What sort of themes or stories are involved in contemporary ballet?
Pop culture trends, current films and visual art often influence the contemporary form. Contemporary ballet is unabashedly sleek and relevant. You’ve moved more into the choreography end of the performance. Have you found instruction or execution to be tougher? It’s not always natural or easy for a dancer to make the transition. I’ve had injuries and setbacks in my dancing career, but I know these events have steered me to a path where I can best use my gifts. You were Assistant to the Dance Supervisor of The Lion King on Broadway. What did you learn from this experience? I learned to treat everyone, in all levels of production, with respect and to not be shy about asking for precision in execution. What’s the most common misconception people have of dancers or dancing? The dancers I work with are some of the smartest people that I have ever come across. At ACB, we have some incredibly talented professional company members who are also studying to be nurses, dieticians and teachers. Ma
