by Sponsored by Prima by StageRitual | Aug 18, 2021 | Health & Body, Wellness
As stages and studios slowly begin to reopen, keeping up in the dance world’s “new normal” has required professionals to quickly bring their stamina back up to par, while also managing the physical strain and emotional toll that comes with returning to once-familiar...
by Madeline Schrock | Jul 25, 2019 | Health & Body, Nutrition
Deli meat has been getting a bad rap lately—because it’s processed, it’s not the healthiest choice, and there are even concerns that it elevates cancer risk if it’s eaten regularly. But how harmful is a ham sandwich? We asked Marie Scioscia,...
by Gianna Forte As Told To Suzannah Friscia | Jul 9, 2019 | Instagram, Training, Wellness
Before I was born, my parents found out that I had a condition called an omphalocele. All of my organs were outside my stomach. I was rushed into surgery as soon as I was born, and they put a little patch in, pushed in my organs and sewed me up. When I was 1 1/2, I...
by Madeline Schrock | Jun 25, 2019 | Cross-Training, Profiles
A new way of working: Derek Dunn may be known for his explosive jumps and strings of pirouettes, but the powerhouse dancer admits that he wasn’t always working inthe smartest way. When he developed hip issues last year, he was forced to shift from “giving...
by Candice Thompson | Aug 13, 2018 | Career, Wellness
A few years ago, Boston Ballet principal Lia Cirio was tasked with performing a contemporary program one week and dancing in The Sleeping Beauty the next. “We were doing Jiˇrí Kylián’s Tar and Feathers, which had me sliding around in socks,” says...
by Madeline Schrock | Sep 27, 2017 | Health & Body, Technique
The next time your teacher makes the class repeat a petit allégro combination endlessly, don’t groan. Aside from improving your footwork and ballon, you may notice that you eat healthier after class. James B Whiteside on Instagram: “ENTRECHAT SIX 🚀 📸...
by Madeline Schrock | Apr 3, 2017 | Cross-Training, Profiles
A fresh perspective: Last year, Katie Critchlow went through seven months of recovery for a debilitating ankle sprain, but the process transformed her outlook on cross-training: “You think that doing ballet class every day is enough, but it’s not,”...
by Madeline Schrock | Feb 23, 2017 | Cross-Training, Health & Body, Technique
As choreography becomes increasingly demanding, dancers must adjust their flexibility and strength to match. One major aspect of 21st-century ballet is a pliable back. Michelle Rodriguez, MPT, OCS, CMPT, founder and director of Manhattan Physio Group, and her...