Month: August 2020

Isabella Boylston Is Expanding Her Book Club. First Up: Chatting With a Major Science Fiction Author

American Ballet Theatre principal Isabella Boylston’s bibliophilia has been well documented—particularly on Instagram Instagram, where she shares her reading recommendations through #BallerinaBookClub. But through a partnership with ALL ARTS, WNET’s dedicated digital art platform, Boylston is taking Ballerina Book Club to a whole new level, adding monthly author interviews with special guest stars. First up…

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These 10 Pets Can’t Resist Joining Their Humans for At-Home Training

We’re all spending a lot more time on social media these days, whether that means aimless scrolling, taking advantage of the plethora of class and workout options streamed direct to your living room, or leading classes yourself. But the deluge of at-home dance footage has resulted in the unexpected collision of two of our favorite…

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How eating more, not less, leads to a healthy dancer weight

Dancers can feel like their weight is a tricky balance between staying toned but also having tremendous energy and strength. Being too thin can increase injury risk, decrease energy and power performance. Do dancers need to diet? My response as a former professional dancer myself and as a dietitian who has worked with some of the best dancers…

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