Teaching on the convention circuit can mean lots of travel, busy weekends, and a steady stream of new students. For some faculty, it’s also become a place to build a professional network, expand artistically, and find stability in a freelance world. Three teachers, ranging from new teacher to seasoned pro, share how they got started—and […]

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 […]