by Dance Magazine | Aug 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Working in corporate America can be a grind, so, for many, vacation is a welcome opportunity to relax and unwind. But for Jane Collier, it’s a chance to ramp up her ballet training. Though she’s based in Chicago, where she works in global sourcing for...
by Candice Thompson | Dec 19, 2018 | Summer Study, Training
Before attending the Alonzo King LINES Ballet summer program at age 18, Maya Harr did not have much experience with improvisation. In fact, she was such an introverted bunhead that even the word seemed scary. “The teacher came into the studio, turned off the...
by Rachel Hellwig | Jul 22, 2018 | Profiles, Summer Intensive Survival, Summer Study, Trending
It’s hard to believe that summer intensive season is almost over! We hope you’re learning, growing, having fun and making memories at your intensives this year. Today, we’re sharing seven dancers’ favorite summer intensive memories. Photo...
by Hannah Foster | Jun 28, 2018 | Summer Study
At my first summer intensive away from home, my roommate and I deliberated good-naturedly over bunkbeds and decorations. But the next summer, I walked into a triple dorm room and was met with the least desirable bed choice and nearly every inch of wall space plastered...
by Amy Brandt | Jun 27, 2018 | Ask Amy, Summer Study, Training
I’m a young dancer, and I’ve been accepted to a prestigious summer program. I know intensives are a good way to get my name known in the dance world. How do I give a good impression without seeming nervous? —Lydia Relax! It sounds like you still have...
by Helen Hope | Jun 10, 2018 | Editors' List: The Goods
With the long, super-sweaty days of summer intensives fast approaching, there has possibly never been a better time to make sure your dancewear drawer is full—and fully equipped!—for whatever your training and performance plans might be. GiaNina Paolantonio on...
by Madeline Schrock | Jun 6, 2018 | Health & Body, Summer Study, Wellness
No matter where you’re training this summer, you want to make an impression with your artistry— not your B.O. You’ll be dancing (and sweating) more than usual, so follow these basic rules to help you stay healthy and keep embarrassing hygiene faux...
by Amy Brandt | Dec 12, 2016 | Ask Amy, Company Life
I’m in a second company and I’d like to use my summer layoff to do an intensive elsewhere. Is there a tactful way to bring this up to my director? —Simone This is tricky, and depends on your director. When I was a trainee, we were free to go elsewhere...