Gavin Stewart holding Vanessa Owen on his shoulders as they dance outdoors against a scenic background

4 Homegrown Companies Building Healthier Dance Ecosystems

When Gavin Stewart and Vanessa Owen were launching the contemporary company Stewart/Owen Dance in Asheville, North Carolina, they received some surprising advice. “Someone who worked in marketing in this region said that, when describing our company, ‘You probably shouldn’t mention that you’re from here, because that could negatively impact your ticket sales,’ ” Owen recalls. They […]

Could Moving Back to Your Hometown Be Your Best Career Move?

Training at The Juilliard School. Signing a contract for an international tour. Seeing your name on the schedule at Millennium Dance Complex. These are the kinds of opportunities that draw aspiring professionals to major dance destinations like New York City and Los Angeles, which are teeming with resources that most dancers’ hometowns can’t offer. And […]

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