Ballet Class Etiquette THAT NO ONE TELLS YOU🌹

[@juliaxxx9034]

Turning towards the barre is a form of respect, since the barre is your ‘partner’. When dancing with an actual partner, you also turn towards them instead of turning your back on them (literally 😂).

[@jane_edits13.]

i dont think its that traditional its kinda common sense in my ballet class. Even tho my country doesnt pay too much attention to dance and more to education and finances, we still follow some rules, just not all 😅so sorry to any hardcore dancers here but my ballet school doesnt even take late coming so seriously 💀

[@dansasap]

Actually there's also a technical aspect: beginners start learning the moves facing the barre and then the exercises evolve into dropping one hand or the other, and then facing to the sides only. That's how you learn to, balance to do the soutenus used to change sides. Turning towards the barre makes catching it much easier as you change hands, it helps a lot if you're even just slightly off balance as you turn. Try doing it and you'll see.

[@dansasap]

And also technically, if your working leg is the left (holding the barre with your right hand), and you start/finish in fifth position with the left foot in front, you then go yo relevé to turn, and the only way to turn is right, towards the barre. Try turning the other way, it simply doesn't work, unless you actually go to piqué to turn left, which is much more difficult.

[@Womanwithblackdog]

I think turning to instead of away is the way we begin before we understand balance. When you think about it, this is how we learn to remain in our own space also. Though much of this is common sense, your presentation is delightful and helps everyone to remember. I would love to see your advice about “stuff”. Some dancers bring considerable baggage to class based on videos of pro level classes. Stuff management advice would be good.

[@caroleberreur9585]

This is also how I learnt it indeed. The barre is your extension to later pas de deux (and also why you shouldn’t crush it too strongly as later you will be holding someone’s hand you don’t want to grip too hard either).

[@armand9199]

Super excited for this. I started taking classes as an adult and there are so many little things that literally NO ONE TELLS YOU.

[@balletreign]

Hahaha definitely! We’re gonna lay it all out for yall today ✌🏻✌🏻

[@rebelmama37]

The other thing they didn't mention is spacing on the floor. Always give yourself an arms and legs length away from others and stagger yourself between those in front of you so you and others behind so you can see in the mirror.

[@Zoe-gt9ef]

@@balletreign hey I wanted to ask if you think it's too late to start ballet at like 14 cause i was scared it's like too late most people start at like age 5 or 6 so

[@CookieManatee]

​@@Zoe-gt9ef Maybe i'm not the best to answer, but depends on what do you want to do with it. There are people who started late but still made it to dance as a professional in a company or freelancer, so if you work hard and stay dedicated it's possible, and if you just want it as a hobby, you are so not late. I started less than 2years ago at 27 and i'm told i'm making good progress and now do some (beginner) pointe work too. At 14 as a hobby you have PLENTY of time to work your way up. Just give yourself space to grow

[@kdub10009]

@@Zoe-gt9efit’s not too late!! I’ve known professional ballerinas who started at that age or later. You’ll have to work harder and will feel behind the others at the beginning but don’t give up, you’re not too old!

[@SolveForHue]

My little socially inept autistic heart is so happy ❤ literally having social cues/rules explained is such a godsend, that you!!

[@JaneSmith-j7e]

Doh

[@meganknipe4393]

I had operations on both my feet in my 3rd (and final) year of tertiary ballet study….I had to sit in on all classes to observe and when casts were removed I did floor barre during classical ballet lessons for quite a while. It was the most valuable thing I could do and absorbed everyone’s corrections. By the time I had to attempt dancing, the one teacher commented on how she could see I was applying everything I’d seen and heard (even though my feet were weak) Watching class has great benefits.

