I think back to my dancing days and wish I had known to incorporate these types of exercise into my daily regimen. It was an hour cardio and free weights slog at the gym immediately after an entire day of rehearsals - thinking I was doing the right thing to stay lean and strong. The short intervals of a HIIT workout, and fun, challenging exercises with a time limit are a perfect balance of discipline and just plain, simple whole body motion.
Creating your own color scheme can be a bit intimidating. But it doesn’t have to be complicated. There are a number of ways you can find inspiration to create a color palette that will support your next project.
These are the tools I have in my designer belt for costume design and apparel prototyping. Tried and true, I think they can work for you, too!
Your activewear takes a beating every workout or rehearsal. Today’s workout clothes are made from high-performance materials that need some extra attention to maintain their function and fit.
Here are seven tips for making sure your activewear keeps performing as hard as you do.
Blurring the lines between traditional ballet and everyday arenas - like studio and living room, or tutu and pajamas (I mean, lots can be done in a baggy T-shirt and sweatpants!) - is no easy move. But consistently voiced by my peers, is the concern for finding fashion that doesn’t skimp on performance.
There are many ways to describe the rollercoaster, or spiral, or total bagunça (this is the Portuguese word for “mess” that is used in my household) that is the creative process -- but the common theme is that creating something from nothing will always feel like organized chaos.
The transition from professional ballet dancer to…well…not being a dancer, had always been something that I feared.
It’s not something we typically talk about, much less prepare for, in this industry. Perhaps the hardest part of life after dancing is managing the overall Vision.
4 Stages of Transitioning to My New Job and Dealing with the Unknown
We’ve had a chat with three dancers fresh off the heels of a month-long performance run, having taken time to recuperate and gear up for the second half of their season.
Allison DeBona, Marisa Whiteman, and Jennifer Stahl reveal part of their personal process and tips for managing this time between.
