Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Condé Nast Traveler spends a day with New York City Ballet principal Indiana Woodward, as she prepares to dance the Sugar Plum Fairy in George Balanchine’s 'The Nutcracker'. From rainy commutes to pointe-shoe prep and wellness rituals, experience how one of NYC’s top dancers trains, recovers, and transforms for this iconic holiday performance.

00:00 Intro
00:23 Wake Up
00:54 Walk to Work
01:14 Arrive at Lincoln Center
01:31 Dressing Room
02:18 Class
03:24 Shoe Room
04:14 Russian & Turkish Baths
05:08 Physical Therapy & Warm Up
06:21 Pre-Show Snacks
07:20 Hair
08:14 Makeup
08:40 Getting into Costume
09:26 Showtime
10:46 Post-Show Routine

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