At 5′ 10.5″, Sara Michelle Murawski stands taller than most people, let alone most ballerinas. As a student, Murawski was always told her height was a positive thing, and that elongated lines are what ballet is all about. But in the professional world in the U.S., she encountered a totally different mentality. Her story went […]
You know what we love? When non-dance people acknowledge just how much in common dancers have with elite athletes—because dancers are elite athletes. You know what we hate with the fire of a thousand suns? When less-informed non-dance people betray their complete ignorance by assuming that dancers are fragile, delicate weaklings. Like the Philadelphia Eagles […]
There’s nothing like the thrill of attending a summer program. Getting to experience new teachers and classes can make a world of difference in your technique. Meeting other students who are as obsessed with dance as you are can lead to lifelong friendships. And sometimes, a summer program can alter the course of your dance […]
Think about something that never gets old. Swan Lake? Yep. Keone and Mari Madrid‘s choreography? Definitely. But today I’m talking about ballerina pointe-shoe-prep videos. They’re like candy, and we’re totally obsessed. (But you already knew that.) Most recently, Pennsylvania Ballet principal Brooke Moore broke down her pointe shoe prep ritual, which includes a healthy amount […]
Is there anyone out there who doesn’t enjoy a good love story? Crickets, right? So gather ’round dancers. Do we have a great one—one that’s worthy of a TSwift love song—for you. You may know Julie Diana, one of our favorite writers around here, as a leading authority on dancers’ health trends and ballet technique. […]
Did you find romance at your ballet intensive this summer? Or do you just love all things romantical and summer-y? If you answered “yes” to either/both of those questions, you’ll love this new video by former Miami City Ballet dancer Ezra Hurwitz, starring Pennsylvania Ballet soloist Evelyn Kocak and New York City Ballet principal Gonzalo […]
(Photo by Thinkstock) In our July/August issue, we debunked some of the trendiest health myths out there. One of those myths involved the oh-so-popular (yet oh-so-controversial) juice cleanse. If you recall, our experts advised us to steer clear of all-out cleanses, opting to drink juice as a supplement—with breakfast, as a snack, etc.—instead. If you’re […]
Oh, Ángel Corella, how we’ve missed you! A few years ago, you left your career as a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre to focus on directing a ballet company of your own in your native Spain. And we understood that decision, Ángel. You did great things over there. But we missed you onstage with […]