by Helen Hope | May 25, 2021 | Cross-Training, Health & Body
Some ballet dancers think yoga is boring, or just isn’t for them. Shelby Elsbree wants to convince you otherwise. “Yoga is an extraordinary physical and mental supplement to your dance training,” says the former Royal Danish Ballet and Boston Ballet...
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 | Apr 23, 2020 | Cross-Training, Health & Body, Technique
A well-executed petit allégro combination—full of intricate jumps, crisp transitions and swift directional changes—is a thing of beauty. Ideally, you’re able to sail through a sequence without going the wrong way or getting your legs tangled. But that’s...
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...
by Madeline Schrock | Nov 20, 2019 | Cross-Training, Health & Body, Instagram, Technique, Training, Trending
If you’re feeling wobbly in adagio or wish you could hold your piqué attitude a bit longer, there are ways to assess and improve your balance. Try these four exercises, recommended by Heather Southwick, Boston Ballet’s director of physical therapy....
by Cadence Neenan | Oct 27, 2019 | Health & Body, Trending
Picture this: It’s the end of class. You’re exhausted and ready for reverence when your teacher decides it’s time for a drill of 32 changements. If you feel like you might not be jumping at your best, take extra caution. According to a study led by...
by Madeline Schrock | Jul 25, 2019 | Health & Body, Nutrition
Deli meat has been getting a bad rap lately—because it’s processed, it’s not the healthiest choice, and there are even concerns that it elevates cancer risk if it’s eaten regularly. But how harmful is a ham sandwich? We asked Marie Scioscia,...
by Madeline Schrock | Jun 26, 2019 | Cross-Training, Health & Body
If you’re aiming for a higher développé, chances are you might not be working toward it in the most effective way. “Everybody focuses on the splits. That’s fine, but there are so many other ways to gain flexibility that don’t...