Ballet Dancers Guide - THANKS!

by Bethany
(Dallas Texas US)

I LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU!!! I am 10 years old and JUST got on POINTE!
This site was REALLY helpful,wanting you to know, THANKS!

Blessings,
Bethany

P.S I just joined Team Odette!

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Reply by Odette
To:- Ballet Dancers Guide - THANKS!

Hi Bethany,
Thank you so much for your feedback, it is so uplifting to hear. Keep in touch!
Best wishes,
Odette

Ballet Dancers Guide - Inspiration and Encouragement

by TJ

Hey Odette!! Thanks so much for your ballet advice and encouragement. I was excited to find your website, and I love getting the emails. :D Your stories and messages inspire me, motivate me to give 110% in ballet class, and remind me to continue practicing outside of class. Thanks for helping me to become the best dancer I can be. 
Thanks Odette!!
-TJ

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Ballet Dancers Guide - Inspiration and Encouragement

Reply by Odette

Hello TJ,

Your feedback brings me great happiness. My goal within this website is to inspire all young dancers. I believe I can help you reach your goals and guide you through to reach your fullest potential.

Best Wishes,
Odette

Ballet Dancers Guide - Thank you!

by marlene
(south africa)

Ballet Dancers Guide - Thank you!

A very good site - thank you! Well done. All the best for 2011

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by Suzanne Davies

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Message to my visitors!

I am pleased to report that Ballet Dancers Guide has been placed in the top 20 by Suzanne Davies from “50 Best Ballet Blogs”. (November 2011)

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Hey Odette! You have been such a big help to me and my dancing, I can't even express my gratitude! Thank you:)

OK, anyway, I was wondering what you thought of my new blog.

I started it about a week ago, and I have 3 followers :P
So, is there anything you think I should change, or that you disagree with??

Thanks you! Anna

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Ballet Dancers Blog

Reply by Odette

Hello Anna,

Thank you for contacting me, it is a pleasure to hear from you.

I am delighted to hear I have helped you both as an individual and a dancer. My goal within this website is to inspire young dancers like you and let them blossom throughout their dancing life.

You blog is fantastic, well done! If you like, you could produce an article or piece on a ballet topic and I will be happy to feature it on my website to promote your blog. You could write something on ballet pointe shoes, ballet performances or your favourite ballet dancers. This would give a great boost to your blog, as all the young dancers would read your article and be further interested to look at your blog.

Have a think and get back to me!

Best wishes,

Odette

ps. To become the best dancer you can be, learn the Seven Secrets ..... go to my 'Seven Secrets of Ballet' page

Ballet Dancers Guide - Book on Music for Dancers

Ballet Dancers Guide - Book on Music for Dancers

May I use some of your information please? I am currently writing a book on music for dancers - may I use some of the info on your website. Of course I will reference your site and point to it. It is very useful I believe for dancers.
Thank you - all the best
Marlene


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Reply by Odette

To:- Ballet Dancers Guide - Book on Music for Dancers

Hello Marlene,

You may use some information from my website and it would give me great pleasure, but any reference to my site is much appreciated. I am delighted my information is useful to you and all dancers.

I would love to see a copy of the finished product, so please in touch. Hope it all goes well, best of luck with the book.

All the best,

Odette

Ballet Dancers Guide - Where do you dance?

by Maya

Ballet Dancers Guide - Where do you dance?

Hi Odette!! I've been a fan of this blog for about 2 months now and I was wondering... what company do you dance with? Or are you a freelance dancer? What vocational ballet school did you go to? Who is your idol? Sorry there are so many questions! I'm a curious person :)

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Reply by Odette

Ballet Dancers Guide - Where do you dance?

Hello Maya,

Thank you for contacting me, it is great to hear from you.

Do not be sorry, I too am a curious person so I take pleasure in all your questions. Of course you have a right to wonder who I am, especially if you are a fan of this site and I am very happy to hear you are a supporter! Thank you!

However, at the moment, I am unable to reveal much about myself or where I dance. I need to do this at the moment because as a practicing dancer, I have associations in a very old and established company and the views that I express within this website are my own views and I do not want to imply my own personal views are also the views of the establishment.

I am sorry that I cannot reveal more about myself, but one day I do tend to and I will share my journey of dance with you.

I wouldn't say I have just one particular idol, as there are many dancers that inspire me. Such as, Polina Seminova and Tamara Rojo, both of which are sensational dancers. But I guess, as a student, I greatly admired all the dancers working within my aspired ballet company. I remember watching them all dance in class and finding something in each one of them which I loved.

I am also inspired by the whole art form of dance - the expression, the music and the movement. The feeling I get when I perform is one of my greatest inspirations, as I feel free and alive - I love 'giving' to the audience and sharing the beauty of dance.

All the best,

Odette

ps. To become the best dancer you can be, learn the Seven Secrets ..... go to my 'Seven Secrets of Ballet' page