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Learning to Dance: The Silent Lessons by Michael Cornell The other evening, while attending a tango practica—a gathering where tango dancers come together to simply

Overcoming Self-Criticism in Dance Training. Why Dance is About the Journey, Not the Destination. From Align Ballet Method founder Michael Cornell. I’ve been dancing classical

The Dance of Discipline: How Ballet Shaped My World – by Michael Cornell I didn’t start dancing until I was nearly 15, and I thought

Defying Tradition: The Revolution of the Align Ballet Method by Michael Cornell The other day, a student, a professional dancer no less, remarked to me,

Legends of Dance: Movers and Shakers Who Changed the World As a lifelong dance enthusiast, I’ve been captivated by the brilliance and artistry of many

The Journey of a Movement Artist: Embracing Versatility and Growth by Michael Cornell When you’ve professionally danced with a ballet company, performed classical roles, or

Finding Myself Through Dance – by ALIGN founder Michael Cornell Dance has been an integral part of my life, providing not just physical activity but

Sparkle and Soul: A Personal Take on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Netflix Series – by Michael Cornell Grit. Focus. Musicality. Precision. Fluidity. Line. Flexibility. Dynamics.

Navigating Growth and Embracing Change: The Future of Align Ballet Method by founder Michael Cornell This week, I want to discuss the current state and

The Importance of Slowing Down in Dance Training Slow down—this would be the best single piece of advice I could give to any dance student.