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10 Questions With…. Jennifer Carlynn Kronenberg

June 22, 2011 by 4dancers

Today on 4dancers we have 10 Questions With Jennifer Carlynn Kronenberg…

Jennifer Carlynn Kronenberg, courtesy of The George Balanchine Trust, photo by Bob Mooney

1. How did you get started in ballet and what are you doing now?

I always loved to dance, since a was a little girl, and I was always entranced by ballet in particular. I used to watch PBS “Dance in America” specials on TV and try to copy what I saw. My parents finally took me for lessons when I turned 8 years old. I knew I wanted to dance professionally, and I was fortunate enough to be contracted as an apprentice with the Miami City Ballet at the age of 17. I am still dancing with MCB now, and have been a principal dancer since 2001. I also teach annually for the CB School Summer Intensive and I have been a guest artist and teacher with several other schools around the country.

2. You have written a book – “So, You Want To Be A Ballet Dancer”. Can you tell readers what this is about?

My book is essentially a “how to” guide for young aspiring dancers who are considering a professional career. It is also, in part, a memoir in which I share stories of my own pre-professional struggles and mishaps. It is meant to be informational and inspirational at the same time.

I found that on my own way to becoming a professional, as I find now in students of my own, that there are so many essentials that go untaught; such as: the in’s and out’s of the stage and backstage, studio etiquette, auditioning skills, injury prevention, healthy diet and nutrition, stage makeup and hair, pointe shoe preparation and maintenance, handling criticism and stress, etc.

My goal is to provide some insight into these areas so that young dancers are ready to cope with these challenges before they are contracted into a company. All of the information I provide will prove useful in their continued years of study as well.

3. Who can benefit from reading this book—and why?

There is something in my book for pre-professional dancers and students of all levels and age groups. I provide standard information that every young dancer will find that they need to know later on, as well as advice and tips that they can use during their student years. I think it is so important to be well prepared to enter a company, and that being well prepared will ensure a start “on the right foot”. A career in ballet, as wonderful as it is, is full of challenge, dedication, frustration, and sacrifice. My goal is to ease young dancers’ transition from student to professional – even if it is just a little bit.

4. Can you share a piece of advice for young dancers? [Read more…]

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Product Review: TwinkleTies

May 18, 2011 by 4dancers

TwinkleTies

TwinkleTies are designed to add a little sparkle to tap shoes, while being practical. The product is hand-made, and can also be used for gym shoes or even as a ponytail holder.

I thought these would be especially fun for a young dance student. The ties really are cute, and my 7-year-old niece was most definitely eyeballing them when I took them out of the package. You can choose from blue, green, pink and crystal.

I think these make a great alternative to the typical ties used for tap shoes, which often come undone at all the wrong times. A really super-cute idea, and easy to use!

Pass the word–comment below and enter yourself into a drawing for a giveaway! I’ll send a pair of red TwinkleTies to the lucky winner!

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Best Ballet Shoes Blog – How I got started

February 21, 2011 by 4dancers

Today we have a guest post from Lara–the editor of the Best Ballet Shoes blog….

Lara Friesen

My name is Lara and I recently began a website and blog all about the best ballet shoes.  Having a low arch and a longer second toe, finding ballet shoes that fit was a bit of a challenge for me.  But, it was worth the hunt – a great fitting shoe makes all the difference in your confidence and ultimately, your performance.

It must have been hard for my mother to drive me to ballet classes 4 times a week and buy me new shoes all the time. My mother had always dreamed of being a ballerina, but her immigrant parents didn’t have the money to send her to classes – so the dream continued through me, her first daughter.  I felt I owed it to her to indulge in her dream for a while, and then I learned to love it. [Read more…]

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Dance Gifts For The Holidays

December 6, 2010 by 4dancers

Yes, it is that time of year once again. Whether you are a student who wants to pick up something special for your dance teacher, or a dancer buying a gift for a friend, it can be hard to find just the right thing. Here are some suggestions to help get you started:

ABT has autographed shoes for sale on their site. These would make a great gift for a dancer or balletomane. Both men’s and women’s shoes are available.

NYCB has calendars, bags, books and CDs for sale through their online store.

HD Wear is a cutting-edge t-shirt company that offers fresh new designs. Started by the creator or Ballet for Men and his girlfriend, you are sure to find something fun here.

The Joffrey has some nice items in their store, such as Nutcracker ornaments, Joffrey note cards and even a Joffrey water bottle.

My advertisers also have some products you may want to check out for dancers and dance teachers. Balletband is a great stretching aid, Up, Down & All Around is a smart choice for those who are just getting started with little ones, Dance Teacher Press has some great tools for teachers and Behind Barres offers some top-notch ballet class music.

I also have four Enesco Ballerina Statues for sale. Please send me an e-mail at info (at) catherineltully.com if you’d like to see the others not listed on the site.

If you know of a good gift for someone involved in dance–feel free to share it here!

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4dancers: Coming Up In 2011

November 12, 2010 by 4dancers

Today I’d just like to share a bit about what 4dancers will be doing in 2011…

We’ve got some wonderful new things planned for the site, including:

Video content. That’s right–4dancers will be bringing video to the site next year. Stay tuned for more details on what we’ll be doing with it.

Product. 4dancers will be introducing their own line of dance t-shirts and bags, along with notecards, posters and more. These items will all be original to 4dancers and available through the site.

Interviews. In 2011 we will be continuing our interviews with dance professionals, including members of the Joffrey and people from Jacob’s Pillow, Dance for Life Chicago and more.

2011 is just around the corner, so look for these features to be arriving soon! And please let us know if there is something that you would like to see that we haven’t mentioned here. After all, this site is for you.

Have a lovely weekend!

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