by Hannah Chang Foster | Sep 26, 2024 | Pointe+, Training
Kellen Hornbuckle attended Houston Ballet summer intensives for six years in a row, being invited back on scholarship. But she didn’t let the artistic staff’s evident interest in her make her complacent. When she was finally ready to make the leap to leave her home...
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 Amy Brandt | Nov 2, 2016 | Ask Amy, Higher Ed
Should I turn down an apprenticeship to finish my dance degree, or should I put my education on pause? — Ashleigh Congratulations on receiving an apprenticeship offer! They don’t come every day. If you think you’re ready for company life, and will be...