Beyond the Barre.

The article presents the information that by studying more disciplines than just ballet one can boost technique and performance potential. While a strong ballet foundation is a must for going pro, more and more, ballet dancers are expected to have varied dance backgrounds and even knowledge of acting and music theory. One way to expand own vocabulary and to learn to dance with more freedom than is often required in classical ballet is to try jazz and modern classes. According to Lorie Komlyn, students who take these classes pick up skills that can improve their onstage presence in classical ballet and develop an appreciation for other types of dance