Hey everyone!
Some of you may remember that last year I posted about a contest Dance Advantage ran to choose the Top 20 Dance Blogs of 2010, as chosen by readers. I was honoured to make the Top 20 list and have a place alongside some blogs I truly admire and love.
DanceAdvantage's Top Dance Blogs 2011!
So this year, the lovely Nichelle is repeating the contest to find the Top Dance Blogs 2011! This is where you guys come in! I’ve entered the Adult Dancer category but to be in with a chance of making the list I need to get plenty of ‘nominations’ from all of my readers.
From now until December 20th any blog wanting to enter is creating a post just like this one. If any of my readers wish to nominate me, all you have to do is add a comment to the bottom of this post. It doesn’t matter what you put in the comment, but if you have any feedback on the site that would be great! I’m constantly trying to improve my blog, so if you have any suggestions on future topics or features, or if you want to let me know what you’ve liked or disliked about previous posts then please share! So that’s all you have to do, just pop a comment on this post!
After Dec 20th the blogs with the most votes in each category will go through to a second round of voting – but I’ll cover that if I get enough comments!
Rules: Please don’t comment more than once on this post! If you do, it’ll unfairly add to my votes. But feel free to vote for as many blogs as you like, in the nominations you can cast votes for as many sites as you wish.
Is this the face of your Top Dance Blog? 
If it is just comment on this post!
I truly enjoy writing this blog, and sharing my journey with all of you readers. I know I’m no expert (and never will be) but I hope that I have managed to make the idea of taking ballet a little less daunting for any newbies out there. And if you’re a seasoned dancer then maybe I’ve made you reminisce about when you started out, took your first class, did your first pirouette or had your first experience of partnering. It’s been a whirlwind year for me in all aspects of my life and ballet has been a huge part of it all. I’m looking forward to new and exciting experiences in the coming year, hopefully translating to new and exciting blog posts too!
So if you like my blog, I hope you’ll consider popping a comment on this post and nominating me for a Top Dance Blog 2011. I’ll be forever grateful.
Until next time, keep dancing!
P.S. Feel free to spread the word about this post!
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Hi Dave!
I just wanted to say that I LOVE your blog and of course I think it should be in the top 20 dance blogs!
I really think that your posts are very encouraging and I have so much fun reading them. You’re making an amazing job here in the blogosphere! Thank you!
xxx
A fantastic blog, always informative and the journey from complete newbie to a key ballet blogger has been great to watch.
Awesome blog!
Brilliant blog, keep up the great work!
I hereby nominate the fabulous Dave Tries Ballet!
Go Dave Go
Nom! It’s great to feel I’m not alone as a male adult ballet beginner.
Dave Tries Ballet is Top Shelf!
your blog encouraged me to start ballet as an absolute beginner and helped me forgetting all inhibitions of being a male ballet dancer. a BIG thank you!!
Absolutely love reading your blog and following your journey as an adult dancer. Really encouraging!!
An absolute inspiration to all adult dancers – I thoroughly enjoy reading your blog and love following your journey. Your passion and dedication is something to be proud of!
Love Dave’s blog – his enthusiasm, insight & experiences
David, your blog is super-inspirational, especially to guys starting ballet as an adult (like me!). Keep dancin’ and bloggin’!
This is without doubt a top dance blog. Good luck Dave!
I’m happy to support your blog dear sir!
Still in awe of how far you’ve come, and the story gets more interesting all the time! A great read even for couch potatoes/ perma-audience members like me.
I’ll fetch my pompoms – love your blog! \o/
Love the blog Dave! Keep it up.
Go Dave!!!
DaveTriesBallet is awesome but perhaps should become DaveDoesBalletReallyWell soon!
Dave – I love your blog and especially your enthusiasm for ballet!!! My favorite post was the one you wrote about math and ballet – Pythagoras and Plies. I love math and ballet, but had never made the connection between the two – awesome.
Thanks, keep up the good writing, and of course, dancing!!!
Best of luck with the contest!
Hey, I agree with Lorry – it’s time for that promotion, Mr. DaveDoesBallet!
You got my vote. Take it and jeté to second round!
This is an incredible blog,being a adult beginner myself
Just dropping by with a vote for you Dave. All the best, E&L
Love your blog Dave!
Informative, inspirational, fun. Love your blog!
Wonderful blog, Dave. All those hits can’t be wrong!!
I vote for you! Keep up the good work!
You inspired me to dance while I pursue a bachelors in microbio in order to go to medical school. Thanks Dave!
Love your simple and straightforward blog. One of my favorite and one of the most encouraging blogs. You don’t just “try” ballet but have made it so much accessible to all closet balletomanes. Merry Christmas Dave and best wishes in 2012!
It might be too late, but I’m a new reader and I’d like to vote for you!
I also hope you had a delightful holiday.