FASHION

A Star Ballerina’s Workout Takes Center Stage

by Caroline Grosso

Melanie Hamrick

The American Ballet Theater star ballerina Melanie Hamrick, 29, swears by the so-called Refine Method, which puts a premium on a constantly changing routine of plyometric and strengthening exercises. “I went every day one summer and when I got back everyone was like, ‘Wow you’re legs look really good!’” she said.

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Alala jacket, $225, bandier.com; Michi swimsuit, $305, michiny.com; Nike sneakers, $110, nike.com.

Photo by Ed Singleton. Styled by Caroline Grosso.

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Koché bra, price upon request, koche.fr; Alala leggings, $105, alalastyle.com; Nike sneakers, $115, nike.com.

Photo by Ed Singleton. Styled by Caroline Grosso.

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Alala jacket, $225, bandier.com; Michi swimsuit, $305, michiny.com; Nike sneakers, $110, nike.com.

Photo by Ed Singleton. Styled by Caroline Grosso.

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Public School top, $450, Neiman Marcus, 888.888.4757; Alala bra, $75, alalastyle.com; Alala tights, $105, alalastyle.com.

Photo by Ed Singleton. Styled by Caroline Grosso.

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Alexander Wang jacket, $1,050, alexanderwang.com; Michi bra, $95, michiny.com; 3.1 Phillip Lim skirt, $650, 31philliplim.com; Nike sneakers, $90, nike.com.

Photo by Ed Singleton. Styled by Caroline Grosso.