Heather AldiJun 22 minBeauty Rises From ChaosThis week, our country has been in the throws of tremendous unrest. Right or left, no matter what side of the isle you are watching even...
Heather AldiApr 81 minReleve Lesson for Ballet East AfricaMetronome Ambassador, Lauren, demonstrates Releve, a beginners ballet lesson for our friends at Ballet East Africa in Tanzania!
Heather AldiMar 273 minCharlotte Blake's Reminder to Find Quality Time in a PandemicWhile a global pandemic rips through our lives, cancelling studio time, dance competitions, school, and work, many of us find ourselves a...
Heather AldiMar 233 minEconomic Victims of Pandemic, A SBA Owner's Perspective I am going on week 2 of mandatory social distancing, a term I had never in my life thought to use before COVID-19 ran through our collect...
Heather AldiMar 161 minPerfect Plie lesson for Ballet East Africa. Metronome Dancewear Ambassador, Natasha Cushman, demonstrates proper plie placement and form in this foundation lesson for our friends in...
Heather AldiMar 91 minFouette-A-Thon for Dancers Against CancerStudios and dance companies, use your talent to make a difference! Join us in support of Dancers Against Cancer by hosting a “fouette-a-...
Heather AldiMar 61 minDance Warm Up for Ballet East Africa by AinsleyMetronome Dancewear Ambassador, Ainsley, presents a dance warm up for our friends in Tanzania at Ballet East Africa. More warm ups to co...
Heather AldiMar 21 min5 Basic Ballet Foot Positions: Lesson 1 for Ballet East AfricaWe have met an amazing group of teachers and dancers in Tanzania on Instagram. They have been working hard to build a dance studio by ha...
eshea6Feb 252 minLeaving Home to DanceEmma Jones was just 14 years old when she left home to train with the Boston Ballet School. While her ballet training had taught her dis...
Heather AldiFeb 62 minAccept Criticism. Reject Judgement. The world of dance can be harsh on a young girl, already at a sensitive age where judgement is shot fast and frequent from all angles. F...
Heather AldiJan 172 minUsing Your Talent to Make an ImpactAs an artist, I know how much the creative process feeds my soul. I know how unfulfilled I feel when that outlet is lacking. I know how...
Heather AldiJan 142 min2020 Ambassador SearchWhat does it take to become a Metronome Dancewear Ambassador? Character, strength, grace, and more social media savvy than I've got! We...
Heather AldiMay 15, 20192 minDancer Spotlight: Dion Leonhard DiDonna (aka Lady Cimorene)“There is something at work in my soul, which I do not understand.” ― Mary Shelley, Frankenstein Some bitty ballerinas dream of pretty pi...
Heather AldiApr 24, 20192 minSchooling Dancers, a conversation with Brooke DaniszewskiHow many young dancers would passionately proclaim that getting to attend high school was pivotal and life changing to their career as an...
Pixie Danger with Heather AldiApr 16, 20194 minAnorexia and Room Full of MirrorsI usually interview dancers and use a few quotes in my blog posts, but this one is different. I am going to leave you with Pixie and her...
Heather AldiApr 4, 20191 minDancer Spotlight: Mariah BennettOne of our greatest pleasures in working with dancers is meeting so many young ladies who have a passion for creating and sharing beauty w...
Heather AldiFeb 16, 20191 minPointe Shoe FairiesWhat's this?? The Pointe shoes I needed just showed up at my front door?! It must be the shoe fairies! How can you get a visit from the P...
Heather AldiFeb 9, 20191 minThrough the Toe Truck GlassWhat an incredible way to see the west coast! Our Toe Truck has been on the road non-stop since its maiden voyage last fall. We've alread...
Heather AldiFeb 4, 20191 minRun It!Just as we're getting a moment to breathe after Nutcracker, competition season is here! Many of you are switching out your pink slippers ...
Heather AldiFeb 3, 20192 minHard Shanks for All?"My shoe is dying too quickly. I need a harder shank!" Pointe shoes are notorious for breaking down quickly. They're made to do this, but...