Despite my focus on positive thinking and strong belief that our thoughts are creative, I’ve found myself falling into a fear of Julian injuring himself. After all, he’s doing more than he did last year and I’m confronted with dancers getting injured. You need only watch Fox’s 2010So You Think You Can Dance to see […]
A Mouse in the House and the Start of the Complexions Summer Intensive
I can’t believe the ABT summer intensive has just two weeks left. Time flies…in the heat and with a mouse under my bed. Yes, I paid almost double this year for our apartment in the West Village, and we got a pull out couch, a desk for me to work at, a great kitchen, a […]
Don’t Forget to Sign Up for TDC Summer Intensive!!!
For those of you in the N.CA Bay Area, don’t forget to sign up for the TDC summer intensive. This year there’s a great line-up of teachers. The faculty is truly great and it’s a wonderful opportunity to check out TDC. The week ends with an audition for the pre-professional company as well, so if […]
Summer Intensive Week 3: It Gets Better From Here, Right?
Well, they say it get’s easier after the third week of a summer intensive. The first two weeks the kids are exhausted. They start to feel better during week three…stronger, less tired. Yet, that’s when the injuries start showing up as well. Overuse and stress injuries. Tomorrow marks the end of week number three; three […]
Keeping Your Kids Hydrated During Summer Dance Classes
The kids were off yesterday for the Fourth of July. Good think because it got hot, and it is going to stay hot until Thursday or Friday. Really hot–98 or 100 and humid. Yuck. If your son is dancing somewhere where it’s hot this summer, remind him to hydrate well. Water is great, of course, […]
The Power of Thanking Your Teachers
Two weeks ago Julian had the opportunity to take a three hour master class with Desmond Richardson of Complexions. He was upset because he didn’t get a chance to thank him properly. The class ended late, and we were in a hurry to leave for an information session at Alvin Ailey/Fordham University. He gave Richardson […]
ABT Summer Intensive: Week 2
So, Julian didn’t skip two levels. He went from Blue to Green. He had hoped for Violet. He says there’s some unwritten rule that you have to be 16, although I know some of the JKO kids are younger and in Violet…and maybe some other kids, too. Oh, well. He wasn’t too upset. He’s got […]
First Day at ABT Summer Intensive 2010
The first day of the ABT Summer Ballet Intensive seemed a bit anticlimactic after last year. Julian walked very fast to get there; our walk is about five minutes longer this year (20 minutes). He was the third one in line…still the early bird arriving at about 7:30 a.m. when the kids are not allowed […]
What to Bring to a Summer Dance Intentsive
For those of you going off to a summer dance intensive like American Ballet Theatre, San Francisco Ballet, or any other that lasts a good four weeks or longer, I’ve reposted here the guest blog I wrote for DanceAdvantage.com. Also, here’s a list of items to bring with you (in addition to what they tell […]
What to Consider When Attending a Summer Dance Intensive
You’ve just gotten the email. Your son or daughter has been accepted to the American Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive in New York City. This acceptance means so much—you child has enough talent to attend one of the premier (if not THE premier) ballet summer programs in the nation, your child has to be ready to […]
Three Days Until Take Off and Counting…
All performances have been completed, finals have been taken, graduation is (almost) over, and suitcases are being purchased as I write. In three and a half days we take off for New York City and Julian’s second American Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive. I am nowhere near as ready! Julian’s TDC performance was phenomenal! I am […]
TDC Spring Concert and Summer Intentsive Fast Approaching
Okay, this is a blatant advertisement for the TDC Spring Concert and summer intensive, if you live in the Northern California area. Attending the show offers a great way to see what the program is about and to see the level of dance and dancer at TDC. Plus, by attending you support a superb nonprofit […]
Tips on Surviving the ABT Summer Intensive
I’d like to direct you to a guest post I wrote for DanceAdvantage.com that offers numerous tips on how to survive the ABT Summer Intensive. However, the advice pertains to anyone attending a summer ballet intensive in New York City. Please go to the site and read the article. And check out DanceAdvantage while you’re […]