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Updated by Kristen Gillette on Dec 07, 2014
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Ballet Blog Roundup: Nutcracker Edition

A reader asked if I could recommend some online dance clothes retailers that I like, And I was like, "Shopping! Gross! Who does that!" Ok not exactly, but I do have a not-shopping problem, which is that I think I will make myself about 98% more things than I ever do.

It Came From Outer Space

The Nutcracker's snow scene has its roots in - science fiction: "From the Earth to the Moon by Jules Verne first appeared in print in 1865. Verne was a pioneer of science fiction and his book is an adventure imagining humans' first journey into outer space. The story went on to inspire an...

The Nimble Mouse: DIY Vintage Photo Effect Using Gimp...

You may have noticed that on Picmonkey, if you want some of the really pretty effects, you have to pay. Which I have nothing against, at all. But sometimes, you just don't have the money to spend on little privileges, especially when you can easily do it yourself with a little effort.

it's beginning to look a lot like...

A relaxing Sunday morning spent washing toepads and sewing pointe shoes...ah, the joys of Nutcracker season; That special time of year where dancers everywhere exhibit a juggling act of contradictory feelings ranging from excitement to dread. For me, the anticipation of cracking nuts for the masses has always produced a perky nostalgia that can only accurately be...

12 Days of SPLITSmas

To answer that, here is my holiday gift to you: 12 days of tips and tricks to get your splits!