By Abbi Johnson, Ballet School Coordinator at Ajkun Ballet Theatre Having spent most of my life as a dancer, ballet education is something I have experienced firsthand for many years. It has shaped not only my career, but also the way I understand training, growth, and the relationship young dancers develop with their art. Now, as Ballet School Coordinator at Ajkun Ballet Theatre, I get to experience dance education from another perspective. I speak with young dancers and the

A former ballet dancer and dance education consultant shares what advanced dancers and families should know before choosing a ballet school, conservatory, trainee program, or professional training pathway.