Since we are still in January and (hopefully) feeling extra motivated for the year ahead, let's talk about body optimization. I'm not referring to extremes like winning a physique competition or the CrossFit Games. I'm talking about the more realistic, ordinary, but no less significant everyday...

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...