Beauty Rises From Chaos
This week, our country has been in the throws of tremendous unrest. Right or left, no matter what side of the isle you are watching...
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Heather Aldi
Apr 8, 20201 min read
Releve Lesson for Ballet East Africa
Metronome Ambassador, Lauren, demonstrates Releve, a beginners ballet lesson for our friends at Ballet East Africa in Tanzania!
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Heather Aldi
Mar 27, 20203 min read
Charlotte Blake's Reminder to Find Quality Time in a Pandemic
While a global pandemic rips through our lives, cancelling studio time, dance competitions, school, and work, many of us find ourselves...
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Heather Aldi
Mar 23, 20203 min read
Economic Victims of Pandemic, A SBA Owner's Perspective
I am going on week 2 of mandatory social distancing, a term I had never in my life thought to use before COVID-19 ran through our...
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Heather Aldi
Mar 16, 20201 min read
Perfect Plie lesson for Ballet East Africa.
Metronome Dancewear Ambassador, Natasha Cushman, demonstrates proper plie placement and form in this foundation lesson for our friends in...
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Heather Aldi
Mar 9, 20201 min read
Fouette-A-Thon for Dancers Against Cancer
Studios and dance companies, use your talent to make a difference! Join us in support of Dancers Against Cancer by hosting a...
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Heather Aldi
Mar 6, 20201 min read
Dance Warm Up for Ballet East Africa by Ainsley
Metronome Dancewear Ambassador, Ainsley, presents a dance warm up for our friends in Tanzania at Ballet East Africa. More warm ups to...
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Heather Aldi
Mar 2, 20201 min read
5 Basic Ballet Foot Positions: Lesson 1 for Ballet East Africa
We have met an amazing group of teachers and dancers in Tanzania on Instagram. They have been working hard to build a dance studio by...
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eshea6
Feb 25, 20202 min read
Leaving Home to Dance
Emma Jones was just 14 years old when she left home to train with the Boston Ballet School. While her ballet training had taught her...
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Heather Aldi
Feb 6, 20202 min read
Accept Criticism. Reject Judgement.
The world of dance can be harsh on a young girl, already at a sensitive age where judgement is shot fast and frequent from all angles. ...
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Heather Aldi
Jan 17, 20202 min read
Using Your Talent to Make an Impact
As an artist, I know how much the creative process feeds my soul. I know how unfulfilled I feel when that outlet is lacking. I know how...
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Heather Aldi
Jan 14, 20202 min read
2020 Ambassador Search
What does it take to become a Metronome Dancewear Ambassador? Character, strength, grace, and more social media savvy than I've got! We...
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Heather Aldi
May 15, 20192 min read
Dancer Spotlight: Dion Leonhard DiDonna (aka Lady Cimorene)
“There is something at work in my soul, which I do not understand.” ― Mary Shelley, Frankenstein Some bitty ballerinas dream of pretty...
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Heather Aldi
Apr 24, 20192 min read
Schooling Dancers, a conversation with Brooke Daniszewski
How many young dancers would passionately proclaim that getting to attend high school was pivotal and life changing to their career as an...
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Pixie Danger with Heather Aldi
Apr 16, 20194 min read
Anorexia and Room Full of Mirrors
I usually interview dancers and use a few quotes in my blog posts, but this one is different. I am going to leave you with Pixie and her...
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Heather Aldi
Apr 4, 20191 min read
Dancer Spotlight: Mariah Bennett
One of our greatest pleasures in working with dancers is meeting so many young ladies who have a passion for creating and sharing beauty...
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Heather Aldi
Feb 16, 20191 min read
Pointe Shoe Fairies
What's this?? The Pointe shoes I needed just showed up at my front door?! It must be the shoe fairies! How can you get a visit from the...
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Heather Aldi
Feb 9, 20191 min read
Through the Toe Truck Glass
What an incredible way to see the west coast! Our Toe Truck has been on the road non-stop since its maiden voyage last fall. We've...
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Heather Aldi
Feb 4, 20191 min read
Run It!
Just as we're getting a moment to breathe after Nutcracker, competition season is here! Many of you are switching out your pink slippers...
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Heather Aldi
Feb 2, 20192 min read
Hard Shanks for All?
"My shoe is dying too quickly. I need a harder shank!" Pointe shoes are notorious for breaking down quickly. They're made to do this, but...
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