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...
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...
