by Kate Lydon For Dance Teacher | Nov 26, 2018 | Training
Do you call the pirouette position passé or retiré, or do you use both? What about the term élevé? Do you use it? Have you ever considered what these French words actually mean? “Ballet terminology is somewhat subjective,” says...
by Amy Brandt | Jul 2, 2018 | News, Profiles, Trending
There aren’t many dancers who’ve had as varied a post-stage career as Sascha Radetsky. Since retiring in 2014, the former American Ballet Theatre soloist and Center Stage star has reprised his role as Charlie in Center Stage: On Pointe; acted in two...
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...