I took a break from cross-training these last few weeks to focus on my actual art. This Nutcracker season has been so fulfilling and special. Feeling the work I've done all year culminate in this full-out push of performances and touring has been very rewarding. My body held up well through the...

Just because you work out at the gym doesn't mean you are necessarily advancing your career. In fact, you could be stealing from it. When I started cross-training for ballet 10 years ago, it was such a taboo thing. Dancers wouldn't dream of lifting weights for fear of bulking up. Now, it's all...

Being able to love yourself when you're not at your best is important. Really important. Because we are not always going to be at our best. No matter how hard we try. No matter how good our intentions are. No matter how hard-working we are. You are going to face tough times, setbacks,...