by Gavin Larsen | Jun 30, 2019 | Training
The path to joining a company is not as clear-cut as it once was, when advanced students auditioned straight out of school and learned the ropes on the job. Directors, wanting dancers who can hit the ground running, are increasingly relying on second company and...
by Amy Brandt | Mar 7, 2019 | Ask Amy, Career
I’m in my second year as a trainee. I like the company, but it’s hard to tell if the director sees a place for me here long-term. I don’t want to waste my time hoping for a contract that may never come. Any advice? —Eryn Don’t pin all...
by Candice Thompson | Mar 31, 2016 | Career
This story originally appeared in the April/May 2016 issue of Pointe. After two years as a trainee and then one as a second company member at Orlando Ballet, 22-year-old Aurélio Guimarães wasn’t able to audition much due to an injury. When The...