by Jennifer Heimlich | Aug 24, 2026 | Cross-Training, Health & Body, Pointe+
More dancers these days are catching on to the value of strength training. “Just like with any sport, in order to perform at a higher level, you always want to be stronger,” says Kurt Gorrell, PT, DPT, CFMT, ACSM EP-C, CSCS, a former dancer who’s become a...
by April Deocariza | Oct 23, 2023 | Cross-Training, Health & Body, Pointe+
If you follow American Ballet Theatre’s Cameron McCune on social media, you’ve probably noticed that his workout videos are somewhat of a phenomenon. The corps member’s weight-training routine is not only impressive, it’s translated to better physical and mental...
by Madeline Schrock | Jul 27, 2020 | Cross-Training, Health & Body
Despite what you may think, when it comes to being a strong, healthy dancer, “all ballet, all the time” shouldn’t be your motto. We spoke with Vanessa Muncrief, chief physical therapist for Ballet Austin, from Baylor Scott & White Institute of...
by Madeline Schrock | Mar 10, 2020 | Cross-Training, Health & Body
When Roman Zhurbin isn’t dancing as a soloist with American Ballet Theatre, he’s exercising his other passion: fitness. As a certified personal trainer, he coaches dancers through his side business, Roman Empire Fitness, and co-teaches a strength and...