We have all seen it, and sometimes we envy the beautiful lines a “double jointed” dancer can produce. But what does “double jointed” really mean? Is it really a thing? Today, we investigate “double jointed-ness!”
Robbie Downey is a 14-year-old ballerina in training. Dedicated to the ballet life, Robbie chronicles her experiences through Ballet Freak, an online community of ballerinas dedicated to learning and discussing the art. Robbie recently competed at the Youth American Grand Prix. Read about her adventures!
Photo: Robbie Downey; Photo by: dancereportage.com
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Nobel Banquet prizewinner, Rosalyn Yalow, once said to a group of students:
“If we are to have faith that mankind will survive and thrive on the face of the earth, we must believe that each succeeding generation will be wiser than its progenitors. We transmit to you, the next generation, the total sum of our knowledge. Yours is the responsibility to use it, to add to it, and transmit it to your children.”
A question that often creeps into the minds of dancers, choreographers, company directors, dance enthusiasts and supporters is: What is next?
Photo: The Regional High School Dance Festival at Todd Rosenlieb Dance studios
Keltie Colleen was born in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada. She made a career out of being a professional dancer, against everyone’s belief. How? “I’m 40% talent, 60% determination.” She has worked with Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Ben Stiller, Tina Fey, Christina Perri, Kanye West, John Legend, Miranda Cosgrove, Fergie, and Enrique Iglesias. She designs her own clothing line at Sugar & Bruno and she’s written a book about the dance life struggles and benefits. She’s one brave dancer, out there doing amazing things with her talent and her determination!
Photo from: keltiecolleen.com
