by Suzannah Friscia | Sep 29, 2016 | Health & Body, Nutrition
As autumn gets into full swing, it’s time to wave goodbye to summer produce and start embracing the rich, savory fruits and veggies of the harvest season. They come with a host of nutritional benefits, sure to help you power through months of Nutcracker...
by Madeline Schrock | Sep 25, 2016 | Cross-Training, Technique
This story originally appeared in the June/July 2016 issue of Pointe. Though you may not think about it much, building strength in the muscles around the hips is a must for ballet dancers. Pacific Northwest Ballet’s physical therapist Boyd Bender even likes to...
by Suzannah Friscia | Aug 31, 2016 | Company Life
September 1 marks the beginning of a whole new year—a new dance year, that is. You’re fresh from your summer intensive, getting back into a regular class and rehearsal schedule and learning choreography for a new set of performances. It feels like a clean...
by Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone | Aug 22, 2016 | Company Life
National Ballet of Canada’s Emma Hawes swims to strengthen her loose shoulder joints (photo by Daniel Neuhaus) Every dancer has their own cross-training regime, tailored to their workload, injury prevention, rehab or particular roles. It’s up to you to...
by Suzannah Friscia | Aug 11, 2016 | Wellness
We all do our best to get enough sleep, but sometimes it feels like there just aren’t enough hours in the day. And dancers have crazy schedules, whether you’re in the midst of a busy performance season, touring, or juggling classes and rehearsals....
by Gavin Larsen | Jul 31, 2016 | Wellness
Updated 10/31/22. This story originally appeared in the August/September 2016 issue of Pointe. Today, she’s a confident Miami City Ballet first soloist, but Emily Bromberg wasn’t always so self-assured. As a teenager, she withered under the weight of...
by Madeline Schrock | Jul 31, 2016 | Cross-Training, Health & Body
This story originally appeared in the August/September 2016 issue of Pointe. Think fast: Would you like a few more degrees of turnout? If your answer is a resounding “yes” (perhaps even punctuated by a grand jeté), you’re not alone. Although natural...
by Amy Brandt | Jul 27, 2016 | Company Life
What are some of the best self-massage tools for dancers? —Kennedy Nothing beats regular sessions with a licensed massage therapist, but not every dancer has the time or money to invest in them. Luckily, there are lots of tools dancers can utilize to help relieve...