Cut It Out

What dancers should know when eliminating dairy, gluten or animal products from their diets
Last spring, Miami City Ballet corps de ballet dancer Chloe Freytag decided to eat vegan. With a passion for nutrition, she was … Continue reading →

Strike the Right Cord

Prevent and ease vocal strain.

Jaune Buisson’s voice was failing her. She had a full teaching schedule as artistic director of Metropolitan Dance Theatre of New Orleans, while spending her weekends singing in local musicals. Tea … Continue reading →

A Sugarcoated Risk

The dangers of calorie-free sweeteners

The cracking sound of diet soda cans opening has become common during dance breaks at the studio. Calorie-free sports drinks have taken the place of water bottles, and lunch boxes are … Continue reading →

A Touchy Subject

Talking to a student about losing weight
Kristina Windom, who teaches upper division students at The Washington School of Ballet, remembers the trauma of being told to lose weight as a young dancer. “Some teachers had … Continue reading →

Pinpointing the Pain

When and why acupuncture can help

For Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre principal Julia Erickson, an unexplainable, nagging pain in her left foot compelled her to look for new treatment options. A colleague referred her to an acupuncturist, … Continue reading →

A Joint Decision

What you should know about hip and knee replacement surgery
The pain in Amy Giordano’s knees had become constant and, almost without even knowing it, she had acclimated herself to the daily pain. “My body had … Continue reading →