by Amy Brandt | Nov 9, 2016 | Ask Amy, Health & Body, Wellness
This story originally appeared in the October/November 2016 issue of Pointe. Can overexercising be an eating disorder? My friend says she’s not anorexic, but she’s obsessed with cardio as a way to be skinny. —Emma Most dancers do some form of...
by Amy Brandt | Nov 2, 2016 | Ask Amy, Higher Ed
Should I turn down an apprenticeship to finish my dance degree, or should I put my education on pause? — Ashleigh Congratulations on receiving an apprenticeship offer! They don’t come every day. If you think you’re ready for company life, and will be...
by Pointe Magazine | Oct 12, 2016 | Training
This story originally appeared in the October/November 2016 issue of Pointe. As told to Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone and Madeline Schrock What was life like at the Vaganova Ballet Academy? Photo by Erik Tomasson, Courtesy SFB. Gabrielle Perkins, ABT Studio Company...
by Amy Brandt | Sep 28, 2016 | Ask Amy, Technique, Training
I can’t seem to get off the ground in petit allégro. Help! —Sara Developing ballon begins with basic technique: correct alignment throughout the body, strong core and leg muscles, a deep plié, and proper articulation of the feet during push-...
by Amy Brandt | Sep 18, 2016 | Ask Amy, Summer Study, Training
Coming home from my summer intensive was such a letdown. How can I carry my summer inspiration into the fall? —Hailey I remember the feeling, too. After weeks of intense dancing, exciting master teachers and new friends, it can be hard to go back home. You have to...
by Amy Brandt | Jun 30, 2016 | Ask Amy
Do you have tips to camouflage a long torso and short legs? —Casey As dancers, we often develop our own personal style—but it’s important to think of it as flattering your proportions rather than hiding or “camouflaging” them. I have a...
by Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone | Jun 26, 2016 | Company Life
The way you stand makes a huge impression, whether you’re in an audition or just walking down the street. Awareness of your posture will help you achieve a more engaged and gracious épaulement, project confidence and strengthen your upper back. Read on...
by Amy Brandt | Jun 16, 2016 | Ask Amy, Training
Are private lessons necessary? I think I’d improve more quickly, but I’m already really busy. —Sarah Private coaching, while expensive, certainly has benefits—it allows you to fine-tune small details or concentrate on specific things...