If we were all the same, then the world wouldn’t be a very interesting place. This is a saying that my mom taught me at a very young age, and it is a saying that is applicable in every aspect of [...]

Growing up, I certainly thought pointe shoes were a show of strength by simply accepting how painful they can be. At summer intensives and in long rehearsals, we talked about who had the most [...]

Eight years ago today, I was going into surgery to get the labrum repaired in my right hip, with another surgery for my left hip in two months. I was 16 and about to start my junior year of high [...]

Imagine a setting in which creativity roams free. In this experience, any story can be told and the only limitation is the existence in a human body. This creative adventure is the premise of [...]

How does a parent navigate the treacherous waters of their teenager’s eating disorder? You need to be strong - stronger than you ever imagined and be dedicated to the process. You need to educate [...]

While the connection between dance and academic schooling may not be obvious, constant learning betters one’s ability to master new skills, strengthens memory and increases the speed of the [...]

As CCD’s JEDI committee continues to embark on our journey of weaving justice, equity, diversity and inclusion into the fabric of our community, we are exposed to new ideas, recommendations, and [...]

As an adult student at CCD, what I do know for sure is my journey doesn’t end unless I decide to quit. My focus is different now that I’m ‘‘getting’ what the journey is all about for me [...]

For many classically trained dancers, wearing pointe shoes is the ultimate goal. But for many, it just can’t come soon enough. I’ve been pondering the frustrations behind methodical (slow) [...]

Have you ever been bored in ballet class? Have you ever thought “I get this correction all the time” or “we have already talked about this before!” If you really think about it, these thoughts [...]