by Madeline Schrock | Jul 27, 2020 | Cross-Training, Health & Body
Despite what you may think, when it comes to being a strong, healthy dancer, “all ballet, all the time” shouldn’t be your motto. We spoke with Vanessa Muncrief, chief physical therapist for Ballet Austin, from Baylor Scott & White Institute of...
by Amy Brandt | Jul 7, 2020 | Ask Amy, Cross-Training, Health & Body
I’m consistently out of breath when I do petit allégro. Any suggestions on how to efficiently improve my stamina? —Kristin There are some simple things you can do to improve your petit allégro stamina. According to Lauren McIntyre, ATC, athletic trainer and...
by Madeline Schrock | May 7, 2020 | Cross-Training, Profiles
Why she works out: Kawashima takes advantage of a local gym membership through Tulsa Ballet on most days. “I started going because I struggled with my body when I was a student,” she says. Now, she sees her body in a different way, and works out for...
by Madeline Schrock | Apr 23, 2020 | Cross-Training, Health & Body, Technique
A well-executed petit allégro combination—full of intricate jumps, crisp transitions and swift directional changes—is a thing of beauty. Ideally, you’re able to sail through a sequence without going the wrong way or getting your legs tangled. But that’s...
by Jennifer Stahl For Dance Magazine | Mar 31, 2020 | Cross-Training, Health & Body, Training
Dancers are nothing if not disciplined. As soon as studios started shutting their doors, so many online classes began popping up that it became nearly impossible to keep track of them all. But is kitchen-counter barre really the best way to prepare your body to jump...
by Madeline Schrock | Nov 20, 2019 | Cross-Training, Health & Body, Instagram, Profiles
Updated on 7/18/2022 Cross-training misconceptions: Before Elle Macy became an apprentice with Pacific Northwest Ballet, she was apprehensive about cross-training. “I was warned that it might bulk you, or not to do certain activities because they could...
by Dance Magazine | Jul 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
We all know that personal trainers can help dancers condition their bodies more effectively. But trainers who are also dancers themselves? Now that’s a uniquely valuable perspective. Take Kathyrn Boren, an American Ballet Theatre corps member who got certified...
by Madeline Schrock | May 8, 2019 | Cross-Training, Profiles
Updated 11/14/22. Many workouts, one goal: When Nayara Lopes is asked what she does to cross-train, there’s no short answer. Some days she swims laps; other days she takes yoga. And then there are her elliptical sessions, strength-training with light weights and...