On the surface, this post is about ballet. But it's really about life... and the elusive "success" we are all chasing. The quest to feel "good enough" in our own skin. My life philosophy revolves around these two terms: I'm a classic misfit and underdog. Always have been. Always will be....

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...