What’s it like attending the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at American Ballet Theatre™?
Demian Vargas: Demian Vargas It’s great. Everyone is very supportive. We’re a tight group, we have to be; we’re with each other 24-hours a day! What are you learning in your dance classes? Charlotte Campagnuolo: Charlotte Campagnuolo ABT focuses on classical ballet technique – pointe, variations, partnering, character and Pilates. What advice do you have for parents looking for a good dance studio? Saige Miller: Saige Miller Find a studio where the teachers support the students as students – not just as dancers. The training must be developmentally appropriate, and the teacher must care about the student’s mind and soul, as well as her body. Lauren Richter: Lauren Richter A young dancer’s body can only do so much. Training before the age of seven should focus on fun and creativity; it’s not so much about technique when you’re that young. But after about seven, it becomes more about discipline, grace, and poise. Do you ever feel like quitting? Mara Thompson de la Rosa: Mara Thompson de
