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I don’t understand why I’ve lost my motivation to dance at 20 years old. My parents have always encouraged me to have a life plan and ask continuously how my pre-professional training program is going. I feel crushed by their expectations. I’m actually relieved when I get injured and can’t dance, even though I miss […]

It’s been three months since I pulled my hamstring while working extra hard on my flexibility in hot yoga. I’ve done physical therapy every week. But even though it’s now healed, I feel pain as soon as I try to dance. Why can’t I get over this? —Meghan, New York, NY Dealing with a lingering […]

I’ve never been happier! I have a steady dance gig, a boyfriend and a nice apartment. The only problem is I’m terrified of losing everything. Is this normal? —Chris, Queens, NY Of course it’s normal to want the things that make you happy to last. But it’s also common to worry about the scary “what […]

I feel like a failure because I canceled a big competition after getting injured. I’d hoped that ending up in the finals might get me a position in a company. Now what? —Devon, Washington, DC Congratulations for acting like a seasoned pro! Dancing injured can cause greater damage to your body while also leaving an […]

I always dreamed of being a lead dancer. But since reaching my goal, I feel stuck performing the same bravura roles year after year. I want to do more expressive parts, too. How can I expand my range? —Typecast, San Francisco, CA Casting often favors a dancer’s strengths. In your case, it sounds like you’re […]

Why can’t I jump as high as my male partner? We both have to perform the same series of jetés in a workshop performance and practicing isn’t helping. I’m starting to panic. —Amy, Cincinnati, OH The gender gap between men and women for jump height is significant whether you’re playing basketball or dancing ballet. Research […]

While I’m lucky to have a high arch, my demi-plié stinks. I keep getting the same correction to make it deeper. Any ideas? —Foot Challenged, Winston-Salem, NC Fake it! A high arch gives you a beautiful pointe but a shallow plié. Structurally, your ankle is not able to go any deeper. The more you and […]

My doctor sent me to a hormone specialist to be checked out for a possible metabolic disorder after a series of unexplained fractures. When my blood tests came back, I wasn’t prepared to hear that the problem was due to my super-healthy diet (I eat a lot of raw carrots). Once she saw that the […]