by Madeline Schrock | Feb 1, 2015 | Cross-Training, Health & Body, Profiles
This story originally appeared in the April/May 2015 issue of Pointe. Growing up, native New Yorker turned San Francisco Ballet corps member Kimberly Braylock learned to swiftly navigate the city streets and studied flamenco at Ballet Hispanico. Now, she infuses her...
by Madeline Schrock | Sep 30, 2014 | Cross-Training, Health & Body, Profiles
This story originally appeared in the October/November 2014 issue of Pointe. National Ballet of Canada corps member Emma Hawes isn’t afraid to admit her weaknesses, like loose shoulder joints—because she knows just how to overcome them. After successfully...
by Madeline Schrock | Sep 30, 2014 | Cross-Training, Health & Body
This story originally appeared in the October/November 2014 issue of Pointe. Between class and auditions, rehearsals and performances, it may seem like there’s not enough time in the day to fit in cross-training. That’s why many dancers swear by hitting...
by Amy Brandt | Sep 24, 2014 | Ask Amy, Cross-Training, Health & Body
This story originally appeared in the August/September 2014 issue of Pointe. I recently started doing yoga and am wondering if it could have a positive impact on my turnout. If so, what poses do you recommend? —Emily The answer is yes—but not in the way you might...
by Madeline Schrock | Jul 31, 2014 | Cross-Training, Health & Body, Profiles
This story originally appeared in the August/September 2014 issue of Pointe. It’s not uncommon for a dancer to be dedicated to her cross-training routine, but Pennsylvania Ballet corps member Holly Lynn Fusco goes the extra mile—or two. During layoffs and summer...
by Amy Brandt | May 31, 2010 | Company Life
No matter what I try, I have trouble turning. What exercises can I do to improve my pirouettes? What should I think about when I’m turning? —Kiana, CA Turns are tricky—there’s a lot of room for things to go wrong. For me, I’ve learned that I have to...
by Amy Brandt | Apr 1, 2010 | Company Life
I’m going on a month-long vacation this summer, and I’m afraid I’m going to lose my technique. How can I stay in shape if I’m not taking class? —Clara, WI A month is a long time to go without taking class—I usually give myself a week or two after a heavy season to...
by Nancy Wozny | Aug 1, 2009 | Company Life
When San Francisco Ballet soloist Elizabeth Miner found herself huffing and puffing through David Bintley’s The Dance House, she knew it was time to increase her cross-training. “The piece was nonstop,” says Miner. “Just running it was not enough. I needed to build my...