Ballet Experience Analysis

Growing up, I took ballet once or twice a week. I had an instructor at my old studio who really gave me my ballet foundation when I was young. I finally realized how important ballet was when I was in eighth grade or about freshman year of high school. However, I had no classes available for me to take besides twice a week with the same instructor. When I moved studios senior year of high school, I started taking ballet 3-4 times per week with an instructor that really educated, pushed, and inspired me. I went to a studio that was based a lot on competition, so it was important for me to take classes in all genres. Not to say that ballet was not important, I just was generally pushed in different directions besides it. I have really enjoyed …show more content…
I think I could also improve by watching my fellow classmates and seeing how they transition through the steps as well. It also comes from knowing the combination well, too. If I feel confident in the combination I can focus on the transitions rather than what I am doing. This goes hand in hand with another goal of mine, to be able to understand and pick up combinations faster. Sometimes in class, I am doing unfamiliar exercises and steps so it is difficult for me to truly understand what I am doing. Then doing the exercise becomes an attempt to copy, rather than perfect the steps on my own. I think that my goals are very attainable if I truly set my mind to them. I have tons of opportunities to work on my ballet technique during the week, which is very exciting. I need to constantly remember my goals, listen to the knowledge that my instructors pass onto me, and push myself every single day. Lastly, in order for my professors to help me with my goals, I think that I just desire to be corrected. Having instructors that constantly adjust your arms, back, turn out, and give advice on technique helps me improve much