol)

[beyondthebarre]

Counting down the days to go back to class 🩰💖

[koutrasart]

Ballerina Easy & Simple Acrylic painting for Beginners

[professorsparklepants]

Me: so the thing is that beginner's ballet classes are usually for ages 6-7, and the older you get the more expensive it is. by the time you reach high school usually the only people remaining are the ones who intend to go into ballet as a career. so in verse 2 of avril lavigne's sk8r boi, when you fast forward to 5 years later and the ballet girl is at home alone with a baby, implied to be a single parent, there's not only the intended subtext that she's a single mom who had an unexpected pregnancy where the dad skipped out on her, but also the implication that it ruined her career, since show business in general and ballet specifically is so fast paced that most ballerinas can't afford to take time off to have children without sacrificing their career growth. in fact post-quarantine there was a really interesting article about how many ballerinas used that time to have children that their otherwise demanding schedule wouldn't have allowed them-- You, hitting me with a broom: how the hell did you get in my house

[earth4angels]

   JACAERYS VELARYON ─ the king who never was, the prince of dragonstone.

   SYMBOLS OF GENRE       — ★: fluff       — ୨୧: smut       — 𓍢ִ໋🀦: angst

ONE SHOTS

DARLING, I'LL WAIT FOR YOU ★ here 𖣂 jacaerys velaryon x aunt!targaryen reader  summary: after the accident in driftmark the relationship between y/n and jacaerys became distant. come the day of the petition of who was going to be heir to driftmark, the feelings come back. it took a bloody fight for jacaerys to act on his feelings before it was too late and in hopes to unite the house of the dragon.

A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO STEALING A HEART ★ here 𖣂 modern au  summary: opening the most popular flower shop in town came with its perks, regular customers, never-ending business and of course, a cute boy that visits with a new excuse for the sake of new flowers.

MUTED SUNRISE ★ here 𖣂 modern au summary: in the grasp of entertainment, where cameras captured every waking moment of your life — all you wanted was to be in the arms of your boyfriend.

WINTER LETTERS ★ here 𖣂 modern au  summary: where love is found through hidden gifts and a lifetime of memories

HOUR OF THE STARS 𓍢ִ໋🀦 ★ here 𖣂 prince jacaerys velaryon x arryn!reader  summary: Jacaerys is faced with a challenging decision, accept the duty he has and marry Baela or fight for the love he has for you.

ON GOING SERIES

COSMIC DANCER ★ here 𖣂 modern!jacaerys x ballerina reader  summary: it takes a very braggy best friend who says he is the best cupid to ever exist for you to finally accept a blind date. however, you did not expect to cross paths with the one male who everyone wanted, a reputation of a lady-man but what could be worse? right?

TO LOVE ★ ୨୧ here 𖣂 modern au - childhood to lovers  summary: finals season has arrived and jacaerys is worried about the championship game and passing his exams. he just did not think you would change the way of how studying could even work.

DRABBLES

BEAUTIFUL STRANGER 𓍢ִ໋🀦 here 𖣂 modern au  summary: over a year, he watches her from afar, admiring the small details, falling in love with a stranger who does not know he exists. and as the final year of school is almost at its end, he questions whether he wasted time or if it’s the perfect time to recover lost time.

BABY, IM YOURS ★ here 𖣂 modern au  summary: home is where you are, if you asked jacaerys what real love was he would describe every moment with you.

SONORA ★ here 𖣂 modern au  summary: taking care of you as you’re drunk is never a hard task for jacaerys if it means looking at you be so carefree and beautiful.

EPHEMERAL 𓍢ִ໋🀦 here 𖣂 modern jacaerys x oc/reader  summary: a heartbreak nevertheless a breakup is never easy.

please do not steal or post my work anywhere else without my permission; for translations, please ask first.

