Intimacy direction in dance. What the heck is it, why is it important and how can these practices be brought into ballet training? Our guests, Nicole Perry and Sarah Lozoff, respected intimacy coordinators who have consulted with RudduR Dance as well as American Ballet Theater, share their expertise on how effective communication between dancers can help to build trust, respect, and improve collaboration.

Perry and Lozoff explain how setting boundaries and having open conversations can prevent misunderstandings and hurt feelings, ultimately leading to more effective work in the studio. They also discuss real-world examples from their work, offering practical advice for implementing their strategies in various ballet settings, including why these practices need to be adopted by ballet schools.

Learn more about Nicole and Sarah and the work they do:

• Intimacy Direction in Dance
• Nicole Perry
• Sarah Lozoff
• Nicole TikTok and IG: @intimacychorefl
• Sarah IG @sarahlozoff

Links:

• Ballet Help Desk
• Support Ballet Help Desk
• Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk
• Facebook: BalletHelpDesk

In this episode, we revisit one of our earliest topics: "What would you have done differently as dance parents?" Join us as we reflect on our journey, sharing the mistakes we made and the invaluable lessons we learned along the way. Tune in for honest insights and practical advice for every ballet parent.

We'll also tackle other listener questions such as:

• At what age should dancers start full-time training?
• How to gracefully decline an acceptance to summer programs.
• Strategies for financing ballet training.

Links:

• Ballet Help Desk
• Ballet Help Desk Summer Intensive Essentials Guide
• Support Ballet Help Desk
• Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk

Music: #Uppbeat:
https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future
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In our first episode of Dancer Stories, Jenny and her daughter Abbey share how Abbey got her first ballet contract.

Tune in to hear how a meeting about dorm policy violations at a summer intensive turned into an apprenticeship offer with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre.

After a last-minute decision to attend the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Company Experience, Abbey's unexpected journey underscores the importance of seizing opportunities—you never know where they might lead!

Learn more about Pittsburgh Ballet Theater on their website.

Interested in following Abbey's career? You can find her on Instagram @abbeyahuang

Links:

• Ballet Help Desk
• Ballet Help Desk Summer Intensive Essentials Guide
• Support Ballet Help Desk
• Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk

Music: #Uppbeat:
https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future
License code: MGAW5PAHYEYDQZCI