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Alison Hollingsworth

20 hours ago
1 min

Youth Summer Schedule

Summer Youth Classes are filling fast. Make sure you reserve your spot!

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Alison Hollingsworth

Apr 19
1 min

2021/2022 Youth Performing Company

We are so excited to have our first youth performing company at Ballet Arts & Fitness. We do not do competitions! This company is for...

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Alison Hollingsworth

Mar 22
1 min

Mask Mandate to Expire

With Alabama's mask mandate to expire in a few weeks I wanted to touch base with our beautiful dancers about the safety at the studio. ...

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Alison Hollingsworth

Mar 10
1 min

Youth Division Performing Company

I would like to invite all of our Ballet II and III dancers to be part of a performing company at the studio. We would perform at area...

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Alison Hollingsworth

Mar 5
1 min

Ongoing Covid Protocol

In an effort to keep everyone as safe as possible during this trying time we do have an ongoing Covid protocol at the studio. Everyone...

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Alison Hollingsworth

Aug 5, 2020
1 min

Youth Fall Schedule at a Glance!

Monday PB II 4:15-5:15 Ballet III Optional Pointe Class 5:30-6:30 Ballet II & III 6:30-7:15 Optional Ballet Class Tuesday PB I 3:45-4:30...

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Alison Hollingsworth

May 16, 2020
2 min

Reopening Post Covid Closure

What to expect when you arrive for class. I am so looking forward to seeing dancers back at the studio! Things will be a bit different as...

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Alison Hollingsworth

Mar 15, 2020
2 min

Covid-19 Studio Update

UPDATE - Both Youth and Adult Division are closed through April 5th. We hope to open again on April 6th but will follow city and state...

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Alison Hollingsworth

Mar 9, 2020
1 min

Student Highlight - Blanca Pizarro

Blanca has been dancing with us for about three years. She brings so much positive energy, beautiful artistry, and a beautiful work...

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Alison Hollingsworth

Jan 31, 2020
2 min

Student Highlight

Ms. Kim Davis We have so many wonderful students that I thought we would highlight them! Our first student highlight is Kim Davis. She...

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Alison Hollingsworth

Jul 11, 2019
2 min

Why should 3 year olds dance?

The preschool dancing years are very important! Until I became a studio owner I never really focused on why it is important for that age...

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Classical Arm Positions as per Agrippina Vaganova

Alison Hollingsworth

Dec 13, 2018
2 min

Classical Arm Positions as per Agrippina Vaganova

In Vaganova, Russian, technique there are only three major positions of the arms in addition to the starting position of preparatory...

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Alison Hollingsworth

Nov 9, 2018
3 min

Are you a good student?

Did you know that the way you approach class can effect how much you get out of each class? By being a "good student" every time you...

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Alison Hollingsworth

Oct 21, 2018
2 min

Foster Child Program

We feel very strongly that each child should have an opportunity to enjoy dance. I do not believe that dance should only be enjoyed by...

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Alison Hollingsworth

Oct 10, 2018
3 min

Repetition Is Key

Repetition truly is key when you are speaking in terms of learning dance. That goes for any dance form. My experience lies with...

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Alison Hollingsworth

Sep 21, 2018
2 min

The Importance of Plié

The plié is one of the first things done in a ballet class and one of the last. It is employed in almost every combination in some form...

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Alison Hollingsworth

Aug 31, 2018
4 min

Why should adults dance?

Well, alrighty! This is my very first blog post and I thought I would just jump right into the thick of things. I had a "boy-friend"...

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