by Kyra Laubacher | Dec 12, 2024 | Cross-Training, Health & Body, Pointe+
When SeHyun Jin joined New Jersey Ballet in 2018, she noticed a pain in her back during the company’s Nutcracker run. It turned out to be a herniated disc, and she traveled home to South Korea for surgery. “I didn’t really do any physical therapy there,” says Jin. “I...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | May 2, 2024 | News, Onstage, The Latest
While waylaid with an injury in 2019, New York City Ballet principal Maria Kowroski was given the chance to coach one of her younger colleagues—principal Lauren Lovette—for her debut as Odette/Odile. Kowroski was surprised by how much she enjoyed the experience....
by Marina Harss | Nov 8, 2022 | Company Life, News, The Latest
When Maria Kowroski retired from dancing in October 2021, she had been with New York City Ballet for 25 years. Her glamor and air of mystery onstage were unparalleled in the company. While there she had performed in a swath of the company’s repertory, from the...