August/September 2012
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August/September 2012
Jazz helps the Los Angeles Ballet principal feel free onstage.
By Margaret Fuhrer
Stephanie Williams followed her dream to New York.
By Joseph Carman
Which is more important? Plus, advice for dealing with casting disappointments and fighting slumped shoulders.
By Amy Brandt
Boston Ballet's Misa Kuranaga has never gone easy on herself.
By Ashley Rivers
For many ballet dancers, the road to joining a company seems straightforward: Start out at a local studio, transfer to a prestigious company academy, secure an apprenticeship and transition to corps member. But the truth is you can create your own unique road map to a fulfilling career—and possibly find something better than you’d planned.
By Lauren Kay
Five stars share their favorite snacks.
By Nancy Wozny
What to do when your toes start screaming
By Josie Garthwaite
What to do when your toes start screaming
By Josie Garthwaite
Be prepared: Improvisation isn’t only for modern dancers.
By Amy Brandt
Don’t let the last hours before competing go to waste.
By Alexis Branagan
Sara Mearns on dancing the Lilac Fairy
By Joseph Carman
Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet’s Benoit-Swan Pouffer has created an edgy, eclectic troupe.
By Rachel F. Elson
How to be a better understudy
By Rachel Rizzuto
Lauren Cuthbertson’s unaffected charm captivates audiences at The Royal Ballet.
By Laura Cappelle
