Guillaume Diop, a name to remember! Guillaume undertook most of his ballet training at the prestigious Paris Opera Ballet School in Nanterre, near Paris. From age 12 to 18, he practiced ballet daily there until he was hired at the Paris Opera Ballet in 2018. Guillaume is a smart, hard working young man with the most contagious laugh we have ever seen.
Cristiano Principato, Italian professional dancer at the Dutch National Ballet (now at Estonian Ballet) opens up his heart to you in this interview.
As dancers, we invest an enormous amount of time, effort, and heart into our craft. We drill the same steps until they’re etched into our bodies, we uphold strict standards, and we fine-tune every detail—yet sometimes, it feels like we’re not moving forward.
Overcoming the “starving artist” mentality in the competitive world of ballet requires more than just talent and hard work. Discover how to shift your mindset and take actionable steps towards a fulfilling and sustainable career in ballet.
Learn how to overcome your fear and anxiety and build your confidence to dance anywhere in the center before auditions with practical tips in this article.
Benefits of a mentoring program for ballet dancers: increased confidence, clarity about your future, understanding of the demands of the work.
