The Mirror: Friend or Foe?

The Mirror: Friend or Foe?

This story originally appeared in the April/May 2016 issue of Pointe. Suddenly, all I could see in the mirror was a fuzzy, dancer-shaped outline. I had accidentally rubbed out my contacts right before pliés and, frustrated, resigned myself to an unproductive two...

Ask Amy

I’m having trouble balancing schoolwork and dance. I come home from a long day and rush through my homework without worrying about whether I did it correctly. Doing homework late at night makes me stressed for the rest of the week and affects my attitude towards...
Ask Amy: June/July 2009

Ask Amy: June/July 2009

I’ve been dancing for eight years and still have poor turnout. I’ve tried many techniques and stretches, but nothing helps. Any advice? — Allison, Kansas It’s so frustrating when our bodies refuse to bend to ballet’s will! Unfortunately, we’re born with a somewhat...