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Chantelle Pianetta’s Unconventional Path to Principal Dancer, Two Decades in the Making

Chantelle Pianetta as told to Avichai Scher

Side view of concentrated teenage girl in a long-sleeved black leotard facing the barre during ballet class in sunlit studio. She stands between two older teenage dancers.

Moving Up a Level? Here’s How to Embrace Challenges and Stay Focused

Katie Slattery

A ballerina in a black v-neck leotard, ivory skirt, black cut-off tights, and skin-tone pointe shoes poses on the floor of a dance studio. Her front leg is bent underneath her and her back leg is stretched out behind her. She is slightly arching back, with her arms over her head. She lifts her chin on a slight diagonal with her eyes closed in a calm expression.

Dancing Through the Change: How to Cope During the Stages of Menopause

Lindsay Martell

Close up on the back of someone's feet, standing on a white floor. There is a fresh blister on each heel.

Heel Blisters Are the Worst—Here’s How to Deal With Them

Jennifer Heimlich

Tyler Donatelli sits on the floor in front od a beige backdrop. Her hair is tightly pulled back, and she wears a long, gray tutu, a light pink camisole leotard with a faint gray pattern, and pointe shoes. She tucks her left leg underneath her and extends her right leg out a bit, and looks out towards her left with a faraway gaze and slight smile.

Houston Ballet Principal Tyler Donatelli Is Both Powerful and Poetic

Nancy Wozny

Lanie Jackson crouches in second position and holds Jared Kelly as he leans back into her arms. The dancers look at each other. He wears brown trunks and socks, and she wears taupe trunks, socks and a corset-style top. They perform onstage in front of a mustard-colored backdrop.

Meet Lanie Jackson, the BalletX Artist Who Swing Dances After Hours

Hana Le

A close up photo of a woman's left arm holding a free weight against her thigh while strength training at the gym. She wears green leggings.

How to Make Sure Strength Training Will Pay Off in the Studio

Jennifer Heimlich

A teenage girl eating breakfast in a hurry before leaving for school.

Ask a Dance Dietitian: Why Does My Schedule Affect My Appetite?

Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C

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