[@balletreign]

You’re a great example of this point! Observing class is never a waste 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@julijepp]

Me watching World Ballet day company Videos 😅

[@recitalsbyrebecca]

"Respect the Piano" is one of those helpful lessons that will serve ballet students well in all aspects of their life! Thanks for including a few practical tips about working with pianists. 😊🎹

[@oceanelf2512]

True, especially when you have a pianist who loves her work and puts her all into it. :)

[@aflatminor-40]

RESPECT PIANO-CHAN 🔥🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣

[@sharimeline3077]

I haven't had the privilege to work with a live pianist since I was young. As an older adult without much talent (just undying love), I'm always in classes with recordings of music. If you are lucky enough to take classes with a live pianist, TREASURE THAT PERSON. It makes so much difference. Of course you can have a good class without one, but it's so much better with. Shout out to the ballet class pianists, we love you ❤

[@balletreign]

Completely agree; nothing is better than dancing to live music. Musicians are ballet’s other half 🎶✨

[@oceanelf2512]

Thank you! Yes. I have been working as a pianist for ballet classes for years, and absolutely love it. Everyone I've worked with all say the same as you, and it makes sense. Even the same music sounds different from different pianists. And the same pianist can sound different from class to class, so it's always an inspirational time I think. And my Mom was always so proud of me for this work. She always said that she would not put her child into a ballet class that did not have live music. :) So thanks for saying pretty much what she has said all along, and also making me feel even more appreciated.

[@julijepp]

Live music is such a treat, the pianist is an artist too!

[@jenniferpearce1052]

Mine was Pam, 40 years ago!

[@margareth1504]

I remember it was a treasure to have when I was a child, I love the sound of the piano because it reminds me of ballet classes.

[@francoislechampi2002]

Have been waiting for "say thank you to the pianist" for half of the video, good job ladies

[@Swimmer47]

I am a big burly ex-football player whose family loved the ballet when I was young. My mother loved Pavlova. Our house was filled with paintings of ballet scenes, e.g., Swan Lake. My point is I have always loved the ballet and I’ve been delighted with your videos, allowing me to appreciate the art further. Thank you lovely ladies.

[@michelleshephard9690]

I am not a ballerina; but I loved this segment on etiquette. Being polite, thoughtful and respectful goes a long way in most careers.

[@l.alexandra5871]

In all my years of training - from age seven until retiring I was never, ever late to class. In fact I can barely remember anyone being late to class. More important (!!!) you didn’t hit on dancer placements in the center. If it’s a professional class, your rank always determines where you get to stand. A Principal always stands in the front and the lowest members stand in the back - but also take your cue from a more revered dancer who may want to stand in the back because she’s just marking the class or only staying for a segment of class. Other times - especially at a more elite school - the teacher places the students in the front and/or center as a way to reward the better dancers. The strongest dancers with the best techniques should always have right of way. When doing a diagonal the same thing applies. Never talk or gossip in class, don’t hang on the barre while others are doing combinations. Never chew gum. I’ve never heard of anyone asking for a bathroom break. We always applaud the teacher at the end of class.

[@southboundagain]

The thanks at the end! It just brought back memories of my ballet class as a child, where we didn't have a pianist, so we were all taught to curtsey and say "Thank you, Miss Theresa! Thank you, tape recorder!"

[@Janne_Mai]

That's ADORABLE.

[@sabinedeixler2637]

Awww that's so sweet.

[@K_ballet]

And record player! 😳

[@limitlessdancestudio]

I love this! Now i say thank you Miss Liz's cell phone and thank you Miss Liz! ❤

[@EmL-kg5gn]

That’s so cute 😭

[@esterdrass4964]

I am a new ballet nerd. Watching these videos makes me want to take classes, as an inexperienced adult. While there are no classes around me that offer these type of classes, these videos inspire me. I do already have a ballet barre in the basement, so I began KZbin classes. It's been very different for me. Working muscles that are, not worked out during the gym time.

[@chilanya]

sometimes i take class with less experienced dancers and then it's suddenly very obvious that these things need to be taught when you're a beginner, to make a class run more smoothly. not everyone has the awareness to pick it up by themselves.

[@cherylodbert6469]

This is my 48 years in ballet, and I started as a very young adult. I enjoyed your tips because we were taught all those things, I took class at the University of Michigan and other studios in Ann Arbor and got excellent training from many different teachers through the years. Your video really included just about everything I could think of I really enjoyed it along with the clips of the excellent dancing

[@balletreign]

Thank you for kind words and glad you enjoyed the video 💕

[@lizsbohodreamvlog2905]

I was taught that we turn towards the barre because the barre represents our “partner” (carrying over from the old court dances where it would be rude to turn your back on your partner before or after a dance).

