What These 9 Stars Would Be Doing If They Weren't Dancers
May 15, 2019
It can be hard to imagine life without—or just after—dance. Perhaps that’s why we find it so fascinating to hear what our favorite dancers think they’d be doing if they weren’t performing for a living.
We’ve been asking stars about the alternate career they’d like to try in our “Spotlight” Q&A series, and their answers—from the unexpected to the predictable—do not disappoint:
Dutch National Ballet’s Michaela DePrince: Human Rights Lawyer
Martha Graham Dance Company’s PeiJu Chien-Pott: Fashion Designer or Graphic Designer
“I enjoy compositing beautiful images and letting my creativity bloom.”
The Washington Ballet’s Ashley Murphy: Physical Therapist
B-girl and Choreographer Ephrat Asherie: Translator or Journalist
Miami City Ballet’s Nathalia Arja: Actress or Anchorwoman
Tap Dancer and Choreographer Caleb Teicher: Percussionist
Pennsylvania Ballet’s Sterling Baca: Arachnologist
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Jamar Roberts: Graphic Designer or Animator
“I also enjoy drawing and fashion, and designed the costumes for
Members Don’t Get Weary.”