[alextydaisuda123]

Pepperman (Honesty) from Genocide Tower (@milk-545)

He just appeared, and I already have a fanart for him. He was drawn quite simply, which doesn't surprise me, since there are only 2 colors, blue and a drop of pink. By the way, I was a little surprised by the pointe shoes on his hands, and the author, sorry, but I changed the lacing on his hands, since I thought it would be a little more appropriate to tie it the way they usually tie them when wearing these same pointe shoes. As I understand it, this AU is a big reference to Undertale. Judging by the fact that this Pepperman is blue, he is the soul of Honesty, and he is also a ghost (which I displayed using the glow in the picture). By nature, he is timid, silent and modest. His backstory includes the following facts: he became friends with a girl named Betty, who was just a beginner ballerina, and he received from her as a souvenir: pointe shoes and a tutu (which Pepperman doesn't have, which is a pity, I would have liked to see it😏✨️). And he drew her portrait upon returning to the tower. And Peppino killed him (I don't know why, although judging by the AU title, it's clear why ._.). By the way, I drew a pose that slightly references ballet, no one is against it, right? And for some reason it seems to me that because of his emotional state and the reference to ballet, the music "Swan Lake" would suit him, I don't know, I just feel that way.

[thesecretstoriesofme]

Ballet outfit today truly was good. I had an amazing time in class.

I now much later realize that I am very brave for starting ballet at age 15. To one not familiar with ballet you would think I am kidding, but usually ballerinas start at a very young age. Before 9 years old in many cases. Now that a year has almost gone by I feel that I have improved alot. I also have a lot to improve on, i’ll get there someday. I am more comfortable in class now and it is something that I look forward to every week. I did that in the beginning too but then I felt more awkward and nervous. Now I also feel nervous but I don’t care. I try my best.

This song is so beautiful and simply one of the best songs of lana del rey. To me it is a lullaby. It makes me think of cute animals wearing tutu’s sipping on afternoon tea. I feel like that little kid version of me ,that we all have inside us, daydreaming or maybe falling asleep.

xoxo

Amanda

sorry for the disgustingly long post ❤️

[60sloveletter]

10 classic films for beginners

Which hopefully aren’t too basic

Vivacious woman

Summary - College town life gets turned upside down after a button-down botany professor secretly weds a sizzling nightclub singer.

Notes: Jimmy Stewart and Ginger Rogers have incredible chemistry, definitely worth a watch if you love rom-coms!!

Don’t bother to knock

Summary - An airline pilot pursues a live-in babysitter at his hotel and gradually realizes she is not as stable as perhaps she should be.

Notes: one of my favourite Marilyn Monroe performances. This is a one of a kind performance in her catalogue and well worth the watch

The Hitch Hiker

Summary: Roy and Gilbert's fishing trip takes a terrifying turn when the hitchhiker they pick up turns out to be a sociopath on the run from the law. He's killed before, and he lets the two know that as soon as they're no longer useful, he'll kill again. The two friends plot an escape, but the hitchhiker's peculiar physical affliction, an eye that never closes even when he sleeps, makes it impossible for them to tell when they can make a break for it.

Notes: a female directed thriller, the suspense of this story is enough to keep you entertained for the whole run time

Repulsion

Summary: Beautiful young manicurist Carole suffers from androphobia (the pathological fear of interaction with men). When her sister and roommate, Helen, leaves their London flat to go on an Italian holiday with her married boyfriend, Carole withdraws into her apartment. She begins to experience frightful hallucinations, her fear gradually mutating into madness.

Notes: Roman Polanskis first film on English, it really shines in both direction and the performance from Catherine Deneuve

The red shoes

Summary: In this classic drama, Vicky Page is an aspiring ballerina torn between her dedication to dance and her desire to love. While her imperious instructor, Boris Lermontov, urges to her to forget anything but ballet, Vicky begins to fall for the charming young composer Julian Craster.

Eventually Vicky, under great emotional stress, must choose to pursue either her art or her romance, a decision that carries serious consequences.

Notes: the technicolour in this movie really shines against the ballet sequences, if you love ballet, a tortured artist or just some beautiful cinematography, give this a watch.

Roman holiday

Summary: Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring European princess Ann takes off for a night while in Rome. When a sedative she took from her doctor kicks in, however, she falls asleep on a park bench and is found by an American reporter, Joe Bradley, who takes her back to his apartment for safety. At work the next morning, Joe finds out Ann's regal identity and bets his editor he can get exclusive interview with her, but romance soon gets in the way.

Notes: if you’re looking for a movie that feels like a warm hug, try this. Romantic and a gorgeous Gregory Peck, what more do you need

Angel face

Summary: Ambulance driver Frank Jessup is ensnared in the schemes of the sensuous but dangerous Diane Tremayne.

Notes: An almost predictable noir, it’s highly enjoyable seeing Jean Simmons in this type of role

The children’s hour

Summary: A private all-girls boarding school is scandalized when one spiteful student accuses the two young women who run it of having a romantic relationship.

