About me

Welcome to Ballet Lovers! I want to share my journey into the world of ballet with you. My name is Azucena Jazmines, and unlike many who started ballet in childhood, I discovered this art form later in life, at the age of 35. What began as a hobby quickly became a passion reshaping my life.

Ballet captivated me in the studio and the history books, theatres, and countless stories of legendary dancers and choreographers. On Ballet Lovers, I write to make ballet accessible and enjoyable for everyone, whether you’re a dancer, an enthusiast, or simply curious about this beautiful art form. Here, you’ll find articles on ballet steps, historical insights, biographies of iconic dancers and choreographers, costumes, and synopses of famous ballets.

I hope that Ballet Lovers becomes a space where you can explore, learn, and feel inspired by the timeless elegance of ballet. So, whether you’re lacing up your pointe shoes or just enjoying the magic of ballet from the audience, I’m delighted to have you here. Let’s dive into the world of ballet together! And remember: Never it’s too late.

With famous Argentine ballet dancer Paloma Herrera
With Argentine ballet dancer Juan Pablo Ledo

Latest Posts

  • Passé or Retiré: Everything you Need to Know

    Passé or Retiré: Everything you Need to Know

    Passé or Retiré? Often, teachers and dancers use the two terms interchangeably. But is there a difference? In this article, we will answer that question and explain in detail how to execute these steps correctly. Passé or Retiré? Retiré means withdrawn. It is the position where the leg you are working on is bent in…

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  • Coppelia Ballet: The Great Ballet Comedy

    Coppelia Ballet: The Great Ballet Comedy

    Coppelia Ballet is a comic and sentimental ballet based on a tale by Ernest Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann. The story is about Dr. Coppelius, who creates a life-size dancing doll that the villagers become obsessed with. Franz falls in love with her to the point of abandoning her real love, Swanilda. Also, character dance and pantomime…

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  • Giselle Ballet: The Perfect Romantic Ballet

    Giselle Ballet: The Perfect Romantic Ballet

    Giselle Ballet: the mythical image that represents this ballet is the long white tutu. Ballet historian Cyril Beaumont said that the role of Giselle meant to a dancer what the role of Hamlet meant to an actor. This is because the changing and complex emotions of the characters are a fundamental aspect of the plot.…

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