by Madeline Schrock | Nov 23, 2015 | Cross-Training, Profiles
This story originally appeared in the December 2015/January 2016 issue of Pointe. When Kathryn Boren joined the corps of American Ballet Theatre last spring, after two years with Boston Ballet, it meant adjusting her cross-training schedule, too. To accommodate...
by Madeline Schrock | Sep 30, 2015 | Cross-Training, Health & Body, Profiles
This story originally appeared in the October/November 2015 issue of Pointe. Royal Ballet principal Edward Watson is known the world over for his incredible range, whether he’s dancing dramatic works like MacMillan’s Manon or creating roles with...
by Madeline Schrock | Jun 1, 2015 | Cross-Training, Health & Body, Profiles
This story originally appeared in the June/July 2015 issue of Pointe. Just like her crystalline technique, Lia Cirio’s workout is extremely fine-tuned. Consistency is key to staying on top of her game, and her cross-training regimen includes specific daily...
by Madeline Schrock | Feb 10, 2015 | Cross-Training, Profiles
This story originally appeared in the February/March 2015 issue of Pointe. Though Aspen Santa Fe Ballet has dual homes in Colorado and New Mexico, Emily Proctor clearly draws inspiration from Aspen’s mountain culture for all things fitness. From acclimating to...
by Madeline Schrock | Feb 1, 2015 | Cross-Training, Health & Body, Profiles
This story originally appeared in the April/May 2015 issue of Pointe. Growing up, native New Yorker turned San Francisco Ballet corps member Kimberly Braylock learned to swiftly navigate the city streets and studied flamenco at Ballet Hispanico. Now, she infuses her...
by Madeline Schrock | Nov 23, 2014 | Cross-Training, Profiles
This story originally appeared in the December 2014/January 2015 issue of Pointe. Onstage, Miami City Ballet principal Patricia Delgado is known for her artistic range. Outside of the theater, though, she’s a bona fide cross-training queen. From hand weights to...
by Madeline Schrock | Sep 30, 2014 | Cross-Training, Health & Body, Profiles
This story originally appeared in the October/November 2014 issue of Pointe. National Ballet of Canada corps member Emma Hawes isn’t afraid to admit her weaknesses, like loose shoulder joints—because she knows just how to overcome them. After successfully...
by Jenny Dalzell | Mar 27, 2014 | Cross-Training, Profiles
It’s easy to pick Acacia Schachte out in a Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet rehearsal. No matter the speed at which her sinewy limbs slice through space, her core stays steady, grounding her every move. Schachte finds that exercises based on natural coordination...