by Alexandra Martin | Sep 27, 2021 | Wellness
Dancers are a unique hybrid of athlete and artist. The physical demands are obvious—we push our bodies to the max and spend hours in front of a mirror focusing on proper form. And yet with so much focus on achieving physical perfection, the artist in the equation...
by Suzannah Friscia | Dec 29, 2016 | Company Life
Love it or hate it, this is the time of year when people start talking about New Year’s Resolutions. While it’s exciting to think about what you want to work on in 2017, it can also feel daunting—especially because we often set unrealistic goals for...
by Suzannah Friscia | Oct 27, 2016 | Company Life
As dancers, you know how rewarding creative endeavors can be—but you also know how tremendously challenging they are. Sometimes we just don’t feel inspired, or new ideas seem out of reach. Creativity is complicated: Earlier this month, researchers at Kent...
by Suzannah Friscia | Mar 3, 2016 | Company Life
Don’t underestimate the power of perseverance. National Ballet of Canada’s Emma Hawes, photo by Daniel Neuhaus. As a dancer, you’re doing creative work every day—whether you’re experimenting with your own choreography, coming up with a...