[@lizzylambardo8103]

As someone with asthma who grew up dancing, bring your inhaler into the studio with you and set it somewhere out of the way- whether that's at the front by the mirror, or the side of the room, or the back corner, wherever, put it there. You can ask the teacher, and usually, there's a spot they'd prefer you to put your inhaler in. I've been in some classes where water bottles in the studio were encouraged to keep people from actually leaving the room when they need a drink, and there's a space to put the water bottles. If your class is like that, put the inhaler there with the water bottles.

[@marylee8372]

I'm also super excited about this topic! Young dancers, and oldsters who are new to ballet, need to know that ballet is not just another exercise class.

[@balletreign]

Exactlyyyy ✨✨ there’s a lot packed into this one so feel free to bring a notebook! ✌🏻✌🏻

[@sonjaravengate]

In our school if someone has an injury or has been sick and is not anymore but can't still train we watch the class and write down good things that people did and also corrections and then read them for the class afterwards. It's actually very informative and you learn how like oh so do she does it like that, maybe i do it too I should turnout the bottom leg more aswell, ect.❤

[@ninjacoughdrop]

I accompanied several levels of ballet class through most of my college years. It always made me feel so appreciated when the dancers would thank me after class. It was such a fun job!

[@divab63]

Also, if you are slower, do not stand in the front in center. Same goes if you are not sure if the combination. At the end of reverance, we always clapped for the teacher and then the pianist. That was taught in the very first classes.

[@Kachikawawa]

As both a dancer and pianist thank you for the piano segment lol that was very much needed

[@lilliedoubleyou3865]

Love all this advice (honestly I love anything that speaks to etiquette nowadays) But especially the habit of personally thanking teacher/partner/pianist-this is like what we do at the school where I work. The culture is for each student to come up at the end of class/period and say “thank you” and shake hands. I think it goes a long way toward seeing class as a privilege and ennobling learning, but also, it’s so cute when little kindergartners squeak out a thank you and stick out their hand to be shaked ❤

[@emitch9213]

When I had taken classes at Robert Joffrey's NYC studio, the company came into my class. This was a time when Mr. Joffrey was living. A very unusual surprise to have the company suddenly enter just at the barre class to begin. All of us, dancers in class, stepped out and away from the ballet barre. The PRIVELEGE was ours to express our respect and courtesy TO LET the JOFFREY COMPANY DANCERS take the ballet barre. Though the ballet barre was crowded, the JOFFREY company dancers were certainly kind to acknowledge a place for us. Needless to say, the likes of Martine van Hamel and Rebecca Wright were a pleasure to see work. Van Hamel had feet of steel. Wright had a quadruple shank for her point shoes. When I had been a SUPER for one of Wright's lead in 'Petroushka,' (she was with A.B.T., then) her point shoe's shank cracked. She had no challenge to continue on her point. I had fun talking with her after her performance, while she was removing her makeup. Also, sometimes, when a ballet barre is crowded, and the ballet teacher tells one to take the piano, is an indication of a dancer's center strength that the piano is rarely touched, as a ballet barre. The teacher sees this in a dancer. Such a quiet honor. The pianist knows, too.

[@patmaurer8541]

Thank you for including the essential aspect of recovering gracefully! Ettiquette is meant to improve relationships by providing common ground and, for human beings, that requires a way to communicate apologies. 🙂

[@Ohana1-l4y]

Ah I love it, that the ballet world is still so respectfully, to the teachers, pianists and between the dancers of course. Such good atmosphere to learn, if everybody just keeps on these unofficial rules.

[@jinsoulsbetta]

the barre etiquette when late is so important, because it first of all annoys the dancers themselves. we were warming up and i had my barre spot, this girl comes in 15 minutes late and goes and literally squeezes in next to me and this other girl who was her friend. i was so annoyed ?? we werent even able to dance and she still stayed there to be with her friend. eventually the teacher moved her away but the tendus were uncomfortable

[@MikeA15206]

These are the same rules when I studied professionally in the 1980’s, so glad to see that they are still being upheld. Turning towards the bar was interesting, always did it but didn’t even realize.

[@katherinec2759]

On being late: "Sometimes, despite your best efforts, you... get stuck in traffic..." or you have to go over a bridge that has the ability to open for boats, and they leave the bridge open for a boat a LONG way away, so despite leaving early, you are stuck for TWENTY MINUTES waiting for this stupid boat to pass so they will close the bridge so that you can go through. (What? No, I'm not still salty about this weekend, nope nope nope...)

