August/September 2011
Contents
August/September 2011
Hip hop helps this Pacific Northwest Ballet dancer find her own groove.
By Margaret Fuhrer
American-born and Russian-trained, Keenan Kampa brings her classical allure to Boston Ballet.
By arivers
Tips for summer intensive placement class, and more.
By Amy Brandt
In her first year as a corps member, National Ballet of Canada’s Adji Cissoko has shown that she has that certain something.
How to make sure your summer intensive improvements have a lasting impact.
By Gwynedd Vetter-...
Behind the scenes as The Royal Ballet School and ABT II prepare for a joint performance.
By Jennifer Stahl
What it’s like to step from the spotlight to the head of the class.
Practical ways to improve turnout, extension, balance and jumps.
Stepping up to the challenges of Le Corsaire’s third Odalisque variation.
By Amy Brandt
Suzanne Farrell’s company is as singular as she is.
How do some young dancers make names for themselves? In character parts.
By Margaret Fuhrer
NYCB principal Sara Mearns reveals the secret of fearless dancing.
By mnorthrop