What You'll Learn
- How to cultivate a sense of belonging within the adult ballet community.
- The concept of the 'ripple effect' and how creativity inspires further artistic growth.
- Insights into the production of the 'Garden of Dreams' and staging adult performances.
- Ways to bridge the gap between studio training and professional-style performance experiences.
- The importance of community support in sustaining a long-term dance practice.
About This Video
In this insightful episode of Broche Banter, we dive deep into the world of performance opportunities for adult students with the co-founders of Facet Dance Collective, Kelsey Maloney-Steiner and Jessica Maddox. As adult dancers often find themselves transitioning from the foundational work at the barre to a desire for artistic expression, the challenge often lies in finding a stage where they truly belong. The collective’s mission is to bridge this gap, creating a community-driven space where creativity can flourish without the rigid barriers of traditional dance hierarchies.
Throughout the conversation, we explore the 'ripple effect' of creativity—the idea that one person’s artistic spark can ignite passion and inspiration in an entire community. This philosophy led to the creation of the Garden of Dreams production, a manifestation of their commitment to providing adult dancers a place to feel at home. Whether you are perfecting your plié or working on the strength required for en pointe work, the emotional journey of the dancer is universal.
Kelsey and Jessica share how their own experiences of feeling like outsiders in the dance world fueled their passion to build a collaborative environment. They discuss the 'summer camp' atmosphere of their festivals, where the focus shifts from technical perfection of a single tendu or dégagé to the collective joy of performance and connection. At Broche Ballet, we believe that dance is a lifelong pursuit, and this episode highlights the importance of finding your 'tribe' to support your growth.
You will hear about the logistical and emotional triumphs of staging large-scale productions for adults and how every sauté and pirouette contributes to a larger narrative of personal growth and community impact. Join us as we celebrate the power of adult ballet and the voices making the stage accessible for everyone.
