by Linnea Swarting | Feb 1, 2021 | Career, Instagram
When our Nutcracker performances got canceled at Los Angeles Ballet, I, of course, had to deal with the emotional reaction. But I also had to worry: How was I going to pay my rent? The pandemic has opened my eyes to financial wellness—it took a crisis for me to...
by Amy Brandt | Jan 17, 2018 | Ask Amy, Training
I want to be a professional dancer, but my parents won’t listen. They either don’t think I can do it (contrary to what my teachers have said) or they won’t let me take the necessary steps to become a professional. Please help. —Audrey I remember...
by Suzannah Friscia | Jun 25, 2017 | Career, Company Life
Alaina Andersen, as told to Suzannah Friscia I got my corps contract on my 18th birthday. It was such a relief. I had convinced myself that I would be okay not dancing, but inside I just wanted to get a contract with Miami City Ballet. I’d trained at Milwaukee...