by Jenny Dalzell | Jan 26, 2014 | Company Life
Glancing at the long and sinewy Rebecca Krohn, one might not guess that the New York City Ballet principal eats about every two hours. But to keep up with the rigorous rehearsal schedule that comes with her job, Krohn has figured out a mix of strengthening, refueling...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 21, 2013 | Company Life
At six feet tall, the Alonzo King LINES Ballet dancer—and recent Princess Grace Award winner—lives up to her company’s name. Because her long legs build muscle easily, she takes a relaxed approach to cross-training, only doing what she needs to...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Sep 24, 2013 | Company Life
When she was a student prodigy scooping up medals at top competitions, Whitney Jensen didn’t have to do much to keep her body in shape. Now, the 21-year-old hits the gym most days—sometimes even after six hours of rehearsal—to build stamina and keep...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Jul 22, 2013 | Company Life
Although he’s almost as renowned for his physique as for his partnering, the La Scala étoile and American Ballet Theatre principal doesn’t believe in going to the gym. Workout philosophy: “I don’t lift weights; I just lift beautiful...
by Jennifer Heimlich | May 28, 2013 | Company Life
Having danced everywhere from Ballet Hispanico to the Metropolitan Opera to an Angelina Ballerina: The Musical tour, New York City–based freelancer Elizabeth Yilmaz has to keep her body ready for any challenges thrown her way. Favorite Workout: Kayaking on the...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Mar 18, 2013 | Company Life
Céline Cassone eats up space onstage. To achieve that fierce energy, she works out a different set of muscles every day. Pre-class routine: 45 minutes of cardio, then 45 minutes of weight training. “I switch between the elliptical, the treadmill and the...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Jan 23, 2013 | Company Life
Melissa Hamilton has the ideal ballet body: endless legs, a streamlined silhouette, eye-popping arches. But that doesn’t mean the Royal Ballet soloist gets to take it easy. It just gives her a different set of challenges. Pre-class routine: Hamilton...