Tag: football

Football's Dancin' Fiends

As the girlfriend of a football-loving dude, I’ve spent many an uncomfortable Sunday afternoon watching big guys in serious padding beat up on each other. (To be fair, the dude has also spent many an uncomfortable Friday evening watching tiny girls in serious tutus pirouette around each other, so.) But maybe NFL showdowns aren’t as […]

In Which We Discover that Ballet Can Improve Body Checking

For years we’ve heard about football players taking ballet classes to improve their flexibility and agility. It’s a trend I wholeheartedly support—I’m sure ballet can do amazing things for football players. (And, OK, a tiny part of me just can’t resist the image of a linebacker sidling up to the barre.) It sounds like hockey […]

Fancy Football Footwork

I’m a serious Patriots fan. For real, you guys. I love Tom Brady, and not just because he’s beautiful. I follow Chad Ochocinco on Twitter, and not just because he was on “Dancing with the Stars.” I’ve only ever attended football games at Gillette Stadium, the Patriots’ home. (OK, maybe I’ve only ever been to […]

From the Studio to the Sidelines

The University of Minnesota-Minneapolis Dance Team at a football game (John Prosek) Picture this: You’re a rookie on your school’s dance team and about to perform at the season’s first football game. As you head for the sidelines, you’re met with a deafening roar from the thousands of fans who have filled the stadium. It’s […]