by Madeline Schrock | Nov 23, 2020 | Cross-Training, Health & Body, Instagram, Profiles
Ballet at home: Since she’s not preparing for any immediate performances, Steele takes ballet barre three to four times a week. “I’m working in more of a maintenance mode,” she says, prioritizing her ankles and the intrinsic muscles in her...
by Scott Ruth, Pt, Dpt, Nsca-Cpt | Oct 13, 2020 | Cross-Training, Health & Body, Training, Videos, Viral Videos
Have you spent countless time and energy throughout your career stretching religiously in hopes of achieving stunning extensions? To get stronger, higher and more effortless legs in steps like développé or battement lent, you need more than just stretching. You need...
by Madeline Schrock | Aug 30, 2020 | Cross-Training, Instagram, Profiles
Monday, fun day: Amanda DeVenuta takes Sundays to rest and dedicates Mondays, her other day off, to working out. After a solar flow yoga class, she’ll grab lunch out and head to a one-on-one Pilates session. During the week, she doesn’t have much free time...
by Madeline Schrock | Jul 27, 2020 | Cross-Training, Health & Body
Despite what you may think, when it comes to being a strong, healthy dancer, “all ballet, all the time” shouldn’t be your motto. We spoke with Vanessa Muncrief, chief physical therapist for Ballet Austin, from Baylor Scott & White Institute of...
by Amy Brandt | Jul 7, 2020 | Ask Amy, Cross-Training, Health & Body
I’m consistently out of breath when I do petit allégro. Any suggestions on how to efficiently improve my stamina? —Kristin There are some simple things you can do to improve your petit allégro stamina. According to Lauren McIntyre, ATC, athletic trainer and...
by Madeline Schrock | May 7, 2020 | Cross-Training, Profiles
Why she works out: Kawashima takes advantage of a local gym membership through Tulsa Ballet on most days. “I started going because I struggled with my body when I was a student,” she says. Now, she sees her body in a different way, and works out for...
by Madeline Schrock | Apr 23, 2020 | Cross-Training, Health & Body, Technique
A well-executed petit allégro combination—full of intricate jumps, crisp transitions and swift directional changes—is a thing of beauty. Ideally, you’re able to sail through a sequence without going the wrong way or getting your legs tangled. But that’s...
by Jennifer Stahl For Dance Magazine | Mar 31, 2020 | Cross-Training, Health & Body, Training
Dancers are nothing if not disciplined. As soon as studios started shutting their doors, so many online classes began popping up that it became nearly impossible to keep track of them all. But is kitchen-counter barre really the best way to prepare your body to jump...