Author Archives: Julie Diana

About Julie Diana

Julie Diana is a principal dancer with Pennsylvania Ballet. She holds a BA in English from the University of Pennsylvania and writes for various dance publications.

Snap, Crackle, Pop!

Posted on Sep 7, 2012 by .
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Ever notice it often sounds like someone’s popping bubble wrap at the start of a ballet class? Knees click and … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Your Body

5 Reasons Not to Diet Through Your Teen Years

Posted on Aug 10, 2012 by .
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Sarah wanted to be a professional dancer. But when she turned 14, she realized her body was changing—something all teens … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Your Body

A Show of Hands

Posted on Jun 29, 2012 by .
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You’re at the ballet, and a dancer catches your eye. She’s got strength, charisma and a beautiful movement quality—but there’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Ballet, How To

The Dos and Don’ts of Cross-Training

Posted on May 1, 2012 by .
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Cross-training is a hot topic. What should you do? What shouldn’t you do? Exercising outside the studio can improve your … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness

Wrap Artist

Posted on Apr 4, 2012 by .
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Sur le cou-de-pied (French for “on the neck of the foot”) can be so confusing. Sometimes it’s wrapped. Sometimes it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Ballet

The Comparison Trap

Posted on Mar 13, 2012 by .
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Hilary Harrison always looked up to her best friend, Kayla, the star of the Michelle Latimer Dance Academy in Colorado. … Continue reading →

Posted in Competition, New Stories We Love