“He reminds me that it's ok. Have a rest. Recover. And then when you can push, you can push” In today’s episode of More than Art, join Akane Takada for a session with our Ballet Rehab Coach, Brian Maloney. Within our Ballet Healthcare Suite Brian offers a space for dancers to focus on specific aspects of their performance, whether that’s mental or physical preparation for a role. Sometimes, that might be spending half an hour on just one step. Part of Akane's preparation is focused on performing

"Opening the Mountain" is the very first performance you'll see from any Nuo troupe in Nanfeng! Think of it as their way of showing a fearless spirit – like they're ready to create anything new and push forward, no matter what. #NuoOpera #NanfengCulture #CulturalHeritage #Fuzhou | Fuzhou Opera

🎤 Ever wondered why opera singers can fill an entire hall without a microphone? It’s not about volume. It’s not about force. It’s about breath and position of the voice. Luciano Pavarotti explained it perfectly: the sound is carried by a trained diaphragm, not by the throat. Just like a child can cry for hours without losing the voice, because the breath is doing the work — not tension. In classical singing, the diaphragm stabilizes the airflow, supports the tone, and allows the voice to travel