Why Do Some of the Most Talented Dancers Never "Make It"?

Since its founding in 1999, more than 80,000 ballet dancers have participated in Youth America Grand Prix events. While more than 450 alumni are currently dancing in companies across the world, the vast majority—tens of thousands—never turn that professional corner. And these are just the statistics from one competition. “You may have the best teacher […]

Is Instagram Changing The Dance World's Value System?

The entrancing power of Instagram can’t be denied. I’ve lost hours of my life scrolling the platform looking at other people documenting theirs. What starts as a “quick” fill-the-moment check-in can easily lead to a good 10-15 minute session, especially if I enter the nebulous realm of “suggested videos.” My algorithm usually shows me professional […]

Get Booked: 4 Tips on Using Instagram to Land More Jobs

Anyone can see that online influence can change how the average Joe or Jill is perceived. In dance, social media has helped boost familiar faces like Misty Copeland and Eric Underwood, who have both gotten athletic ad campaigns, book deals and endorsements. Having a clear Instagram presence can help dancers create additional job opportunities within […]

The @balletmoods Insta Is Practically Reading Your Mind

We love a good inside joke, and what goes on at the ballet studio is perfect fodder: Ever been in a rehearsal and you’re just not feeling it? Or your partner messes up and blames you? Or you’re asked to run a piece “just one more time” and it sends you over the edge? Sometimes, […]

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