by Barry Kerollis | Sep 19, 2025 | Pointe+, Training
Growing up, I trained in ballet while dabbling in the competition circuit. This gave me a deep appreciation for stylistic diversity and led to a career with both classical and contemporary ballet troupes. After retiring, I naturally gravitated toward the intersection...
by Amy Brandt | Sep 20, 2020 | Ask Amy, Training
I am thinking about pursuing a career in ballet. However, my parents have made it clear that at some point they want me to get a job, which they acknowledge would mean possibly dropping dance, or at least not taking as many classes. I agree that getting a job is...
by Jennifer Stahl For Dance Magazine | Mar 11, 2020 | News, The Latest, Training
Just because “social distancing” means your classes got canceled, your training doesn’t need to stop. Some studios are livestreaming their classes to students. Some dancers are giving themselves kitchen-counter barre. But there are also several...
by Madeline Schrock | Nov 15, 2017 | Cross-Training, Health & Body
The Pilates hundred is a popular exercise used by many dancers for conditioning and warming up, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Pumping your arms for 100 counts sounds simple enough, but it requires coordinated breathwork, a leg position that suits...
by Catherine Conley As Told To Suzannah Friscia | Oct 15, 2017 | Training
When I was 4 or 5, I told my mom, “I want to go to a real dance school with barres and a mirror.” My preschool recommended Chicago’s Ruth Page Center for the Arts. That’s where I trained until I left for Cuba a year ago. I went to regular...