December 2016/January 2017
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Editor’s Letter: What Does it Mean to Be a Role Model?
I think most of us would agree that a mix of strength, integrity and grace make up a large … More »
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Call Board
Christopher Wheeldon’s Windy City Nutcracker It’s a truth universally acknowledged that any ballet company worth its sugar plums must … More »
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Studio to Street: Simone Messmer
Don’t expect to catch Simone Messmer wearing a leotard—at least, not for company class. “Ballet class is for me,” …
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Dancer Spotlight: Stefanie Roper
At first glance, Ballet Hispanico second-company member Stefanie Roper looks as though she has been dancing since she could …
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Ask Amy: Getting a Cold for Christmas
I always get sick during Nutcracker. Help! —Emily Long days, late nights, chilly weather and overworked bodies make the …
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Her Time
At some point during her long career with American Ballet Theatre, Stella Abrera started to think it would never …
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In Defense of Patience
When I was about 10, I auditioned for New York City Ballet, to be in their Harlequinade. I got … More »
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The Season of Crystal Pite
Crystal Pite considers herself to be on the contemporary end of the dance spectrum, but she’s playing in the …
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The Standouts
Miami City Ballet’s National Tour In late April at the Harris Theater, Chicagoans found Miami City Ballet firing on …
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A Summer of Style
As a young student, Shea McAdoo’s classes at the Master Ballet Academy in Scottsdale, Arizona, were “strict, straightforward, very …
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Finding Balance
Courtney Henry knew she wanted to dance for Alonzo King LINES Ballet while she was still a student in …
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Upcycle Your Workout (Without Buying New Stuff)
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Nutcracker
Survival TipsAlana Griffith Artist, Milwaukee Ballet Favorite role: Clara “Clara was my first soloist role and the first role I …
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The Judges Roundtable
We asked five frequent judges for their advice, their pet peeves and their approach to the scoring process. Peter …
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Dancer to Dancer
Holiday gift ideas for everyone on your list. Related
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Your Style: Get Cozy
Patterned warm-ups in black, gray and purple evoke starry winter nights. Related
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Beyond Six-Pack Abs
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The Workout: Jessica Collado
Morning zinger: Jessica Collado makes a pitcher of a spicy drink with turmeric, ginger, lemon juice, coconut water and …
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“They Hate Me!”
When Lilliana Hagerman auditioned for Orlando Ballet School’s summer intensive, she felt overwhelmingly intimidated. “The other dancers were all …
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Finding Prodigal
New York City Ballet principal Joaquin De Luz on the elusive nature of Balanchine’s Prodigal Son. As told to …
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On the Upswing
As the dancers processed through downtown Orlando—smiling, laughing, heads held high—Orlando Ballet artistic director Robert Hill allowed himself to …
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Not Just For Kids
While New York City Ballet was off last August, corps member Sasonah Huttenbach was hard at work at the …
