by Katie Slattery | Sep 22, 2026 | Pointe+, Technique, Training
Clay Houston felt a charge of excitement after being placed in an advanced group at the Chautauqua Institution School of Dance summer program. But he also felt apprehensive. He was the youngest dancer, and while getting moved up proved that his hard work had been...
by Julia McColligan | Jan 21, 2023 | Pointe+, Technique, Training
Attitude turns en dedans are one of the most striking steps that dancers execute, from their day-to-day classes to their variations onstage. Mastering this type of turn with consistency, precision and grace requires continual effort and discipline in class. Stacey...