This blog is full of personal observations and insights into some of the things that interest and inspire me – including food, films, literature and dance!
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When You Talk About Ballet, Do You Talk About Mental Health?When You Talk About Ballet, Do You Talk About Mental Health?
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On International Women's Day...On International Women's Day...
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It begins with a "D"It begins with a "D"
I’ve learned a lot about the ballet world, both as a student and a professional. This blog contains my hints and tips on how to navigate some of the challenges faced daily by young dancers and their parents.
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Huffington Post - 12th March 2018: Rising Star Tala Lee-TurtonHuffington Post - 12th March 2018: Rising Star Tala Lee-Turton
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Are you Training Effectively - Becoming a Professional Ballet DancerAre you Training Effectively - Becoming a Professional Ballet Dancer
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Preparing For International Ballet Competitions - My Top TipsPreparing For International Ballet Competitions - My Top Tips
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Top Tips for Eating Well as a Ballet Dancer, Vegetarian and FoodieTop Tips for Eating Well as a Ballet Dancer, Vegetarian and Foodie
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How to Identify the Right Ballet Training for YouHow to Identify the Right Ballet Training for You
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Ballet Photography - Why It's Important For DancersBallet Photography - Why It's Important For Dancers
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Why I Love Ballet - And You Should Too!Why I Love Ballet - And You Should Too!
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3 Things I Wish I'd Known about Becoming a Professional Ballerina3 Things I Wish I'd Known about Becoming a Professional Ballerina
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Russian Ballet Training - How it Helped me to Become a Professional Classical DancerRussian Ballet Training - How it Helped me to Become a Professional Classical Dancer
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Choreographing for Classical Dance - Where Should You Start?Choreographing for Classical Dance - Where Should You Start?
I wrote this blog during my four-years of training at the world-famous Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow. The blog follows my journey as a 16-year old exploring Moscow, learning Russian and gives an insight into the intense training regime that turned me into the professional dancer I am today.
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Top tips for international students thinking about training at the Bolshoi Ballet AcademyTop tips for international students thinking about training at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy
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One year on ...One year on ...
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Life as a professional ballet dancer ...Life as a professional ballet dancer ...
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Barnsley Civic ChampionBarnsley Civic Champion
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TLT Ballet Masterclasses 2016TLT Ballet Masterclasses 2016
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Graduation 2016 - Bolshoi Ballet AcademyGraduation 2016 - Bolshoi Ballet Academy
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World Ballet Competition 2016World Ballet Competition 2016
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World Ballet Competition 2016 - Performance VideosWorld Ballet Competition 2016 - Performance Videos
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WBC 2016 - official photos from classical performancesWBC 2016 - official photos from classical performances
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WBC 2016 - official photos from contemporary performancesWBC 2016 - official photos from contemporary performances
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A ballet dancer's audition journey: from Ekaterinburg to Copenhagen and back to MoscowA ballet dancer's audition journey: from Ekaterinburg to Copenhagen and back to Moscow
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Final year ballet exam - Bolshoi Ballet Academy 2016Final year ballet exam - Bolshoi Ballet Academy 2016
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Final Year Ballet Exam Photos - Bolshoi Ballet Academy 2016Final Year Ballet Exam Photos - Bolshoi Ballet Academy 2016
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More photos from my character examMore photos from my character exam
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More photos from my duet examMore photos from my duet exam
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Final year acting exam - Bolshoi Ballet Academy 2016Final year acting exam - Bolshoi Ballet Academy 2016
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Final year character exam - Bolshoi Ballet Academy 2016Final year character exam - Bolshoi Ballet Academy 2016
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Final year duet exam - Bolshoi Ballet Academy 2016Final year duet exam - Bolshoi Ballet Academy 2016
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Inspiration from the Ganjou Brothers and JuanitaInspiration from the Ganjou Brothers and Juanita
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Tips on overcoming ballet injuriesTips on overcoming ballet injuries
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Ballet dancers that inspire me ....Ballet dancers that inspire me ....
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Harlequin FloorsHarlequin Floors
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Passports, injuries and auditionsPassports, injuries and auditions
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VKIBC Brussels, 2015 - performance videosVKIBC Brussels, 2015 - performance videos
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VKIBC 2015, Brussels - photo diary and rehearsal video.VKIBC 2015, Brussels - photo diary and rehearsal video.
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VKIBC 2015 - official photosVKIBC 2015 - official photos
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More performances on the Bolshoi Theatre Stage.....More performances on the Bolshoi Theatre Stage.....
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Bolshoi Ballet Academy Opening Ceremony 2015Bolshoi Ballet Academy Opening Ceremony 2015
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Barnsley ballerina - photosBarnsley ballerina - photos
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Regal - photosRegal - photos
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Prague International Ballet Masterclasses 2015Prague International Ballet Masterclasses 2015
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Prague International Ballet Masterclasses - portfolio photosPrague International Ballet Masterclasses - portfolio photos
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Prague International Ballet Masterclasses - photo galleryPrague International Ballet Masterclasses - photo gallery
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TLT Summer Ballet MasterclassesTLT Summer Ballet Masterclasses
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Preparing for auditions .....Preparing for auditions .....
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Summer training 2015 - photos and videoSummer training 2015 - photos and video
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Tree of Codes - ReviewTree of Codes - Review
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13 lessons I've learned as a ballet dancer in training13 lessons I've learned as a ballet dancer in training
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Another performance at the Bolshoi TheatreAnother performance at the Bolshoi Theatre
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My very own ballet masterclassesMy very own ballet masterclasses
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Ivan Vasiliev in Don Quixote - May 2015Ivan Vasiliev in Don Quixote - May 2015
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Review of Lady of the Camellias - May 2015Review of Lady of the Camellias - May 2015
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Easter at the Bolshoi Ballet AcademyEaster at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy
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Debut on the Bolshoi Theatre StageDebut on the Bolshoi Theatre Stage
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Fairy of the Woodland Glade Photos - Tanzolymp 2015Fairy of the Woodland Glade Photos - Tanzolymp 2015
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Gulnare, Le Corsaire Photos - Tanzolymp 2015Gulnare, Le Corsaire Photos - Tanzolymp 2015
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Staatsballett and Sightseeing in Berlin!Staatsballett and Sightseeing in Berlin!
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Performing at Tanzolymp 2015Performing at Tanzolymp 2015
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Preparation for Tanzolymp 2015Preparation for Tanzolymp 2015
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Second course modern exam 2014Second course modern exam 2014
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Winter performance auditions 2014Winter performance auditions 2014
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A day in the life of a Bolshoi Ballet Academy studentA day in the life of a Bolshoi Ballet Academy student
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Winter's here in Moscow!Winter's here in Moscow!
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Ballet dancer in motion - 2nd set of portfolio photos Summer 2014Ballet dancer in motion - 2nd set of portfolio photos Summer 2014
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Ballet dancer in motion - 1st set of portfolio photos Summer 2014Ballet dancer in motion - 1st set of portfolio photos Summer 2014