<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ballet with Suzie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ballet with Suzie]]></description><link>https://rhvhcft7pv.wixsite.com/balletwithsuzie/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:46:12 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://rhvhcft7pv.wixsite.com/balletwithsuzie/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Marking schemes for pre-primary to grade 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everything in an exam is marked out of 10. The mark of 10 is linked to an adjective: Exceptional  ability (10) Excellent  ability (9) Very good  ability (8) Good  ability (7) Fairly good  ability (6) Fair  ability (5) Adequate  ability (4) Limited  ability (3) Very limited  ability (2) Extremely limited  ability (1) This means that if, for example, you are a grade 4 student who got an 8 out of 10 on your barre. This means you demonstrated a very good ability to show the barre exercises with...]]></description><link>https://rhvhcft7pv.wixsite.com/balletwithsuzie/post/marking-schemes-for-pre-primary-to-grade-4</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69191ad229299e5b48d63422</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:31:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b177b_c7e515f6913c4c4eb002231a0795d590~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_728,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzie Luton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Common corrections: grade 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[I always encourage my students to practice at home. However, it can be hard to practice if you don't know what to work on. Below I have listed my common corrections for each exercise in Grade 4. For all exercises: -remember to smile -keep your body straight (think of stacking yourself like a Jenga tower) -keep your chin slightly lifted -tuck your thumbs away and keep your fingers together -turn out your feet as much as possible -point your feet as hard as you can when necessary Barre Plies...]]></description><link>https://rhvhcft7pv.wixsite.com/balletwithsuzie/post/common-corrections-grade-4</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66fefebc51d03e4088dd126a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 20:33:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b177b_7878d0d2587c43aaacc40ae6e13caf51~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_718,h_478,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzie Luton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ballet beyond the studio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ballet history for beginners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEekFTj5PvU https://australianballet.com.au/ballet-101/short-history-of-ballet?srsltid=AfmBOopuYg-ovo2_opPySrBT1iUcqRCcQ0N6eBoj_aVwkC_jVA3R-cxY Ballet terminology https://www.abt.org/explore/learn/ballet-dictionary/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiFK4Df1hx8&#38;list=PLwS6egmcnvtOw0_A2NNUprDjP062JLJYM Different styles and schools of ballet These are some the major schools/syllabuses that are used around the world for ballet training...]]></description><link>https://rhvhcft7pv.wixsite.com/balletwithsuzie/post/ballet-beyond-the-studio</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65f77170c27c009194c1a135</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:12:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_584e797a3449582d4f436b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzie Luton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ A few of my tips to help make the most of corrections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Below is a few of my tips to take those corrections you get in class and use them in your practice time to achieve your goals. First, try...]]></description><link>https://rhvhcft7pv.wixsite.com/balletwithsuzie/post/a-few-of-my-tips-to-help-make-the-most-of-corrections</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65ee453b93a613d48e4c4468</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:19:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_6762643650715271476d73~mv2_d_7952_5304_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzie Luton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My tips for preparing physically and mentally for exam day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exams are already stressful, so you want to do everything within your control to make that day go as smooth as possible. Below are my...]]></description><link>https://rhvhcft7pv.wixsite.com/balletwithsuzie/post/my-tips-for-preparing-physically-and-mentally-for-exam-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65e533283e3c235098c1b067</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 03:12:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_7342444a4144726e736259~mv2_d_2362_3543_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzie Luton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inspiring performances]]></title><description><![CDATA[When I was a student one of my favourite things to do was to watch performances by other dancers that inspired me. Below I have included...]]></description><link>https://rhvhcft7pv.wixsite.com/balletwithsuzie/post/inspiring-performances</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65c6d4c72751b87481db9031</guid><pubDate>Sat, 10 Feb 2024 02:43:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_5513c1ca06a947f787f81234275decae~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzie Luton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Common corrections: Grade 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[I always encourage my students to practice at home. However, it can be hard to practice if you don't know what to work on. Below I have...]]></description><link>https://rhvhcft7pv.wixsite.com/balletwithsuzie/post/common-corrections-grade-3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65b96051ece10d8e44cf6beb</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 21:20:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b177b_7878d0d2587c43aaacc40ae6e13caf51~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_718,h_478,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzie Luton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Common corrections: Grade 1 ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I always encourage my students to practice at home. However, it can be hard to practice if you don't know what to work on. Below I have...]]></description><link>https://rhvhcft7pv.wixsite.com/balletwithsuzie/post/common-corrections-grade-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65940264068a522b1df7d47a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2024 13:05:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b177b_7878d0d2587c43aaacc40ae6e13caf51~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_718,h_478,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzie Luton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Common corrections: Primary]]></title><description><![CDATA[I always encourage my students to practice at home. However, it can be hard to practice if you don't know what to work on. Below I have...]]