Insights from  Ballet professionals

Netherlands Dans Theater's Madoka Kariya writes about her career and her new experiences outside ballet.

Loughlan Prior is an award-winning choreographer and creative director. We had the opportunity to explore his career as the Artistic Director of Lo | Co Arts and Choreographer in Residence at the Royal New Zealand Ballet.

Emma White, a former dancer from New Zealand, discovered the benefits of Pilates for preventing and aiding injury while conditioning the body. Now, Pilates is still a part of her life, and she enjoys sharing her knowledge and helping clients incorporate movement into their daily lives. We asked Emma to reflect on her career transition.

Nikki Johnson's story highlights the importance of prioritizing overall health and routine check-ups. After experiencing a urinary tract infection, she was diagnosed with stage 1 bladder cancer. Learn more about monitoring your health to catch potential issues early.

Dr. Hannah Coleman, a former dancer, now serves as a CICM trainee at John Hunter Hospital ICU and PICU. She sees parallels between ballet and medicine, citing discipline and the acceptance of constructive criticism as key traits. She assures dancers considering a career switch that their work ethic and discipline are valuable assets.

Arianna Ciccarelli Shimits, co-founder of Persistence Psych, leverages her background in psychology and ballet to showcase the benefits of SPP in enhancing well-being and performance for a wide range of performers. Through a case study of a performer named Ben, discover how techniques like imagery, goal setting, and emotional acceptance can aid recovery and boost confidence.

Professional ballet dancer Abby Bushnell discusses transitioning from ballet to a clinical child psychology program at DePaul University. Despite time differences between Europe and the US, she balanced her career and studies. She encourages dancers to overcome the fear of career transition, emphasizing the value of effort even if initial attempts aren't successful.

Mariam Saprichyan, co-owner and esthetician of Kariné Kazarian, is a renowned industry expert in the cosmetics industry, offering invaluable knowledge for skincare and beauty enthusiasts, with her top skincare boutique in New York City and a client roster of elites.

Benjamin Goodly's career transition from being a dancer to becoming a senior process engineer showcases the challenges of auditioning as a dancer and the skills he acquired from dance that have proven valuable in his engineering career.

André Myburgh, Jelmoli's Head of Buying, discusses his transition from fashion design to buying, stressing the importance of quality understanding, fitting, sizing, and fabric. He underscores the role of persistence, networking, and passion for fashion in career growth.