Category Archives: Mind

Food Fight

Posted on Dec 9, 2011 by .

“I get embarrassed when I order a larger meal than my friends when we’re out together,” says 16-year-old dancer Harmony*, who … Continue reading  →

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Beat Bullying

Posted on Oct 26, 2011 by .

Imagine that you’re in ballet class, working on your triple pirouettes. As your teacher watches you and gives you pointers, you … Continue reading  →

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Dealing with Criticism

Posted on Jun 1, 2011 by .
Criticism

Picture yourself in class, admiring your reflection in the mirror after you finally execute a quadruple pirouette. You’ve been working to … Continue reading  →

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Fruitful Failure

Posted on Jan 1, 2011 by .

When Rylyn Juliano moved to NYC in October 2009, everything was going according to plan. She had graduated early from Syracuse … Continue reading  →

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911: My Best Friend Quit!

Posted on Feb 1, 2010 by .

When I was 16, my best friend quit dance. She wanted to be a cheerleader and participate in student government—activities that … Continue reading  →

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Up Close and Personal: Intimate Choreography

Posted on Jan 1, 2010 by .

Picture this: Three couples—one heterosexual, one lesbian and one gay—perform a whirlwind of passionate movement, with the dancers embracing, lifting and … Continue reading  →

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