Tag: dance tips

Lucy Vallely Gives Her Top Tips on How to Avoid Burnout

With over one thousand Instagram posts showcasing her latest improv practice or snippet of competition choreo, it’s safe to say Lucy Vallely is never not creating. But how does she avoid burnout? Here, she shares her key tactics for staying inspired and energized, in and out of the studio. Journaling “Writing down my thoughts and […]

A Few of The Top Year-Round Boarding Schools for Dance

For some high school students, the thrill of dancing away from home doesn’t end when the summer is over. In fact, those who attend residential performing arts high schools live in dorms, work with esteemed guest artists and faculty, and spend half of every school day in a dance studio—from September to May. Offering a […]

Contemporary Queen Chantel Aguirre Writes a Letter to Her Teenage Self

Contemporary dancer Chantel Aguirre’s powerful presence and regal, fluid movement can enchant audiences in seconds—and have helped make her a commercial-world icon. The Santa Cruz, CA, native started dancing at age 2 at her mother’s studio, Ballet Repertoire Theatre. When she was a freshman in high school, she enrolled at the San Francisco Ballet School […]

How Dancers Can Deal with Social Media Stress

For 14-year-old Rose*, who trains at a prestigious ballet academy, social media is a double-edged sword. “I value it because I can keep in contact with people I meet at intensives,” she says, “and it’s also cool to follow dancers I look up to, who inspire me when I have down days.” But on the […]

Dear Katie: How Can I Fight the Sickle?

In our “Dear Katie” series, former NYCB soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Have something you want to ask Katie? Email [email protected] for a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, My feet naturally sickle when I point them, especially when I’m moving quickly or jumping. How can I fight the sickle? Kelsey Dear […]