by Suzannah Friscia | Jul 21, 2016 | Company Life
From competitive auditions to performances to the challenges of mastering each technical and artistic feat, dancers face many nerve-wracking situations. Sometimes, though, confidence eludes us when we need it most. But there are ways to practice giving yourself a...
by Suzannah Friscia | Jun 16, 2016 | Nutrition
Whether you’re heading off to a summer intensive or loading up on classes at your hometown studio, buying fresh and seasonal produce is a great way to get the fuel you need for dancing. Fruits and veggies are tastier (and often cheaper) when they’re in...
by Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone | Jun 6, 2016 | Company Life
When you can’t remember the choreo. (Julie Kent in Lilac Gardens, photo by Rosalie O’Connor) Whether you’re polishing choreography for your upcoming student showcase, or boosting your stamina for your summer intensive (or both!), these tips for...
by Amy Brandt | Jun 2, 2016 | Ask Amy, Health & Body, Views, Wellness
As dancers gear up for year-end performances, the extra workload can take its toll. If you’ve pulled a hamstring, or are worried it might happen, read up on Amy’s advice for proper healing. A pulled hamstring—tears that occur in the muscle when the...
by Lauren Kay | Jun 1, 2016 | Company Life
It’s important to let your body find parallel, as well as turned out, positions. (Photo by Isaac Aoki) You work hard on turnout in class every day. But once you leave the studio, make sure you’re in parallel. Walking around turned out stresses your hips,...
by Madeline Schrock | May 31, 2016 | Company Life
Sock walk: As soon as she wakes up, Pazcoguin pulls on compression socks and takes her dog for an hour walk in Central Park. Their heavy elasticity alleviates recurring toe and joint pain in her right foot. “They help increase circulation at the start of the day,” she...
by Hannah Foster | May 27, 2016 | Health & Body
This story originally appeared in the April/May 2016 issue of Pointe. With the joy of pointework usually comes the not-so-pleasant experience of having calluses. For most dancers, the hardened patches of skin on the toes and heels come with the territory. According to...
by Suzannah Friscia | May 26, 2016 | Health & Body, Nutrition
You want to fuel yourself with foods that will give you the energy and nutrients you need to dance your best, but with all the conflicting information out there, it can be hard to figure out what’s actually healthy. Last year, we found out that the U.S. Food and...