August/September 2009

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August/September 2009
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Editor's Letter: Pursuit of Excellence
Boston Ballet, Daily class, Erica Cornejo, Self Esteem
Jazz Infusion at NDT
By Margaret Fuhrer
Hubbard Street Dance, Jim Vincent, Nederlands Dans Theater
ABT's Newest Principal Veronika Part
By Elizabeth Gorgas
American Ballet Theatre, Veronika Part
Jobs Cut—And Created
By Amanda Sillikier
James Canfield, Nevada Ballet Theatre, recession
PNB's Tribute to Ulysses Dove
By Elizabeth Gorgas
Contemporary Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Red Angels, Ulysses Dove
Boston Ballet Dancers Rise Through The Ranks
By Margaret Fuhrer
Boston Ballet, James Whiteside, Kathleen Breen Combes, Melissa Hough, Misa Kuranaga, Pavel Gurevich
Joffrey Launches Gerald Arpino Foundation
Gerald Arpino Foundation, Harriet Ross, The Joffrey Ballet
New York Theatre Ballet Hits Movie Theaters
By Amanda Sillikier
Metropolitan Opera, New York Theatre Ballet
Celebrating 10 Years of Pointe Magazine
Heather Ogden, National Ballet of Canada
Inside Jose Manuel Carreno's Dance Bag
By Jennifer Stahl
American Ballet Theatre, Jose Manuel Carreno
On the Side: Kelly Myernick
The Houston Ballet first soloist finds her freedom in modern dance.
By Margaret Fuhrer
Houston Ballet, Kelly Myernick
Flying High
San Francisco Ballet’s Isaac Hernández soars with confidence and exuberance.
Isaac Hernandez, San Francisco Ballet
Ask Amy: Aug/Sept 2009
Suzanne Farrell Ballet dancer Amy Brandt gives advice on picking up choreography, dealing with weight issues and preventing bunions.
Choreography, Diet, Self Esteem
Under Her Spell
Erica Cornejo brings her unique magic to Boston Ballet.
Boston Ballet, Erica Cornejo
The Pros on Class
Six principals discuss their approach to daily technique class.
By Susan Chitwood
American Ballet Theatre, Ariana Lallone, Daily class, Irina Dvorovenko, Jeanette Delgado, Katita Waldo, Miami City Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Patricia Delgado, San Francisco Ballet, technique, The National Ballet of Canada, Xiao Nan Yu
A Day with Ethan Stiefel
As dean of dance at University of North Carolina School of the Arts, the ABT star has a schedule that takes as much stamina as performing.
By Rosalie O'Connor
The Truth About Trainee Programs
Are they a smart career move for you?
Kimberly Braylock, San Francisco Ballet, trainee programs
Cross-Training for Technique
Improve your strength and stamina outside the studio.
Cross Training, Flexibility, Pilates, technique
In The Wings: Michaela DePrince
At the Rock School for Dance Education
Student Opportunities
Developing Musicality
Improve the way you hear music.
Nikolaj Hubbe
A rebel with a cause at The Royal Danish Ballet
Learn a Role in 20 Minutes?
Swooping in at the last minute to save a show could be the biggest challenge--and biggest break--of your career.
By Jennifer Stahl
Rebekah Rimsay
The Dreamer
New York City Balelt principal Jennifer Ringer is an artist, a mom and a sci-fi fanatic.