Joffrey Ballet School
Student Spotlight: Youth Ensemble Member Hannah Eng
Mar18

Student Spotlight: Youth Ensemble Member Hannah Eng

Last October, was especially exciting. I was asked to be in JBS’s Youth Ensemble – it was like a dream! We have been able to perform a few times so far and it has been a wonderful opportunity for me. The first time we performed, we only had a few days to prepare. I thought it was fun to have to rush to learn the dance – it was hard but it was also so fun.

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Food Safety Tricks Every Dancer Should Know
Mar10

Food Safety Tricks Every Dancer Should Know

With so much attention being focused these days on what we eat – whether it’s Paleo, gluten-free, vegan or even pizza everyday – it’s easy to lose sight of how we handle and prepare our food. What we eat is, of course, always important, but the preparation and storage of our food is at least as important to our health.

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TweetChat Recap: Pointe Shoe Problems @BlochDanceUSA
Nov09

TweetChat Recap: Pointe Shoe Problems @BlochDanceUSA

As dancers, we have all had a pointe shoe problem before. Ingrown toenails, ill-fitting shoes, blisters… the list goes on. We recently chatted with Susie Riefenhauser from Bloch Dance on Twitter to answer all of your pointe shoe questions! Here you can read through the conversation and see all the great advice they had to offer.

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The International Dancer – With Josie Walsh
Oct09

The International Dancer – With Josie Walsh

Finding work as a dancer can be hard — Duh. But finding work and being in a new country… forget about it! Being an international dancer is one of the toughest job markets to break into. We asked Joffrey Ballet School Artistic Director (San Francisco Summer Intensive) Josie Walsh about her experience dancing abroad. Here’s what she had to say:

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How To Get The Most Out Of Your Summer Intensive Experience
Sep24

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Summer Intensive Experience

Summer intensives can be a nerve wracking experience if you’re not prepared. It’s important for to arrive early, stretch before the audition or class begins, keep healthy sleeping and eating habits, relax, be focused, & do your best. Here are a few tips we learned this past summer. Keep these in mind and you’ll be sure to get the most out of your summer training!

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