></description><link>https://rhvhcft7pv.wixsite.com/balletwithsuzie/post/common-corrections-primary</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65918fbace37a80d0aaf03ac</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 Dec 2023 16:28:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b177b_5814843cf7db49e2bb039c77a6f6e514~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_718,h_478,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzie Luton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Printable practice schedule]]></title><link>https://rhvhcft7pv.wixsite.com/balletwithsuzie/post/printable-practice-schedule</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65905c9c63f8a92f5f2358f1</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Dec 2023 18:08:33 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Suzie Luton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Common corrections: pre-primary]]></title><description><![CDATA[I always encourage my students to practice at home. However, it can be hard to practice if you don't know what to work on. Below I have...]]></description><link>https://rhvhcft7pv.wixsite.com/balletwithsuzie/post/common-corrections-pre-primary</link><guid isPermaLink="false">658813a4784399c311254781</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Dec 2023 11:53:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_6c7867614572704c514e38~mv2_d_6024_4024_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzie Luton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[RAD set exercises: Pre-primary, Primary, &#38; Grade 1-3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pre-primary -warm up (teacher choreographed) -legs and feet -fingers and hands -walks -run and balance -bounce and jump -bend and spin...]]></description><link>https://rhvhcft7pv.wixsite.com/balletwithsuzie/post/rad-set-exercises-pre-primary-primary-grade-1-3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65237837b3a679722ec3df9e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 04:03:24 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Suzie Luton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Printable ballet practice advent calendar ]]></title><link>https://rhvhcft7pv.wixsite.com/balletwithsuzie/post/printable-ballet-practice-advent-calendar</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6518a361d3d835408a143390</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Sep 2023 22:38:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Suzie Luton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stretching and conditioning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stretching and conditioning is an important part of dance practice. It helps us get stronger and more flexible so that we can progress...]]></description><link>https://rhvhcft7pv.wixsite.com/balletwithsuzie/post/stretching-and-conditioning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65170f9c9feb0bc23e3c8dc5</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 18:43:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_786c654f6d6850322d5649~mv2_d_5472_3648_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzie Luton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is a mock exam?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you have ever been wondering what a mock exam is and why we have them then I am here to help. A mock exam is exactly what it sounds...]]></description><link>https://rhvhcft7pv.wixsite.com/balletwithsuzie/post/what-is-a-mock-exam</link><guid isPermaLink="false">650d885a81dd79a4ed7b7487</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 13:01:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b177b_614b49d1cb83408db399913533b1361b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzie Luton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do I practice at home?]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a question I get asked often.... The first step is: Make sure you have an open space and a chair to use if you need a barre. It...]]></description><link>https://rhvhcft7pv.wixsite.com/balletwithsuzie/post/how-do-i-practice-at-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">650cb51a324d0f77aa31fca1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 23:49:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b177b_0c0b542fe68b4fd3829a7a518186b9ea~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_450,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzie Luton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is an RAD exam?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every year I year I have students and parents asking me what I am talking about when I talk about RAD ballet exams. It's a completely...]]></description><link>https://rhvhcft7pv.wixsite.com/balletwithsuzie/post/what-is-an-rad-exam</link><guid isPermaLink="false">650752c29ce13298b2d995c7</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Sep 2023 20:01:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b177b_90f2959835f649c68364327238219b59~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_862,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzie Luton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My ballet class essentials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Water!!! Never forget your water bottle I like to bring a snack like a power bar in case I get really hungry Extra hair elastics, hair...]]></description><link>https://rhvhcft7pv.wixsite.com/balletwithsuzie/post/ballet-class-essentials</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62cf323dbc915b4abdab5cfa</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:00:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b177b_1d69d8e764584cd4b2aa32952585ffd6~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_750,h_531,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzie Luton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to make a ballet bun for class, exams, and performances...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Step by step... The key to a well done bun is to make sure it is at the crown of your head and is flat like pancake. What you'll need:...]]></description><link>https://rhvhcft7pv.wixsite.com/balletwithsuzie/post/did-you-know-dancing-is-great-for-the-brain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62c72249d6c27d0651baf79f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2022 18:13:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_aaf6e70cbd6d4a1da09bcb7899532def~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzie Luton</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>