Category Archives: Mind
Up Close and Personal: Intimate Choreography
Picture this: Three couples—one heterosexual, one lesbian and one gay—perform a whirlwind of passionate movement, with the dancers embracing, lifting … Continue reading
Making Contact: Preparing for Intimate Partnering Work
Try these exercises in preparation for intimate partnering work. If you’re feeling nervous about the “touching” part of partnering work, … Continue reading
Home Away From Home
Quinn Pendleton, from Washington, CT, attended her first summer program when she was 13. She spent subsequent summers at Boston … Continue reading
Perfectionism 101
For years, New York City Ballet corps member Megan LeCrone wanted her dancing to be absolutely perfect. She worked hard … Continue reading
An Inside Look At The Dangerous World Of Cutting
“I was trying to do my homework and I could not concentrate because I felt so crummy,” Dana* remembers. Nothing … Continue reading
Dealing With Double Casting
The first time I ever danced with a partner onstage was as the second-cast lead Reed Flute in my local … Continue reading

