Words of Advice: Performance Solutions

Words of Advice: Performance Solutions

Q: How often should I practice in a tutu before a performance? Joan Latham, ballet mistress at Miami City Ballet: As often as you can—especially if you’re performing a pas de deux. It helps your partner because once you’re in a tutu, he can’t...
Words of Advice: Performance Solutions

Competitive Edge

Elite ballet competitions have become a fact of life. Considering the highly competitive job market these days, the Prix de Lausanne, Youth America Grand Prix and others like them provide access to apprenticeships, scholarships, exposure and, if nothing else, the...