I’ve noticed something lately — in conversations, emails, and even my own brain on busy weeks — that sounds like this: “I’d love to, but I don’t know what my schedule will look like.” It’s a phrase dancers say all the time, especially...

Why I don’t call myself a ballerina: A professional ballet dancer’s take on the word, the stereotypes, and the realities of a ballet career.

According to Merriam-Webster , the word "professional" can mean many things:   Of, relating to, or characteristic of a profession....