Notes: Audrey Hepburn and Shirley MacLaine add such emotion to this story, making anyone enthralled by the tragic story

The shop around the corner

Summary: Two employees at a gift shop can barely stand one another, without realising that they are falling in love through the post as each other's anonymous pen pal.

Notes: Jimmy Stewart is so charming in this, an amazing watch around the holiday season

Bonnie and Clyde

Summary: In the 1930s, bored waitress Bonnie Parker falls in love with an ex-con named Clyde Barrow and together they start a violent crime spree through the country, stealing cars and robbing banks.

Notes: Faye Dunaways outfits are enough to make you watch this, her berets really brought the trend to life again

[delicate-kitty-collector]

My UTMV AUs & concepts (mostly dreamtale)

1.Horrorverse (new name for the amnesia dreamtale AU)

"AU revolving around Nightmare's journey into the horror Multiverse while having severe amnesia & trying to remember who he once was & facing the terrors along the way"

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2.Runaway AU

"AU where Nightmare runs away from Dreamtale,was found & taken in/adopted by an intimidating but sweet human man who was one of the top assassins and later becomes head of the Assassin corporation and becomes Nightmare's boss as he too becomes an assassin"

"He even finds found family in the presence of his assassin coworkers/peers"

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3.Crossover AU

AU revolving around mlp & Dreamtale

"So far I have Dream as Princess Celestia Nightmare as Princess Luna & Frisk as Twilight sparkle" (If you have any suggestions on who will be who,please share)

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4.Concepts

Flowerfell Nightmare & Flowertale Dream

"Two twin brothers take the place of flowerfell Frisk & Flowertale Frisk,getting souls of their own & help free the monsters"

"Even if it cost their lives"

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5.Ideas

Idol AU idea

Two brothers with different lives,Dream is a worldwide famous celebrity that performs all around the world with his two best friends Blue & Ink. The 3 are known as "Team Stars" & they are very beloved by everyone.

Nightmare is a very skilled bartender that works for years at a 5 star bar and grill in Beach City,he has been doing it for years,due to that he became more sociable & from time to time his boss would have him and some other bartenders to train beginners.

Nightmare & Dream hasn't spoken in years due to something happening years ago that made nightmare leave at age 18 & never came back. But eventually it only took one day and Dream,Blue,& Ink in disguises just to sneak out and explore the city without getting recognized & went into the bar and grill.

Magic Ballerina AU idea

Nim is magical ballerina of nature and she created Nightstone & SunStone from the magic stones of the moon Magic & the sun Magic. She taught them everything she knows and they became very talented male ballerinas performing beside their mother...but sadly there are humans and monsters that are after the moon Magic and the sun Magic...in order to protect her children she used her magic to trap them into two separate music boxes before turning herself into stone.

[fidothefinch]

“Hmm, too long.” The tech, Lisa, pinched the bulging satin at the back of Cass’s heel. “See this? It means the heel will slip off when you go up en pointe. I have something else though. . . “

Cass nodded, heart fluttering with nerves-excitement. While Lisa turned back to the wall of shelving, she slipped the pointe shoes off and packed them back up with reverence.

Bruce watched silently from another chair, learning just as much today as Cass was.

Lisa returned with three new boxes in tow. “Try these,” she said, passing one of them over. “They’re shorter, and the box is more tapered, so you’re less likely to sink into them when you go up.”

Cass opened the next box and adjusted her toe pad before pulling on the next pointe shoe. The slightly rough canvas on the inside gripped the tights-sock they had given her, and the tough frame of the “box” hugged the knuckles where her toes met her feet. She sat back, letting Lisa check, and with a nod of approval she stood.

It was odd, standing in pointe shoes. The bottoms were slightly beveled, making her ankles and feet work harder to keep balance.

“How does it feel?” Lisa asked.

“Good?” Cass shrugged, not looking up from her feet. Her toes barely touched the end of the shoe. Was that right?

“Okay.” Lisa seemed to study her feet a moment longer, before nodding to herself. “Step up, parallel.”

Cass followed her to the small barre and mirror at the end of the fitting room. Gently, she stepped up one foot, letting her weight fall down into her toes, then repeated with the other foot. It was a new sensation, but the box helped support her weight.

“Hmm,” Lisa said. “You’ve got a pretty high arch.”

Cass nodded. “Banana feet,” she offered. It’s what her ballet teacher had told her.

