There’s more than one path to ballet success. We got the scoop from four indie ballerinas, who shared their journeys to freelancing, their daily must-dos and the rich opportunities of a solo career.

I would very much like to go back eight months in time and beg that naive version of myself to meet with a physical therapist before diving back into rigorous training. How I’m moving forward while managing an injury is this month’s topic.

I’m ready to start auditioning, and hoping that someone will take a chance on me. This month I’m sharing a bit about my process for finding auditions, submitting self-tapes and taking advantage of networking opportunities without an agent.