There’s something so magical about the transformation that occurs as you apply stage makeup. You’re watching yourself gradually becoming the character you’re about to play—whether that’s literally a character, or just, you know, the “Sasha Fierce” stage version of yourself. But it can also be a kind of meditative experience, a time to center yourself […]
Sara Mearns is back! The gorgeous New York City Ballet principal has been out for eight months—eight months—with a back injury. But a couple of weeks ago she was finally able to return to the stage, and we were finally able to recover from our SMearns withdrawal. The news gets even better: Sara has decided […]
I think I’m still recovering from the glamor overload that was the New York City Ballet gala last night. Since I go to the ballet frequently (rough job, right?), most of the time, arriving at Lincoln Center for an NYCB performance feels like coming home. But last night? It was like landing on some beautiful […]
1. You find out something new about yourself every day. Whether it’s good or bad, a strength or weakness, something physical or emotional, ultimately you grow stronger from it. 2. You get into fierce shape! 3. When you’re onstage, you get to create a fantasy world all your own. 4. You get to sparkle from […]