Category Archives: Mind

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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Perfectionism 101

Posted on Mar 1, 2009 by .
Photo by Paul Kolnik

For years, New York City Ballet corps member Megan LeCrone wanted her dancing to be absolutely perfect. She worked hard … Continue reading →

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An Inside Look At The Dangerous World Of Cutting

Posted on Jan 1, 2009 by .
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“I was trying to do my homework and I could not concentrate because I felt so crummy,” Dana* remembers. Nothing … Continue reading →

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Dealing With Double Casting

Posted on Dec 1, 2008 by .
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The first time I ever danced with a partner onstage was as the second-cast lead Reed Flute in my local … Continue reading →

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Dealing With Problem Parents

Posted on Oct 1, 2008 by .
Problem Parent

If you’re like any of us, you’ve probably had a blowout with your mom in the dressing room over a … Continue reading →

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How To Deal When Dancing’s Got You Down

Posted on Sep 21, 2008 by .

You love dance. You live dance. You are dance. So what happens when going to class becomes a burden and … Continue reading →

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