In our “Dear Katie” series, former NYCB soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Have something you want to ask Katie? Email dearkatie@dancespirit.com for a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, I love performing, but I dread class and rehearsals. They’re so boring! How can I find my passion in the studio as well […]
Summer intensives come with a roller-coaster ride of emotions: Auditioning, getting in, level placement, new challenges, new friends, leaving home…your intensive will push you in all kinds of exciting new ways. Gabriel Hyman during The Ailey School’s Summer Intensive Program. (Photo by Kyle Froman, courtesy The Ailey School) Here are five things to think about […]
Everyone knows it’s not only the steps or technique that make a ballerina memorable. It’s the emotion—and the ability to tell a story—that truly captivates an audience. And American Ballet Theatre‘s latest video is here to help. It takes us inside this season’s production of The Sleeping Beauty, complete with luscious footage of the ballet […]
In our “Dear Katie” series, former NYCB soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Have something you want to ask Katie? Email dearkatie@dancespirit.com for a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, I’m 16 and have loved dancing since I was little. But my teacher, whom I admire and respect, recently told me she doesn’t […]
(Photo by Nathan Sayers) Dear Katie, I’m trained in Vaganova ballet technique, but I’m moving to a studio that teaches the Balanchine style. I’m nervous that I’m going to have a hard time transitioning. Do you have any advice? Emily Dear Emily, I totally get it! When I started at the School of American […]
Whether she’s leading the pack in George Balanchine’s athletic Symphony in Three Movements or floating across the stage as the Sylph in August Bournonville’s La Sylphide, New York City Ballet principal Sterling Hyltin is the definition of classical. Hyltin grew up training at the Etgen-Atkinson School of Ballet in Dallas, TX. Once she arrived at […]
(Photo by Nathan Sayers) Dear Katie, My technique is strong, but my teacher has told me that I look stiff onstage. How can I learn to express myself when I perform? —Sophia Dear Sophia, I know that kind of feedback can be disheartening, but don’t worry! You already know you love to dance—you just have […]
(Photo by Nathan Sayers) Dear Katie, I can’t figure out how to spot correctly. It’s keeping me from doing more than two pirouettes, and I’m dizzy all the time. Do you have any tips that will help me spot? —Ann Dear Ann, You’re definitely not alone! Many people have trouble spotting. My first suggestion is […]