by DigitalYak | Jul 22, 2021 | Blog
There’s long been a connection between ballet and acting with skills that help you master one is highly useful in the other. But did you know that there are a number of big-name, famous movie stars who either started out with ballet or trained as a dancer in...
by DigitalYak | Jul 7, 2021 | Blog
Tap shoes can be a lot longer lasting than something like ballet or even jazz shoes. But there’s a little bit of care you need to provide them to get that maximum lifespan. Here are some tips on how to look after your tap shoes. Clean your shoes regularly...
by DigitalYak | Jun 22, 2021 | Blog
Learning to dance has been something children have enjoyed doing for generations. As well as learning a fantastic set of skills, there are solid reasons why children should learn to dance that extend far beyond their ability to perform certain steps. Let’s take a look...
by DigitalYak | Jun 9, 2021 | Blog
A worrying statistic is that one in five children will have some kind of mental health problems by the time they leave primary school. This means parents face a constant battle to help their children stay fit but also mentally healthy. One of the things that can help...
by DigitalYak | May 26, 2021 | Blog
There have been some weird and wonderful things to appear on our TVs during the lockdown period. We’ve had Zoom calls of actors chatting, we’ve had Zoom calls of people reporting the news. Now we’ve got a sneak peek into the bathrooms of top ballerinas as...
by DigitalYak | Apr 27, 2021 | Blog
Lockdown has presented us with many problems and challenges. For professionals such as athletes, dancers and musicians, their regular routine of practice and rehearsals has disappeared along with our other freedoms. But for Royal Ballet Principal Yasmine Naghdi,...
