PBS
Bringing ballet to the townships of S. Africa
A sprawling township outside of South Africa's biggest city of Johannesburg has become synonymous with a continued struggle nearly two decades after the end of apartheid. But while many cultural divides still remain, some black South...
Crash Course
Modern Thought and Culture in 1900: Crash Course European History
Europe was in transition politically and culturally at the beginning of the 20th century. Today, we're looking at the dawn of modern science, and the rise of Modernism in the arts, especially in music, dance, and visual arts. We'll look...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The physics of the "hardest move" in ballet - Arleen Sugano
In the third act of "Swan Lake", the Black Swan pulls off a seemingly endless series of turns, bobbing up and down on one pointed foot and spinning around and around and around thirty-two times. How is this move - which is called a...
TED Talks
TED: Want a more just world? Be an unlikely ally | Nita Mosby Tyler
A more equal world starts with you. Citing a formative moment from her own life, equity advocate Nita Mosby Tyler highlights why showing up and fighting for others who face injustices beyond your own lived experience leads to a fairer,...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What’s the point(e) of ballet?
A baby cursed at birth. A fierce battle of good and evil. A true love awoken with a kiss. Since premiering in 1890, “The Sleeping Beauty” has become one of the most frequently staged ballets in history. So what makes this piece so...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The origins of ballet - Jennifer Tortorello and Adrienne Westwood
Can you imagine a party where every movement and every visual detail were governed by a complex system of rules and procedures? For centuries, such rituals were commonplace for European nobility. And while they've gone out of fashion, we...
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
Inspiring Stories – Francesca Simon
New ReviewInspiring Stories – Francesca Simon
Curated Video
Deaf Choreographer Creates Touching Ballet For Deaf And Hearing Communities Alike
BalletNext's search for innovation led the New York City-based company and its Artistic Director Michele Wiles to a first-of-its-kind production, a ballet called "Follin." "Follin" is a performance that incorporates American Sign...
Curated Video
How to Lead Belay for Indoor Rock Climbing
Howcast - Learn how to lead belay from indoor rock climbing expert Cliff Simanski in this Howcast video.
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How to Ballet Dance with Maegan Woodin
Howcast -Learn about Maegan Woodin, one of Howcast's ballet experts, in this video.
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What Should You Eat before a Ballet Class?
Howcast -Learn what to eat before a ballet class from ballerina Maegan Woodin in this Howcast ballet dance video.
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What Do Parents Need to Know About Kids' Ballet?
Howcast -Learn what parents need to know about kids' ballet from ballerina Maegan Woodin in this Howcast dance video.
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How to Do a Releve in Ballet
Howcast -Learn how to do a releve from ballerina Maegan Woodin in this Howcast ballet dance video.
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Top 3 Ballet Dancing Tips
Howcast -Learn the top three ballet dancing tips from ballerina Maegan Woodin in this Howcast ballet dance video.
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Contemporary or Modern Ballet vs. Classic Ballet
Howcast -Learn the differences between contemporary or modern ballet and classic ballet from ballerina Maegan Woodin in this Howcast ballet dance video.
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How to Pick the Right Ballet Shoes
Howcast -Learn how to pick the right ballet shoes from ballerina Maegan Woodin in this Howcast dance video.
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How to Pick a Ballet Class
Howcast -Learn how to choose a ballet class from ballerina Maegan Woodin in this Howcast dance video.
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How to Become a Professional Ballet Dancer
Howcast -Learn how to become a professional ballet dancer from ballerina Maegan Woodin in this Howcast dance video.
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How to Get a Ballet Dancer's Body
Howcast -Learn how to get a ballet dancer's body from ballerina Maegan Woodin in this Howcast ballet dance video.
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3 Ballet Pointe Tips
Howcast -Learn three ballet pointe tips from ballerina Maegan Woodin in this Howcast dance video.
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How to Find a Good Ballet School
Howcast -Learn how to find a good ballet school from ballerina Maegan Woodin in this Howcast dance video.
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How to Prepare for a Ballet Recital
Howcast -Learn how to prepare for a ballet recital from ballerina Maegan Woodin in this Howcast ballet dance video.
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How to Do Warm-Up Exercises for Ballet
Howcast -Learn how to do warm-up exercises properly from ballerina Maegan Woodin in this Howcast ballet dance video.
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What Is Correct Alignment & Placement in Ballet?
Howcast -Learn correct placement and alignment from ballerina Maegan Woodin in this Howcast ballet dance video.