by Crystal Nicholls | Nov 27, 2023 | Features, Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+
Can the foods we eat impact how quickly we recover from injuries? You may be surprised to learn the answer. Many dancers recognize that injury is an inevitable part of their careers, but they aren’t always equipped to overcome the setback it can cause. According to...
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 Pointe Magazine | Mar 31, 2010 | Company Life
Ballet dancers have nearly 100 percent injury rates. From minor sprained ankles to major bone breaks, nearly everyone faces time away from the stage sooner or later. The good news? Recovering from an injury doesn’t have to be a career setback. It can actually make you...
by Amy Brandt | Dec 15, 2009 | Company Life
I just found out I fractured my talus (ankle) and can’t dance for 4-6 weeks. How should I ease my way into dance after my doctor gives me the okay? —Emily, Winchester, VA You’re wise to want to ease back into shape, because bone injuries need plenty of time to heal. I...
by Abi Stafford | Nov 23, 2009 | Company Life
Have a question? Click here to send it to Amy and she might answer it in an upcoming issue! It seems like every other week I have a new injury: hip issues, Achilles tendonitis, back problems. I’m afraid this will stunt my career— it’s hard to improve...
by Nancy Wozny | Nov 23, 2009 | Company Life
When Washington Ballet apprentice Corey Landolt felt a pinch in his lower back while rehearsing a pas de deux from Coppélia last season, he didn’t waste any time dealing with what could have become a painful inflammation. “Just as I was lowering my partner from a...
by Pointe Team | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
If I’m trying to work through a minor injury, when do I know it’s time to sit out or see a doctor? Mickey Cassella, PT, director of physical therapy services at Boston Ballet: There’s no such thing as a “minor injury” when you’re a...