February/March 2012
Contents
February/March 2012
Salsa dancing heats up the Miami City Ballet principal’s technique.
By Margaret Fuhrer
Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet’s Navarra Novy-Williams doesn’t shy away from changing course.
By Jennifer Stahl
What to focus on at an open call, plus extension tips and help for fatigue.
By Amy Brandt
Chase Finlay’s star is quickly rising at New York City Ballet.
By Margaret Fuhrer
Striking out on your own has risks—and rewards.
By Amy Brandt
In—and out—of the studio with the ABT soloist
By Lauren Kay
A meal plan to fuel you through any cattle call
Company auditions ask more—a lot more—than summer intensive ones.
How to know when it's time to compete
Boston Ballet artistic director Mikko Nissinen, now in his 10th year with the company, shares his audition tips.
By Mikko Nissinen
When an artistic director moves on, company members have to ask themselves: What’s next?
By Nancy Wozny
San Francisco Ballet principal Sarah Van Patten brings focus and musicality to her roles.
By mehunt
A look at how company dancers use video
By Amy Brandt