by Maggie McNamara Mandal | Jun 6, 2019 | Career, Company Life
For a new professional dancer, the concept of a summer layoff—when ballet companies go on an unpaid hiatus for several weeks (or months)—can be a welcome change of pace, an anxiety-riddled uncertainty or a bit of both. While it should feel rejuvenating to take a break...
by Helen Hope | Jun 24, 2018 | Editors' List: The Goods
Dancers know there’s no time like summer for sun, sand…and sweat! Gross but true: Whether your summer intensive has air conditioning or not (just because some people like to yell about how AC is bad for dancers), there’s no denying that summertime...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Jun 11, 2017 | Health & Body, Your Training
Summer is supposed to be carefree and fun, but for dancers, the season often marks a transition out of your regular routine and into a new environment. While it’s undoubtedly exciting, the summertime shake-up may also trigger feelings of stress and anxiety....
by Candice Thompson | Jul 5, 2016 | Career, Company Life, Cross-Training, Wellness
This story originally appeared in the June/July 2016 issue of Pointe. Need some inspiration for staying in shape this summer? These four dancers know how to balance rest, cross-training and fun to start off their next season right. Photo by Charlie McCullers, Courtesy...
by Suzannah Friscia | Jun 16, 2016 | Nutrition
Whether you’re heading off to a summer intensive or loading up on classes at your hometown studio, buying fresh and seasonal produce is a great way to get the fuel you need for dancing. Fruits and veggies are tastier (and often cheaper) when they’re in...
by Candice Thompson | May 31, 2016 | Career, Company Life
Jackie Nash (Photo by Charlie McCullers, courtesy Atlanta Ballet) Jackie Nash: Atlanta Ballet Typical summer break: mid-May–August On rest: I need to take one solid week, at least, to let all those last bits of the season go. After Nutcracker we push...
by Ashley Rivers | Nov 24, 2015 | Summer Study, Training
This story originally appeared in the December 2015/January 2016 issue of Pointe. By the time Washington Ballet dancer Andile Ndlovu was finishing his training in South Africa, he faced a risky decision. After attending a ballet competition in 2008, he received...