[@peace-now]

This talk is so important. It applies to life in general too, in understanding the rules of behaviour.

[@kerriemckinstry-jett8625]

Injuries: Tell your teacher. If it's planned (surgery/procedure), tell your teacher in advance. Attend class if it's possible (if your injury is not too severe) and at least watch. If you have a foot injury & can't wear pointe shoes or regular ballet slippers, do what you can in class in socks. Listen to your teacher if they have tips, e.g. stretches to help while you heal, if you're injured on one side make sure you work both sides evenly, etc. I had minor toe surgery two weeks ago. I could let my teacher know & tell her the recovery time is supposed to be 2 - 3 weeks. I went to class in socks, then transitioned to ballet slippers when I could, & hope to be back in pointe shoes this week. 🤞 Most studios allow/prefer that you bring water bottles into the classroom & have a space for them & drink breaks. Most studios don't mind torn tights because they can develop runs pretty easily & it might take time to replace them (tips: sew them, use clear nail polish). Also, if nothing is really going on, e.g. the teacher is switching the music or something, it's not polite to slouch... stand in first or fifth, stretch out a muscle, get a quick drink of water, but don't slouch or start chatting.

[@jackson5802]

This is helpful since I don't pick up on social cues well let alone ballet cues. I'm going to a trainee program and am super nervous but this helps

[@oceanelf2512]

The most precious thank yous I have ever received were hugs from the little ones after class was over. Every once in a while, a student would come up and give me a hug. Completely unexpected and so touching.

[@emilbrain121]

what an incredible timing, i started a beginner class last week- partially due to the fascination with the artform your channel has given me- and am having an incredible time, but was awkward needing a break once! great advice and great vibes, love yall :D

[@theq8688]

At my uni (i studied music) putting things on the piano was a cardinal sin. Especially drinks. Touching was fine but park your stuff on there and heads were rolling lol

[@Stephanie-ry9or]

I was taught that you always turn towards the barre because the barre is your partner. My teacher was trainer at the Royal Ballet School in London.

[@natkat6569]

Im part of En Pointe School of Ballet As both a dancer, teacher, and co-artistic director Been trying to help implement some more classical ballet etiquette. This video helped me learn we're doing pretty well on this. Thank you!! (For those wondering we're in utah near the slc area. We have beginning + pointe adults, mens & boys program, normal ballet ages 3+ as well as beginning classes for teens who want to learn ballet for the first time! 💕💕

[@NSResponder]

3:29 When arriving late for a martial arts class, one stands by the side of the mat, and waits for Sensei to wave you in, at which ponit you bow and then join in.

[@krazikatladi3729]

I'm intending to take adult classes next year and i'm doing my research and studying all them basic terms and etiquettes. This video definitely helps soo much!

[@emimoondust]

10:42 - as someone who used to ballet and is pretty used to the etiquette but gets anxious abt driving, i hope that one day it becomes second nature like dancing is lol 😂

[@isabelaandzico]

And onstage, for the love of Vaganova, stage left crosses in front of stage right AND if the conductor is playing you dance. Unless you cannot walk because something bad happened, you dance. That brings me to suggest you Ballet 🩰 Queens 👸🏻 do a video about onstage etiquette! Like if a dancer falls during Snow ❄️ (someone always falls during snow 😂), you grand jeté over her like she’s roadkill (I had to do that); if a flower falls and you’re onstage and have the ability to gracefully pick it up like it’s part of your role, you do it. You’re responsible for your own props and costumes - I once almost got into a fight because a fellow dancer stole my tiara 👑 because she had lost hers and knew she’d be in trouble! Backstage is a war zone where polite chaos Reigns (see what I did there 😂) so when the stage manager says “places, please!” It’s not a suggestion it’s an immediate order. And of course MERDE for all!🩰

[@balletreign]

YESSS 😅😅 we actually did do a video on stage etiquette, and many other etiquette videos on our channel. Feel free to check out this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLCqQmaaIuEK8I2edipkEXdWHE0zS3m_yR&si=bj8ez1d0GeKTbc6X

[@isabelaandzico]

