by Gavin Larsen | Dec 20, 2022 | Audition Advice, Pointe+, Training
For most dancers, technique class is a familiar daily routine. But dancing in an unfamiliar setting can really throw you for a loop. Whether you’re taking a crowded open class, a mixed-level class at your studio, or auditioning via company class, you need to be able...
by Katie Slattery | Jun 27, 2021 | Training
I still have vivid memories of my summer intensive training: dancers packed tightly into a studio that could barely fit all the bodies, the mirrors misting up due to the heat and humidity. The energy in the room was invigorating, and I loved observing the talented...
by Amy Brandt | May 28, 2020 | Ask Amy, Career, Company Life
I just scored a second company contract and will be taking daily class with the main company starting in the fall. I’m excited, but worried about knowing where to stand at barre. How can I figure that out without taking other dancers’ places? —Carolyn...
by Madeleine Purcell | Sep 27, 2018 | Career, Training, Trending
When you graduate from student to professional dancer, you still need to take daily class. But while the structure of class is the same, I’ve found the mindset to be drastically different. My first job post-graduation was with the Sarasota Ballet, and the last...