Help in ballet??

i have been dancing for quite a long time, and this year my ballet teacher moved everyone in my class up except for me. =(

that makes me really sad and mad but anyways. i was wondering if anybody has any tips to be better and also how i can show her that i really want to move up and that i will work really hard for it...thanks so much!

Help in ballet??passions soap opera

Talk to your teacher about how you can improve your techinque. And in class, remember that it's not social hour - pay attention and really try to mimic what she is doing. Watch yourself in the mirror and if it doesn't look like what she's doing, practice at home until you can figure it out. If you don't understand something, ask.

Remember that most ballet moves require controlled movements through the ball of the foot. This is one of the biggest problems that beginning ballet students have - the lack of a pointed and flexible foot. Simply lifting your foot is not a degage. Simply raising your leg is not an arabesque. Simply jumping in the air is not a changement. Control the movement, point your feet, turn out your leg, and mirror the teacher.

Also, remember your lines. In plie, your bottom should not stick out, your shoulders should not tip forward, and your head should not look down. Your fingertips should never turn up (for the most part), your arms should always be in control, and you should always be as turned out as your body will allow (FROM THE HIPS, NOT THE FEET). Always pull up and be strong.

Control your movements, no flailing, and you may be able to improve your technique.

Good luck to you.

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You can go to the library and get some books on ballet.It helped me. This past year I was in ballet 3 and when the year was almost over they moved me to ballet 4 and I passed the level! So trust me those help. Also check out some video's and dvd's. You should ask your teacher why you didn't move on. Then ask her what you can do.
Ask your teacher why she didn't move you up, and ask her what you can do to improve. Generally with ballet there is always a reason. Ask her to help you with the extra workload, and if she can't see if she can get someone else to do so. And practice at home. Get your parents to set up a barre for you somewhere, even in the garage if necessary. Show your teacher that you are willing to put in the extra time and effort and you will be rewarded.
I know exactly how you feel. Sometimes it seemed to me as if everyone else was advancing ahead of me. A few things I would suggest to help are to:

-talk to your teacher: Teachers want to make their students better, so

there must be a reason that you stayed behind. Sometimes the truth is hard to take, but if you really want to improve, you should know what is hindering you. Also, I would suggest asking your teacher about specific things you could practice to improve and additional things you could do at home (stretching, exercises, etc.).

-stay after class: Spend as little as five minutes every day really thinking about the corrections you were given and work on them. It may help that you're in a less stressful environment. Plus, if your teacher sees you taking the initiative of staying after, he/she should be very impressed.

-keep a journal: My old teachers always told us to write down all our corrections after class. It sounds really corny but it can actually work, if you take it seriously. You don't have to write down every single correction, but if you notice that you tend to get the same correction over and over again, it should give you a signal that you should spend some extra time on what is hindering you.

-get inspired: Whenever I watch professional dancers, I am always inspired to lead their lives and to be just as good as them. When you watch really beautiful dance, you should leave with a sense of awe.

-be confident: Don't act cocky, but know that you are a good dancer and keep that in mind. Volunteer if someone needs to demonstrate. Try to go in the first group, and know the combinations. My teachers always tell me how confident I am compared to how I used to be, and have noticed a major change in my dancing, for the better.

Also, always, always, dance for yourself. If you aren't dancing for yourself, it's not even worth it. And, getting moved up, even though it is a good opportunity for more difficult dancing for the other girls, may be just a symbol of status in your mind (I am a major offender of that).

Best of luck to you!