by Amy Brandt | Nov 2, 2016 | Ask Amy, Higher Ed
Should I turn down an apprenticeship to finish my dance degree, or should I put my education on pause? — Ashleigh Congratulations on receiving an apprenticeship offer! They don’t come every day. If you think you’re ready for company life, and will be...
by Suzannah Friscia | Oct 27, 2016 | Company Life
As dancers, you know how rewarding creative endeavors can be—but you also know how tremendously challenging they are. Sometimes we just don’t feel inspired, or new ideas seem out of reach. Creativity is complicated: Earlier this month, researchers at Kent...
by Madeline Schrock | Oct 12, 2016 | Cross-Training, Health & Body
This story originally appeared in the October/November 2016 issue of Pointe. You may not understand exactly what causes a tight IT (iliotibial) band, but you’ve probably experienced that uncomfortable tension along the outside of your thigh. While it’s not...
by Nancy Wozny | Sep 30, 2016 | Nutrition, Profiles
They say injury can be a great teacher: When Texas Ballet Theater dancer Carolyn Judson was sidelined with a back injury in 2007, her interest in health piqued. “I wondered how I could heal myself, so I began to research and read,” she says. “I was...
by Suzannah Friscia | Sep 29, 2016 | Health & Body, Nutrition
As autumn gets into full swing, it’s time to wave goodbye to summer produce and start embracing the rich, savory fruits and veggies of the harvest season. They come with a host of nutritional benefits, sure to help you power through months of Nutcracker...
by Madeline Schrock | Sep 25, 2016 | Cross-Training, Technique
This story originally appeared in the June/July 2016 issue of Pointe. Though you may not think about it much, building strength in the muscles around the hips is a must for ballet dancers. Pacific Northwest Ballet’s physical therapist Boyd Bender even likes to...
by Suzannah Friscia | Aug 31, 2016 | Company Life
September 1 marks the beginning of a whole new year—a new dance year, that is. You’re fresh from your summer intensive, getting back into a regular class and rehearsal schedule and learning choreography for a new set of performances. It feels like a clean...
by Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone | Aug 22, 2016 | Company Life
National Ballet of Canada’s Emma Hawes swims to strengthen her loose shoulder joints (photo by Daniel Neuhaus) Every dancer has their own cross-training regime, tailored to their workload, injury prevention, rehab or particular roles. It’s up to you to...