@@balletreign I’ll be watching it today! How did I miss it? Maybe is my ADHD entering the chat 💬🙈

[@Amlett]

This is great! I'm in a small town studio with three steady students in my ballet class including myself, and so some of these may not apply at the moment, but I will make sure to keep all of this in mind when I eventually take ballet classes somewhere else. Watching class is genuinely so helpful though! When it's that time of the month and cramps get too bad, I'll sit and watch and write down critiques I hear or combinations I want to remember! I have a cute little dance journal that I keep in my dance bag. :)

[@mermaidopulence8539]

So at our studio when we have more than two people at the barre (unless they are the tiny level 2's (so cute) lol) we still face the same direction even on the other side. Also during parent observation week at the end of class after we finish thanking the teacher we also thank the parents too for sitting in on the class. The love seeing all of us curtsy to them at the end of the class.

[@RachelKNg]

What a great topic! I learned this stuff through observation 😂 It’s great that someone is spelling it out! ❤

[@balletreign]

Thanks for being here today! So glad u enjoyed this ✨✨

[@iligalvan]

Just took my first class in 15 years this morning! 🩰 Your videos have caught me up with what I've been missing out! I feel wayyyy more up to date. Especially the long form commentary and break downs. love itttt!!!! Thanks yall! 🧸❤️‍🩹🧸❤️‍🩹

[@girlonline2647]

With regards to the direction we turn to face the other side of the barre, my old ballet teacher used to say that we must pretend the barre is our pas de deux partner and it would be rude to turn our backs on them. I just thought that was such a smart analogy 🩷

[@balletreign]

That is SUCH a good analogy! Thanks for sharing! 😆😆✨✨

[@janetslater129]

I can see that! I love it!

[@katherinekoerner2262]

Although I knew these etiquette rules, you did an excellent job of explaining them, always with your own clarity, warmth, and joy. As an art form that began in the court of Versailles, la courtoisie is a wonderful nod to tradition. So much of modern, everyday life seems to have dispensed with any common courtesies. I love that ballet tradition holds onto and respects respectfulness! Brava on an excellent class- etiquette tutorial! You two impress me so very much!

[@chinasojo3440]

Thank you so much! I am 22 years old and this will be my second year of doing ballet, so I am still very new to everything this video helps out a lot :D

[@G.H._bunny]

Thank you for the graphics it really helped a lot! I'm just a ballet nerd here ☺️🎀🦢 But I enjoy learning and I occasionally do ballet themed workouts/ at home ballet for fun.

[@esstown]

The other reason we turn towards the barre is because virtually all combinations finish with the working leg in front. In the Vaganova system there are a couple of times when turning away from the barre is choreographed and there's a specific head and arm for that.

[@yanyuet]

Turn towards the barre cos it reinforces the principle that u turn towards the back foot and the correct foot will now be in front. It is most seamless and classical

[@mariahunter9882]

Thank you for teaching us!

[@gonefishing167]

Aaaah, the tiny segment of Alina Somova in the Queen of the Dryads, perfection. I’m a huge Osipova fan but no one does that dance like Alina. Again - perfection. Just my opinion. Thank you girls, enjoyable 🙏🙏🙏👵🇦🇺 🩰🩰🩰 🩰

[@elizabethfrootloop7814]

THANK YOU for the shoulder to shoulder tip. Most dancers get it wrong.

[@filmedbycarolineofficial]

i was taught from the age of 7 to then towards the barre it is a great habit to have

[@Ohana1-l4y]

I look so forward to today evening ❤️

[@balletreign]

See you very soon!! 🫰🏻🫰🏻

[@morganholman1274]

I feel like parents of ballerinas need to watch this. I did ballet for fifteen years, now my own daughter is learning ballet. I can almost always tell which parents have never taken ballet (or any form of performing art) because they themselves break these etiquette “rules.” It amazes me how many times I myself have asked a parent to get their food and sweaty drink of the dance FLOOR!

[@ghound-md5ey]

I can understand it must be frustrating when parents don't know the etiquette, but how can they if they've never been in that environment before ? Somebody has to be the first in their family to take up ballet ! I'm sorry, but you reinforce the stereotype that people involved in the performing arts are privileged and dare I say it, snobbish.

