Tag: kristina lind

Surviving the Last Days of Nutcracker: Our Top Tips

Nutcracker is always a bit of a slog. But in the days between Christmas and New Year’s? Ayyyyyyyy. Sure, the end of the run is in sight, but that also means you’ve already put your poor feet through dozens of shows. And without all the holly-jolliness of holiday shopping and cookie baking and present wrapping […]

Beating Nutcracker Syndrome, Bruised Toenails and More

You’ve been in Nutcracker rehearsals for months, and opening night is just days away. You’re confident in your ability to nail every variation—but worried about how your body (and mind) will hold up. Never fear! Here, Kristina Lind, a member of San Francisco Ballet’s corps de ballet, shares her tips for not only surviving, but […]