by Amy Brandt | Sep 20, 2017 | Ask Amy
Can you superglue your vamp? I am new to pointe and don’t know where to apply it. —Amanda Industrial-grade superglues, such as Jet Glue and Satellite City Original Hot Stuff, can extend the life of your pointe shoes. But you have to be smart about where you...
by Amy Brandt | Sep 6, 2017 | Ask Amy, Career
I have a short contract at a small company. What’s the best way to build connections for freelance gigs during my layoff? —Allison During my career, I found that the best way to build connections was through colleagues and friends who already had them. If you...
by Katherine Beard For Dance Spirit | Sep 5, 2017 | Just for fun
For the past decade, Merritt Moore has been living a double life as both a professional ballerina and a quantum physicist. While dancing with Zurich Ballet and Boston Ballet, she received her undergrad degree from Harvard in physics, and she’s currently pursuing...
by Amy Brandt | Aug 23, 2017 | Ask Amy, Company Life, Wellness
My friends often want to go out after rehearsals or performances. I want to be social, but it gets pricey, and the late nights and eating out don’t make me feel my best the next day. How can I find balance? —Liz It’s easy to feel like a stick-in-the-mud...
by Amy Brandt | Aug 2, 2017 | Ask Amy, Health & Body, Wellness
Is there an alternative to drinking water? I get tired of it, but don’t want to be dehydrated. —Audrey There are plenty of alternatives to water, but you shouldn’t cut it out altogether. While it may be boring, water acts as a solvent for minerals,...
by Amy Brandt | Jul 26, 2017 | Ask Amy, Career
Do you have any tips for dealing with a stubborn partner? We both want to succeed, but we can’t seem to communicate. —Jesse You’ll never be able to control or change your partner’s personality. But you can consider whether you’re...
by Amy Brandt | Jul 19, 2017 | Ask Amy, Health & Body, Wellness
I’m recovering from an injury and my PT tells me I’m ready to take class. But I have a huge mental block and a lot of fear. Help! —Caitlin Coming back from an injury is scary at first—things that were easy are shaky, and your body may not feel...
by Amy Brandt | Jul 3, 2017 | Ask Amy, Career
I don’t have a personal coach. Will that impede my career? —Ellie Detailed coaching from artistic staff is built into a principal’s or soloist’s rehearsal day, but it’s rare to get that type of attention in the corps. If, as a student,...