by Amy Brandt | Apr 3, 2011 | Company Life
I never know what leotard to wear to auditions. What style is best for showing off your lines? –Amelia I always remember a girl who came to audition during company class many years ago. She wore a white, long-sleeved turtleneck leotard and matching skirt, with her...
by Amy Brandt | Jan 19, 2011 | Company Life
I’ve been wearing the same brand of pointe shoes ever since I started four years ago. I know feet change. Should I be trying different kinds of shoes? – Amelia You’re right—feet do change over time, especially after years of pointework. They often grow wider,...
by Amy Brandt | Dec 1, 2010 | Company Life
I know I need to be supporting my feet and ankles with supportive shoes, but I don’t want to wear running sneakers everywhere I go. What kinds of street shoes should dancers wear to protect their feet? —Katie I spoke with Dr. Alan Woodle, Pacific Northwest Ballet’s...
by Amy Brandt | Nov 28, 2010 | Company Life
I usually tape my toes and use paper towels to pad them for pointework. But I’d like to try something more earth-friendly. Do you have any suggestions? —Leah You have plenty of options. Many dancers wear reusable toe pads. I started wearing them because I grew tired...
by Amy Brandt | Oct 3, 2010 | Company Life
I’m having trouble balancing schoolwork and dance. I come home from a long day and rush through my homework without worrying about whether I did it correctly. Doing homework late at night makes me stressed for the rest of the week and affects my attitude towards...
by Amy Brandt | Apr 1, 2010 | Company Life
I’m going on a month-long vacation this summer, and I’m afraid I’m going to lose my technique. How can I stay in shape if I’m not taking class? —Clara, WI A month is a long time to go without taking class—I usually give myself a week or two after a heavy season to...
by Amy Brandt | Feb 12, 2010 | Company Life
Unearthing forgotten Balanchine treasures has been a signature of the Suzanne Farrell Ballet. The company has reconstructed another for its Kennedy Center season this March—interestingly, a work that Farrell herself did not dance. Originally choreographed in...
by Amy Brandt | Feb 3, 2010 | Company Life
What do you eat? I never know what to eat when I have super busy days of classes and rehearsals and don’t have time for a real meal. I feel like I always end up eating a box of cereal all day or something. — Daniella, 18, NY I have a lot of days like this, too. What I...