[@ericagoggans7189]

You guys are so lovely! These were great❤

[@balletreign]

Thank u sm for watching! ✨🫰🏻🫰🏻

[@annie-w9r]

my teacher actually prefers us coming late instead of not coming at all, however it is seen as rude when you're late without earlier notice or if we're training for exams. i had a doctors appointment once that was getting really long, so what i did was just write the teacher 2-3 hours ahead that i would probably be late and when i came to class i just warmed up really fast and joined for the choreo practice and did receive praise afterwards for still attending. but i do however think it depends a lot on the situation, teacher and your level

[@mariatodd3132]

Wow, I thought this was great! All of the little details you don't even think about that make up ballet class. I did want to name that along with courtesy and tradition and aesthetics, I think that some of the rules mentioned, like turning towards the barre, or tucking in your ribbons, have to do with safety and technique as well. For example, in regards to the barre turns, kids learn how to do a lot of exercises facing the barre as opposed to away. And also when learning turns or pointe work, the barre can provide an extra support and security level to prevent injuries. So I think that's part of why the tradition is to turn towards as well, to be safer and to more properly learn technique before going to the floor. And in terms of tucking in pointe shoe ribbons, again, part of the reason why that's the etiquette is that if the ribbons become too undone, a dancer could trip or fall or get injured. So even though it's absolutely about aesthetic too, the strictness of the rule also goes back to safety too. But this was a great and detailed video!

[@hannah_stevens]

Love these so much! My dance teacher actually taught most of these growing up!

[@WhitKnight-mi5tx]

Love the hoodies! Seriously, a wonderful session. Thank you!

[@balletreign]

Thank you sm!! ✨✨

[@WhitKnight-mi5tx]

@balletreign always a pleasure!

[@limitlessdancestudio]

I think also we turn towards the barre because when ballet began it was entertainment for the King of France and you would never turn your back to the king so that is why we turn towards the barre. I think as a form of respect and maybe a tradition we have passed down!

[@Hermione.Granger]

i love how y’all kept using chainsaw neighbor throughout the video lmao 🤣🤣

[@balletreign]

All very possible scenarios 🪚

[@Hermione.Granger]

@@balletreign exactly!! who else is gonna come bother u during class?? ur hacksaw neighbor?? 🤣

[@hannahriv5169]

A couple more etiquette rules of thumb are first: to never ask for the time!! It may seem as if you are bored with the class or eager to leave! Second: try not to yawn at all! And if you do feel an uncontrollable yawn coming COVER YOUR MOUTH do not make it huge, loud, or noticable and maybe turn away a little. This is also just another way to respect your teacher and seem more engaged in class.❤

[@asims713]

I love this! Will you do one for competition rules, performance etiquette, and auditions? If you have a video already (that I may have missed), please let me know!

[@khloe-univers3160]

Hey @balletreign❤ I have to say this cause it literally made my day. Just went on your website and read the goal of ballet reign academy 🥺❤️✨ I gotta tell you that was one of the most amazing surprises I could get. First because the reason why I wanted to dance ballet was because I always thought of it as a dance that glorifies God, and because I also always wanted to build my industries on Christ. You just gave me a great push of encouragement and love. May your channel prosper as you have made my dreams prosper❤❤❤

[@justsomeonewhopopsupeveryw1444]

I remember when I was about 14, in my inter ballet class. We were doing centre work, I got my period and was too scared and embarrassed to ask to go to the toilet to sort myself out so I just waited till the end of the class. I had to throw those tights away. Now I just tell my teacher I’m going toilet (don’t get periods anymore) and some of the girls eat in the studio if they’ve been there all day to give them some energy or they need a snack before class from a long day at school. I’m glad of how relaxed my school is

[@rachelmarie2228]

I was on prescription American fentanyl 20mg for over 20 years, and the controlled release meds that they use in it are temperature sensitive. I remember feeling warm and feeling myself overdosing and still being too afraid to ask the teacher to go to the bathroom or take a minute.

