by Suzannah Friscia | Jul 21, 2016 | Company Life
From competitive auditions to performances to the challenges of mastering each technical and artistic feat, dancers face many nerve-wracking situations. Sometimes, though, confidence eludes us when we need it most. But there are ways to practice giving yourself a...
by Suzannah Friscia | May 5, 2016 | Company Life
A dancer backstage at YAGP finals. Photo by Kyle Froman, via Dance Magazine Spring performance season is an exciting time, but it’s also a hectic one. Between performance prep, studying for school exams and gearing up for summer intensives, your stress levels...
by Suzannah Friscia | Oct 29, 2015 | Company Life
Photo by Philippe Teston In today’s world, we talk a lot about stress relief. And it’s true that taking time to relax and unwind is a necessary part of taking care of yourself as a dancer. But sometimes figuring out how to fit in that...
by Suzannah Friscia | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
When you’re anticipating a high-pressure audition, it’s no wonder if your stress levels are heightened. And a little performance anxiety isn’t necessarily a bad thing. But a recent study published in Psychoneuroendocrinology found that high stress...