“The shank,” Lisa said, kneeling next to Cass and tapping the bottoms of her feet, “acts as extra support for the feet. This shoe has a flexible shank, which is what schools usually like for beginners. You may benefit from the support a harder shank can give.”

Cass nodded solemnly.

Bruce made a small sound, and Cass darted her eyes toward him in the mirror. “Something wrong?” she asked, suddenly concerned. She lowered her heels, and the pressure released off her toes was such an odd sensation.

Bruce shook his head quickly. “No.” His head tilted to the side, and his body language shifted to soft-love-proud. “You’re a ballerina,” he said.

Cass beamed. She stepped up again, finding her balance and lifting her arms up above her head. She had watched dancers on stage with awe. They were graceful, lighter than air, stronger than steel. Confident in every movement and gesture; the smallest details performed with intention.  Beautiful movement.

And she glowed, as she saw it in all herself.

[bluevelvetjoel]

Dance With You Tonight - Joel Miller x Fem!Reader

Authors Note: Idk who will all read this but hello, I'm Maddie! And welcome to my first written fic ever!! Pls do not judge if this is badly written😭 I would like to thank @punkshort for giving me the confidence for getting this actually written and beta-ing and this and giving me feedback. Much love and enjoy reading! xoxo

Series masterlist next chapter

Synopsis: You were training and studying to become a professional ballet dancer, until fate had other plans. Leaving you crushed and headed into a new career path. Becoming a dance teacher, a way of keeping dance in your life. Still in the process of healing, you meet Joel Miller. A single dad working as a contractor, trying to make his little girl happy by signing her up for dance lessons. Guarded when you first meet him, he teaches you to love a way you haven't before. 

Chapter warnings: Some swearing but that's it for now. Lightly edited. No Y/N

Chapter 1 - Beautiful Stranger (wordcount: 1.5k)

 Dancing was your passion, you had been doing it your entire life. It was clear from the start when your mom took you to see your first professional ballet performance. The costumes, the subtle movements and the rhythm of the music. Setting a goal from when you were just a kid, dreaming you would make it as a ballerina. It was easy to say that dance was your calling, being said from dance instructors. And even being accepted into The Boston Ballet. You had a bright future of dance ahead, you could picture it then. Being on a stage, the bright lights focused on only you. Where you danced for a full audience in a theater. 

Unfortunately right out of graduating,  those dreams came crashing to a halt. It was all because of the accident. It kept you from your training, and not being able to keep up with your dance peers.

You felt there was no direction your life was going anymore, when you had moved back home to Texas to heal, where there was nothing to keep you busy. Then, Miss Beatrice’s dance works came into motion. You were given an opportunity to teach childrens beginners ballet. Your parents urged you to do something productive like this. Thinking you might as well keep some part of dancing in your life, you accepted. 

You were playing the light piano music from your phone, and faced the bright eyed little kids. First practice of the season always seemed to go smoothly. Some were not as excited to be there as others, but nonetheless, you began instruction. Introducing them to the basics, the 5 basic positions. And had them walk across the room doing different movements with their arms.

Then you hear the metal door suddenly open, looking away from your students, you see a broad frame with a duffel bag shoved in his left hand and rushing his daughter to sit on the chair to slip her ballet shoes on. 

“Um pardon the interruption…” he said sincerely. You stop your teaching to smile and walk out of the studio and into the waiting room. 

“That's alright…we aren’t even ten minutes in.” you waved him off, and eyes wandered to the curly haired girl rushing in the waiting room. 

‘Keep on practicing the positions girls..” you say as you walk out the door to greet the dad. You look over to the girl and smile. “You must be Sarah.” You say she nods enthusiastically and beams. “I’m Joel, Sarah’s dad” he introduced himself, holding his hand out for you to take it. His hands were calloused but felt comforting, different from your delicate hand. You could almost feel your breath hitch. “Sorry for bein’ late for the first practice… I was behind at work and was in rush gettin’ home to pick her up.” he said with a sincere face. You examine his features, dark brown eyes that look like they've seen a lot. And lines that were deepening on his forehead.

You introduce yourself and continue to reassure him.  “Again it is no problem at all, just as long as you don't make it a habit.” you tease lightly. He chuckles and runs his hand through his hair. He looks around to see the other parents of the dancers getting agitated, which you notice and realize you need to continue class. “Well Joel, if you aren't busy you are welcome to sit on the bench and watch.” you smile and fold your two hands together. He did just that and took a breath, placing his hands on his knees. “C’mon Sarah, let’s head in.” she skips behind you and you shut the door behind. You gave a warm smile and had her stand at the bar with the others. 