[@brendaandalistairhunter9593]

Please go and see a doctor about your not getting your periods. You need to look after your health 🙏

[@justsomeonewhopopsupeveryw1444]

@@brendaandalistairhunter9593 Thank you for the concern but I got a contraception that actually stopped my periods completely, so I don’t need to see a doctor

[@isabelaandzico]

Curtsy to your teachers, coaches, ADs when you see them and before you leave ad infinity ♾️ If I see Madame Kolpakova or Ryabinkina (two of my coaches) in the middle of the street, I’ll curtsy! 24:52

[@balletreign]

That moment when you see them out of studio context 😅😅

[@isabelaandzico]

@@balletreign terrifying. They’re out in the wilderness 😂🙈

[@fox_the_great]

Times where I broke etiquette (this all happened within 1 week) 1. I was late once and I didn't know that I had to talk to the teacher, but i still chose a barre spot right next to the door and entered between combinations. 2. I turned away from the barre so many times (i was still learning) 3. I hit peoples hands so many times on the portable barres

[@bindak]

THANK YOU for this wonderful list!! Now, if only the people who keep doing these transgressions would view your video 🤣🤣😂🤪 One thing I’d like to add, it seems obvious, but apparently it’s not - when you do left side, you also switch your hands so the person on the other side is still “behind” you OH OH OH!! And spacing going across the floor! Some people think it’s a race and will zoom by And geez Louise, if the group behind you is coming up on you, you’re not moving and need to get off the floor. So. Much. Traffic

[@angelahancock7916]

Btw The turning towards the barre to work the other side whole thing was pounded(kinda) into me, and i am still reminded even now as I'm going into pointe.

[@franzien9127]

A few weeks ago just before the first combination after the teacher explained everything I got a nosebleed and had to sprint out of class, I felt so bad bc I couldn't say anything and she was about to start the music so even if I wanted to I couldn't have...and when entering a few minutes later I didn't get the chance to say anything again, to this day I am asking myself if I did the right thing and what I could've done instead and if I entered at the right time (it was a new teacher since she took over the class over the easter holidays. I am also an adult beginner, just less than a year ago I started with ballet at age 22 so I don't know a lot of ballet etiquette). Thank you for the video it's super helpful!!🥰🥰

[@oxoelfoxo]

i think i'd just tell her what happened so it's not a puzzle to her even if it was a few weeks ago

[@sabinedeixler2637]

Absolutely. And if something like this happens, go to her after class. Offer your excuses and explain what has happened. Teachers are strict but still human. And she will certainly prefer you walking ot instead of bleading all over the dance floor.

[@EmL-kg5gn]

Thank you for saying not to touch the piano. I’m not a pianist but most musicians are VERY protective of our instruments!! No touching unless you asked extremely politely and they agreed and you’re being instructed by the musician on how to handle the instrument. If it’s your piano in your house then by all means use it as a shelf, that’s your choice. Otherwise no.

[@jonnarobinson7541]

A good start. I think you could do a 20 minute video on proper dress standards. Black leotards, and pink tights are usually a necessity in lower classes. My teacher how to see if I can wear them into college. Difference between ballet slippers and point shoes. How to size shoes.❤

[@isabelaandzico]

Darn your pointe shoes 🩰 17:22

[@coppeliafeline7174]

Love this! 😍

[@marietjiestegmann742]

😢I love the shorts of Lori Hernandez in which she also tells of the etiquette for ballet dancers.

[@familiaaffonso2661]

WOWWW So exited for this one ❤❤❤

[@balletreign]

Gonna be going deep into ballet culture today! ✨✨

[@jade_littlebodybigfan]

Very late to this video haha, but could you make a video about what to do/etiquette/tips in auditions/masterclasses or when with a guest teacher??

[@GeorgeOu]

A few suggestions * We do turn away from the barre at times if the exercise is done in reverse. * If the guy is carrying the barre by himself, he's already taken the care to balance the barre. Do not "help" him by lifting up one end of the barre because that transfers a lot more load onto one of his arms. You think you're helping but you're making it much worse for him.

[@annsalomon6645]

💗🌝 🎀 You two are awesome & funny! Thanks so much!

[@balletreign]

Tysm! 💗

[@DanceLovesMAC]

One thing that I would add; make sure that you let the teacher know of any injuries before the start of class so that you can get guidance as to any steps that will need to be modified and they will know that you’re not just slacking off.

