Tag: dancer advice

How Dancers Can Beat Zoom Fatigue

Now that we’re more than nine months into the pandemic, there’s a big chance you’re feeling Zoom-ed out. Read: Totally overusing the video-conferencing app for school and dance classes—and everything else. And according to dance/movement therapist Erica Hornthal, MA, LCPC, BC-DMT, there’s good reason for that: “Managing your environment in a virtual space is taxing […]

Dear Katie: How Can I Break Out of the Ballet Mold?

In our “Dear Katie” series, former Miami City Ballet and 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, Though I’ve trained mostly in ballet so far, I want to make sure I explore other parts of the […]

Dear Katie: I'm Not Feeling Motivated—How Can I Push Through a Slump?

In our “Dear Katie” series, Miami City Ballet 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, After so many months trying to train at home in quarantine, I’m sad and frustrated. I’m just not motivated to dance anymore. […]

Dear Katie: Help! I Don’t Know How to Choose a Dance Studio!

In our Dear Katie series, Miami City Ballet 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 want to change dance studios, but I’m not sure if I should look for one that has a strong pre-professional program […]

Dear Katie: I Can't Find the Perfect Pair of Pointe Shoes!

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.comfor a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, I can’t find the pointe shoe that’s right for me! I’ve been on pointe for almost three years now, and I’ve tried all kinds […]

Dear Katie: My Ex Goes to My Dance Studio!

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.comfor a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, I dated a guy at my studio for almost a year, and we just broke up. It’s terrible. I don’t want to go to […]

Dear Katie: My Hairline is Receding Because of My Ballet Bun!

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, My hairline is receding! I know this “ballerina baldness” comes from putting my hair in a tight bun every day. But we’re required […]

How to Keep Your Dance Costumes Looking as Good as New

Competition season is here, and you’ve finally received your beautiful new costumes. But how can you keep these ensembles looking stage-ready through Nationals next July? Here are the tips and tricks you need to prevent and troubleshoot costume problems. It’s All in the Bag According to Rhonda Bass, who has been making costumes by hand […]

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