Category Archives: Mind

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 … Continue reading →

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Fruitful Failure

Posted on Jan 1, 2011 by .
Illustrated by Lealand Eve

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

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911: My Best Friend Quit!

Posted on Feb 1, 2010 by .
(Illustration by Lealand Eve)

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

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Up Close and Personal: Intimate Choreography

Posted on Jan 1, 2010 by .
intimate

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

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Making Contact: Preparing for Intimate Partnering Work

Posted on Jan 1, 2010 by .
Photo by John Kane

Try these exercises in preparation for intimate partnering work. If you’re feeling nervous about the “touching” part of partnering work, … Continue reading →

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Home Away From Home

Posted on Jun 1, 2009 by .
Photo by Rosalie O'Connor

Quinn Pendleton, from Washington, CT, attended her first summer program when she was 13. She spent subsequent summers at Boston … Continue reading →

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