[@gabrielaladeira5392]

the chainsaw neighbor reference 😂

[@balletreign]

HE’S BACK ✌🏻✌🏻

[@lissioida]

My teacher will very much take offence and call you out when you don't turn in the right direction 😂 It's a big one in her classes 😂

[@balletreign]

Haha every teacher has their *big* studio laws 😆😆

[@1087jess]

Omg the Le Corsaire music from Mariinsky!

[@meganknipe4393]

When can we see videos of your performances? Or have I missed it somehow?

[@Noneofyourbuisness1985]

I was always taught to turn towards the barre and my teacher would get mad if we didn’t

[@Emily-mu6xk]

“most teachers will let you go to the bathroom” *me in school not ever allowed to go to the bathroom because we are doing nothing in the class*

[@yanyuet]

I knew all these but wasn’t aware of it. It just makes sense haha

[@balletreign]

Haha it’s just a part of you ✨

[@lora1279]

i just had my second ballet class as a 24 yo and this was so useful thank you so much

[@balletreign]

Yayyy so happy this helped u! Wishing u the very best ballet future ✨✨

[@Nico_DiAngelo]

19:01 also, always thank the pianist at the end of class after you’ve thanked the teacher

[@debrahardman6088]

I live watching you girls. I don’t and never have danced and, unfortunately I have never been to see a ballet. I DON’T live in an area that offers much of this kind of art. 😢

[@Freelobsterrolls]

8:50 💗

[@K_ballet]

Oooh! Ballet is high maintenance! 😂 I would like to add something…please don’t smell!! The other day I was standing by someone at the barre and I was overcome by the smell!! I understand if you don’t want the aluminum type of deodorant, but the body odor was overpowering! I wanted to ask you ladies what you thought about if you start in the first group in center do you need to stay first group all the way through the class? Do you think it’s OK to drink water in class? I noticed some schools/companies don’t have any water! (Vaganova) A lot of people cut the line when we’re going diagonally across the floor. That always bothers me. If you start a center combination on the left side of the room (tendu) can you do adagio or jumps on the opposite (right) side? Thanks for the time and effort it took to make this video. It’s appreciated!

[@AudreyPedde]

the way the like button kinda lit up when you said to hit the like button

[@karenjones9961]

Much respect and props are due to pedagogues, coaches and pianists. I remember seeing a clip of the Mariinsky when they last visited Covent Garden. Before barre was over, one of the primas on the center barre packed up and left the studio. She cleared out of there as if Tchaikovsky's Coronation Marche was streaming through her head. She didn't acknowledge the teacher, her colleagues or the pianist before she left. She may have had a rehearsal, or personal emergency. She never came back. For whatever reason, she could have taken a moment, to acknowledge the teacher, given the fact that the class was being recorded for The Times. IMO that was disrepectful.

[@sharimeline3077]

She may have already talked to the instructor before he class, and had arranged to leave. It's best to do it quickly and quietly so as not to disturb class progress.

[@tamiahhans7603]

I'm a bit late but MADE ITTTT❤❤❤ love your vids too💖

[@balletreign]

Glad you could come, thanks for being here today! ✨✨🫰🏻🫰🏻

[@annicarbone6643]

Vorrei che il 2024 si lasciasse alle spalle i c.d. esperti di balletto che fanno commenti usando paroloni e poi scopri che del balletto non sanno molto😂 Grazie di cuore per i vostri video ❤

[@mariehayes8358]

Is there a correct way to yawn? I was trying out an evening adult class at a studio near my daytime desk job, and had worked really hard all day just to be able to leave on time. But when I was in class, the room was completely closed up, with no fans, and of course no A/C. During the warmup, I couldn’t get enough oxygen. Even though I covered my mouth, the teacher saw it, and made me perform a grand plié in front of the class so she could correct me. I was so appalled that once the class was over I never went back. Was I really wrong? What should I have done?

[@hannahriv5169]

Usually, you should reallyyyy try to hold it in. But if you feel you need to yawn, politely turn away a littl and **cover your mouth!!** try to make it the least noticeable as possible. Also the reason it is bad etiquette to yawn is it makes you seem bored or disinterested in the class. Hope this helped!! ❤

[@suran396]

Your forgot "KZbin recommended this, so I watched it." Is it still for me? I gave it a 👍

[@Trenchant468]

I learned a new use of the term “corporate”. No, I was not expecting to expand my vocabulary on a ballet etiquette video.