Studio Odette - Ballet Blog

Ballet is a beautiful art form that combines grace, strength, and precision. For anyone starting their ballet journey, mastering the basic positions is essential. These positions form the foundation for all movements and techniques in ballet. To support your learning, we have created an exclusive PDF document that clearly illustrates the five basic ballet positions. This guide will introduce you to these positions, explain their importance, and help you build a strong foundat

Easter offers a natural pause - a moment to slow down, reset, and reconnect with yourself. At Studio Odette, we’re embracing that feeling with our Easter Ballet Intensive , designed for both beginners and continuation dancers who want to step into the studio and focus on movement, technique and progress. Whether you’re completely new to ballet or looking to build on your existing foundation, this is a beautiful opportunity to immerse yourself in a few days of thoughtful, stru

There’s something about spring that invites change. The days grow lighter, the energy shifts, and there’s a natural feeling of wanting to begin again - to try something new, or return to something you’ve been missing. For many, this is the perfect time to start ballet. A Season for Starting Fresh Beginning something new can feel both exciting and uncertain. You might wonder: Am I too late to start? Do I need to be flexible? Will I be able to keep up? At Studio Odette, we beli

Ballet is a beautiful and demanding art form that combines grace, strength, and precision. For beginners, the language of ballet can feel like a secret code. Learning key ballet terms helps dancers understand instructions, improve technique, and connect with the tradition behind each movement. This guide introduces 12 essential ballet words and vocabulary that every beginner should know to build a strong foundation. 1. Plié A plié means "bent" in French and refers to bending

Have you ever thought about starting ballet but weren’t quite sure if it was for you? Many adults are curious about ballet but hesitate. Am I too old? Am I flexible enough? Will I keep up? The truth is, adult ballet is not about perfection. It’s about progress, patience and discovering what your body is capable of. Here are some of benefits of joining an adult ballet class: Improved Posture and Alignment Ballet teaches you how to stand tall with awareness and ease. Through ge

Have you ever wished you were more flexible? Maybe you dream of doing the splits. Maybe you want higher legs in ballet. Or maybe you simply want to feel less tight and more open in your body. Flexibility isn’t just about touching your toes - it’s about feeling free, strong, and supported in your movement. 1. Flexibility + Strength (The Safe Combination) Many people stretch without strengthening. In a structured stretch class, muscles are lengthened and strengthened at the sam

Introducing a new series where we shine a light on the incredible teachers behind Studio Odette. We’re kicking things off with Catinka - our founder and lifelong dancer. She has performed with the Royal Swedish Opera in productions including Swan Lake and The Nutcracker , and has taught ballet to dancers of all ages and levels, from first steps to advanced training. Her experience, care, and passion shape everything we do in the studio, and we’re so proud to share some insig

Starting ballet for the first time can feel exciting and a little intimidating. One of the most common questions we hear at Studio Odette is: What will my first class be like? The short answer: welcoming, structured and full of fun. Our beginner ballet classes are designed to build confidence step by step. You’ll work on posture, balance, coordination and strength while learning to move with the music. Ballet is a full-body workout that activates deep muscles, improves body c

In December, our youngest dancers from Studio Odette took part in Julefrid , a festive concert filled with music and celebration. Our kindergarten ballet students performed two dances, sharing the stage with choirs, soloists and pianists in a winter performance. The day felt especially memorable as the children danced in front of the King and members of the Royal Family. We were incredibly proud of the children’s focus, courage and joyful stage presence. Watching them step o

This week, we were excited to welcome dancers back into the ballet studio as our Spring Term has officially begun. Our first class, adult beginners ballet, opened the term with high energy and enthusiasm. This was followed by Continuation 2, where dancers returned to the barre warm, ready, and eager for a new term. At Studio Odette, we believe ballet is more than technique. We believe it is a practice that develops the whole dancer - physically, mentally, and emotionally. F