by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
The days of having to choose between college and a ballet career are over. Not only do many dancers join top troupes after earning a degree (see Pennsylvania Ballet principal Lauren Fadeley, Complexions powerhouse Christina Dooling, ABT’s Sarah Smith), but many...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Need a quick workout on the go? Download Yogify, a free app for the iPhone or iPad produced by EA Sports. It comes with five sample classes ranging from 15 to 45 minutes long, beginner to advanced level—plus the option to purchase up to 40 additional classes. Although...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Have you gotten your April/May issue of Pointe yet? Click on the photo at right for an exclusive sneak peek. It’s an outtake from Jim Lafferty’s photo essay, which chronicles Ballet West, Nevada Ballet Theatre and Pacific Northwest Ballet’s historic...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Fruit can be a difficult snack to pack in a dance bag—one wrong squish and juice gets all over your pointe shoes. For many dancers, their solution is to bring dried fruit to the studio. But is the dried version as healthy? The New York Times recently tackled that...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
This blog could easily turn into a daily feed of fashion-meets-ballet news and nothing else. Don’t worry, I won’t let that happen. But indulge me just once more this week, because I can’t help sharing this photo that David Hallberg just posted of his...
by Pointe Team | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
The monthly cycle of blues and bloating before your period can make dancing feel infinitely more difficult. But there’s good news: A recent study from the University of Massachusetts shows that simply adjusting your diet can reduce PMS symptoms. The researchers...
by Pointe Team | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
I’ve always been ashamed to admit that I try harder in class when I know the teacher is looking at me. I also elevate my arabesque higher when I’m standing next to the girl with great extension. While I realize competition is part of our human nature, I...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Miami City Ballet just signed a new dancer: former major league baseball catcher Mike Piazza. The company has been loving sports stars recently. In February, they teamed up with the Miami Heat. Now, Piazza will take the stage with MCB on May 3 in Balanchine’s...