There are many ways to describe the rollercoaster, or spiral, or total bagunça (this is the Portuguese word for “mess” that is used in my household) that is the creative process -- but the common theme is that creating something from nothing will always feel like organized chaos.
The transition from professional ballet dancer to…well…not being a dancer, had always been something that I feared.
It’s not something we typically talk about, much less prepare for, in this industry. Perhaps the hardest part of life after dancing is managing the overall Vision.
4 Stages of Transitioning to My New Job and Dealing with the Unknown
We’ve had a chat with three dancers fresh off the heels of a month-long performance run, having taken time to recuperate and gear up for the second half of their season.
Allison DeBona, Marisa Whiteman, and Jennifer Stahl reveal part of their personal process and tips for managing this time between.
