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Strength, Stretching, and Reformer Work: Working Out With Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Hannah Martin

Cory Stieg

A teenage girl in black leggings, a large black sweater, and sneakers sits on the ground against a wall, hugging her knees to her chest. Her hair is in a messy bun and she looks sad.

Health & Body

The Dangers of Asking Dancers to Lose Weight During Puberty

Jennifer Heimlich

A ballerina in a black v-neck leotard, ivory skirt, black cut-off tights, and skin-tone pointe shoes poses on the floor of a dance studio. Her front leg is bent underneath her and her back leg is stretched out behind her. She is slightly arching back, with her arms over her head. She lifts her chin on a slight diagonal with her eyes closed in a calm expression.

Adult Ballet Students

Dancing Through the Change: How to Cope During the Stages of Menopause

Lindsay Martell

Young adult female ballerina sitting on wooden floor, resting hands on legs, wearing pink pointe shoes and white tutu, in softly lit studio.

Health & Body

Heel Blisters Are the Worst—Here’s How to Deal With Them

Jennifer Heimlich

A close up photo of a woman's left arm holding a free weight against her thigh while strength training at the gym. She wears green leggings.

Cross-Training

How to Make Sure Strength Training Will Pay Off in the Studio

Jennifer Heimlich

A teenage girl eating breakfast in a hurry before leaving for school.

Health & Body

Ask a Dance Dietitian: Why Does My Schedule Affect My Appetite?

Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C

Onstage, two dancers in purple, white, and gold costumes perform a pas de deux. One dancer does a penché on pointe, holding her partner's hands in front of her, as he lunges in toward her.

Cross-Training

Pool Adagio and Strength Training Are Game Changers for Oklahoma City Ballet’s James Klump

April Deocariza

A woman poses in first arabesque outside in a pool.

Cross-Training

How Ballet Exercises in the Water Can Benefit Your Technique

Julia Mary Register

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