Thin Is In: A Cultural Cycle Worth Questioning by Michael Cornell
Thin Is In: A Cultural Cycle Worth Questioning In recent years, a concerning trend has reemerged in fashion and media: the glorification of extreme thinness.
Why Ballet is for Everyone: Maya’s Inspiring Journey
Why Ballet is for Everyone: Maya’s Inspiring Journey My name is Maya, and I’m a 23-year-old woman working in social media and animal welfare. I’m
Steps of Healing
When shadows fall and hearts feel low,A solace stirs, where rhythms flow.In sorrow’s grip, when hope seems dim,We turn to dance, its healing hymn. The
Rediscovering Myself Through Ballet: An Adult Beginner’s Story
Rediscovering Myself Through Ballet: An Adult Beginner’s Story When I first discovered Align Ballet Method, I was a 28-year-old graduate student juggling the chaos of
Embracing Individuality: The True Path to Greatness in Dance
Embracing Individuality: The True Path to Greatness in Dance – by Michael Cornell This post is not meant for the general student. These ideas are
How Dance Shapes Life: Lessons in Balance, Resilience, and Growth
How Dance Shapes Life: Lessons in Balance, Resilience, and Growth – by Michael Cornell The process of dance is the process of life. For me,
Prioritize Safety and Fundamentals in Adult Ballet Classes
Prioritize Safety and Fundamentals in Adult Ballet Classes – by Michael Cornell Recently, we came across a thoughtful question on a ballet forum that raised
Why the Process Matters: Crafting Precision and Beauty in Dance
Why the Process Matters: Crafting Precision and Beauty in Dance by Michael Cornell Great dancing doesn’t happen by magic. It’s often said that the legendary
Behind the Curtain: Lessons from My Ballet Career
Behind the Curtain: Lessons from My Ballet Career by Michael Cornell I remember vividly the first day at my ballet school, The National Academy of