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Joseph Pilates, His Apparatus, and Their Enduring Relevance
A look at Joseph Pilates, his apparatus, and why this intelligent movement system still matters in today’s studios.
Roman Mykyta
May 25 min read
Lesia Ukrainka and The Forest Song: Myth, Love, and the Human Person
A concise reflection honoring Lesia Ukrainka’s 155th birthday, exploring The Forest Song, myth, love, moral choice, and Ukrainian tradition.
Roman Mykyta
Feb 253 min read
The Creative Process: From Inspiration to the Stage
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the canonization of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton — the first U.S.-born person to be elevated to sainthood in the Catholic Church. To honor this historic milestone, I created a dramatic one-act ballet, Elizabeth, set to the music of Ottorino Respighi, which premiered with the Ballet Theatre of Maryland on February 21, 2025, at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts in Annapolis, MD. So many of you have asked about my creative process — how a work
Roman Mykyta
Sep 14, 202517 min read
Year in Review
2025 Year in Review: Artistic Growth, Cultural Preservation, Creative Horizons
2025 Year in Review: Artistic Growth, Cultural Preservation, Creative Horizons - A reflective look back at a year of creation, learning, and cultural connection — from stage to studio, and everywhere in between.
Roman Mykyta
Dec 31, 202512 min read
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