by Amy Brandt | Nov 12, 2020 | Ask Amy, Technique
I went through a growth spurt recently, and my coordination feels a bit off, like I’m not connected to the rest of my body. How can I work through this? —Sarah Growth spurts can be pretty disruptive. I remember how gangly and uncoordinated I felt in eighth...
by Pointe Team | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
I felt complete horror as I watched my performance on the tape: Like a poorly articulated marionette, my body flopped around the stage, all elbows, bent knees and sickled feet. It was our spring performance at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School, and since entering the...