DIY

Ballet DIY with Jacklyn Dougherty and Dr. Joni Dougherty Ed.D.  Ballet DIY is a creative category dedicated to dancers who love to make, customize, and personalize their ballet essentials. From sewing pointe shoe ribbons and elastics to decorating dance bags, leotards, and warm-ups, Ballet DIY helps dancers express their individuality while improving their skills. This category includes step-by-step guides, ideas, and inspiration for handmade ballet accessories, room décor, practice tools, and gifts. Dancers can learn how to build home barres, create bun kits, organize dance spaces, and refresh old dancewear. Ballet DIY encourages creativity, independence, and pride in caring for your own equipment. It is perfect for beginners, students, and advanced dancers who want practical projects that support their training and love of ballet. Each project combines function and beauty, helping dancers stay organized, prepared, and inspired both in and out of the studio. It keeps ballet affordable and meaningful while building confidence and responsibility through hands-on creative work daily.