101. Inside The Workshop: The Training Opportunity Professional Dancers Have Been Waiting For with Courtney Anderson

In this episode of The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I'm joined by Courtney Anderson - former dancer with San Francisco Ballet, The Royal Ballet of Flanders, The Suzanne Farrell Ballet, and now the founder of The Workshop. The Workshop is a series of 5 week-long summer intensives created for professional dancers seeking deeper artistic growth, expanded versatility, and meaningful creative process. Dancers will work with internationally recognized choreographers and répétiteurs including: * Jim Vincent, Répétiteur for Nacho Duato * Glenn Edgerton, Répétiteur for Jiri Kylian * Courtney Richardson, Répétiteur for David Dawson * Cindy Welik- Salgado, Répétiteur for Crystal Pite * Jill Johnson, Répétiteur for William Forsythe * Omar Roman De Jesus, Director of Boca Tuya * Sidra Bell, Director of Sidra Bell Dance New York * Keerati Jinakunwiphat, Choreographer * Babatunji, Choreographer * Houston Thomas, Choreographer This intensive is perfect for professional dancers looking to explore movement more deeply, refine their partnering and improvisation skills, and strengthen their artistic voice, particularly when approaching contemporary work or new creations. Key "Pointes" in this Episode: * Key differences between dancing in the U.S. vs. Europe * Why artistry (not just technique) is what actually gets you hired * How The Workshop is filling a major gap in the dance industry * Why investing in your training as a professional can change the trajectory of your career Learn more about The Workshop: WEBSITE: www.theworkshop.dance [http://www.theworkshop.dance/] INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/theworkshop.dance [http://instagram.com/theworkshop.dance] Links and Resources: ORZA: www.orzabrand.com [http://www.orzabrand.com/] (use code BRAINYBALLERINA for 10% off) Let's connect! My WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.com [http://thebrainyballerina.com/] INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebrainyballerina [http://instagram.com/thebrainyballerina] Questions/comments? Email me at caitlin@thebrainyballerina.com