What does it truly take to step into the world of professional ballet? Join us as we unravel these complexities with Ava Dempster, a dedicated trainee at the prestigious Washington Ballet. Ava, one of my former pupils, guides us through the demanding realities of pre-professional ballet training. We delve into the rigors of the program, the pressures of being a trainee, and the artistry involved in choreography teaching. Ava gives us a peek into how ballet directors sculpt dancers with the fi...