17/08/2026
✨ MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY ✨
As we look ahead to our next Ballet Technical workshop this September, it’s the perfect opportunity to reflect on one of ballet’s greatest pioneers, Carlo Blasis.
Every time we step into a technical ballet class, we’re building on principles that Carlo Blasis helped define. As a renowned teacher, choreographer, and theorist, he believed that exceptional artistry could only be achieved through exceptional technique.
His writings established many of the principles that continue to underpin classical ballet training, from alignment and balance to precision, control, and the importance of a structured class.
His influence would later inspire the development of the Cecchetti Method, shaping generations of dancers around the world.
What makes Blasis’ philosophy so inspiring is that he never saw technique as an end in itself. For him, strong technique created freedom. The more secure a dancer became in their foundations, the more confidently they could move, communicate, and perform with artistry and expression.
As we prepare for our upcoming technical class, it’s worth remembering that every tendu, every plié, every balance, and every correction has a purpose.
Technical work isn’t simply about perfecting steps, it’s about building the confidence and freedom to dance at your very best.
Motivation for today:
Never underestimate the power of returning to the fundamentals. Strong foundations create beautiful dancers, and every class is another step towards becoming the artist you aspire to be.
📸 1: Danseur à la seconde en l’air et sur la pointe
📸 2: An illustration from The Code of Terpsichore
📸 3: A historical ballet class
📸 4: The iconic Blasis attitude illustration
📸 5: Portrait of Carlo Blasis
