October/November 2016
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Editor’s Letter: Start Thinking Ahead
Injuries always come at the most inconvenient time. Our cover guy, Derek Dunn, was on the fast track towards … More »
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Call Board
The West Coast Falls for Forsythe After 40 years in Europe, choreographer William Forsythe recently put down stateside roots … More »
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Studio to Street: Céline Cassone
What is Céline Cassone’s favorite thing to buy? Cowboy boots, to add to her growing collection. “I’m just crazy …
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Show and Tell: Jordan-Elizabeth Long
When Miami City Ballet soloist Jordan-Elizabeth Long previously danced with the Royal Swedish Ballet, professional hairdressers styled her performance …
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Dancer Spotlight: Alexis Fletcher
Vancouver, British Columbia’s 2010 Olympic Winter Games were golden for more than just big-name athletes. Like so many Vancouverites …
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Ask Amy: Degree Dilemmas
Should I turn down an apprenticeship to finish my dance degree, or should I put my education on pause? …
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The Making of a Tour
What does it take to bring a major production on tour? In July, Houston Ballet mounted a 12-show run …
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Defying Gravity
Houston Ballet’s Derek Dunn knows how to make an entrance. While just an apprentice in 2013, Dunn catapulted through …
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Summer on Campus
Maura Bell was determined to have a ballet career. But as a high school senior, she didn’t feel ready … More »
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The Chance of a Lifetime
As told to Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone and Madeline Schrock What was life like at the Vaganova Ballet Academy? Gabrielle Perkins, … More »
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Enchanted
It’s okay to want to feel like a princess sometimes. Let shades of carnation and rose gold, and dustings …
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The Workout: Andrea Yorita
Cross-training keeps Andrea Yorita prepared for the demanding variety in BalletX’s repertoire. Choreographic chameleon: At BalletX, Andrea Yorita performs …
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5 Ways to Release Your IT Band and TFL
You may not understand exactly what causes a tight IT (iliotibial) band, but you’ve probably experienced that uncomfortable tension … More »
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Beyond the BFA
During his sophomore year at the University of Oklahoma, Austin Crumley switched the focus of his Bachelor of Fine …
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Dream Role: A Love Beyond Reach
In August Bournonville’s 1836 ballet La Sylphide, every gesture has meaning. The National Ballet of Canada’s Jurgita Dronina talks …
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Family and Friends
City Ballet of San Diego is admired in Southern California for its diversity of dancers, a sizeable Balanchine repertoire, …
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Juggling Two Worlds
Upon high school graduation, dancers are often forced to choose between going to college or pursuing a career right … More »
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2016 Higher Ed Guide
These days, many ballet dancers are opting to earn their college diploma before they score a company contract. Because … More »
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Reverence: Ashley Murphy — Strength in Change
The Washington Ballet’s Ashley Murphy isn’t afraid to step outside her comfort zone. Why did you make the move …