Class then resumes and you catch Sarah up. Joel watches your softness teaching, and your gentle movements as you demonstrated to the peaceful music. Standing on your tiptoes and raising your arms, Joel notices the happiness in your eyes right away. It's as if you entered a completely different reality. He appreciates watching you helping Sarah when she was struggling. Urging her to take a deep breath when she got frustrated. 

Time passed and class ended, the kids rushing out to their parents and babbling. You walk behind them and walk to the desk in the studio office, grabbing papers and handing them to Joel. You were giving him the rundown of fundraising for the studio, and telling him that you needed Sarah's clothing size for therecital costume. You smiled as you saw him struggling to keep a note of all the important things, but he wanted to know and stay involved as much as possible for his kid. He smirked and held the papers up. “You got it.” He then found Sarah, and you waved as they walked out the door with the other families. 

After the studio was cleared for the evening, you collected your bag and water bottle. Then you walked out of the building. 

Unlocking your apartment door you took a deep breath. Not even wanting to think about dinner, you plopped yourself on your couch. Then dialed the nearby Chinese place a few blocks from your place on your phone. Deciding to order takeout, seems like the easiest choice, you think to yourself. 

While waiting for your food you got up and prepared a side salad for yourself in your tiny kitchen. Then rested your elbow on the counter and scrolled through your missed calls. A few being from your mom, shit. You then decide to call her tomorrow, it has already been a long day. Along with wanting to start choreographing the recital dance, even though it would be months away, you still wanted to feel on top of things.

A few hours then passed, and the discarded chinese boxes were still on your coffee table. You had your laptop laying on your chest as you focused. Then looking at the time you groan, placing your laptop at the edge of the couch. You then sit up and stretch, and get ready for bed.

You are now snuggled into the soft duvet and your head resting on your pillow. Your mind wandering in your pool of thoughts as you try to sleep. You cannot help but keep thinking of Joel. Something about him made you want to learn more.  

A few days pass and you are currently in between classes, so you took a break in your office. Typing away on your computer, replying to emails sent by parents, and filling out papers for Miss Beatrice, who owns the studio. 

Completely focused on your work, there was a light knock on your door. Startled out of your trance, you looked up. It was Joel, who had a nervous smile as he held his hand up to wave. 

“Hope m’ not interruptin’ anything?” he says cautiously. You shake your head, close your laptop and tuck a piece of your hair behind your ear. “Not at all, Mr. Miller. Come on in.” you give a warm smile and gesture for him to sit down at the seat across from your desk. He does so and sits himself down and clears his throat. “None of that, please…Mr. Miller is my father.” he teases. You smile and begin talking again, “Alright then, Joel. What can I help you with?” you smile.  

He shifts in his seat and rubs the back of his neck. You could tell something was bothering him. “Sarah has been talkin’ about starting dance lessons for a while now, and I’m excited I was able to get her here.” You nod, and Joel continues talking. “The problem is that I had no idea how much this would cost..” he slightly chuckles. 

“Joel, we are very flexible with our parents. We even offer all sorts of different sorts of payment plans.” you explain. He slowly nods and gives a sigh of relief. “And I will do everything I can to help you guys...Sarah is a really bright student. I would hate to see her leave.” you say sincerely. 

“Thank you very much.” he says. “Really means a lot..what you say ‘bout Sarah.” he says proudly. There's a beat of silence between Joel and you. Next thing you know you’re looking in your desk drawer for a sticky note. Scribbling down your number on the piece of paper and slide it across to him. He takes it and examines it. “What’s this?” he drawls. 

“It’s my phone number, in case you have any more questions for me.” you smile. He nods with a smile. “I really wish I could help you more today, but I have another class that starts in a few minutes.” you say. Joel then stands up and puts the piece of paper in his back jean pocket. He then follows you out of the office, and you open the door. Noticing him gently placing his hand on the small of your back. 

After you both say final goodbyes, you take a deep breath. Watching him exit the building you turn around. It's okay, It's okay, you give all the parents your phone number. You think to yourself. Your mind was churning. You enter the studio and begin warming up and greet the students as they walk in.

[koutrasart]

Ballerina Easy & Simple Acrylic painting for Beginners