Insights from  Ballet professionals

Lynne talks to Pivot Pointe about all things 4Pointe.

Pivot Pointe talks career transition with classical ballet dancer cum licensed real estate agent, Serge Endinian.

Pivot Pointe talks career transition with self-employed dancer & Ayurveda practitioner, Jessica Thompson

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.