Spring Awakening with Sleeping Beauty: A Q + A with the Corps de Ballet Dancers of Houston Ballet

Welcome back to a new podcast episode! So happy you're here. Celebrate the upcoming Spring Season with a beautiful ballet inspired collaboration with Houston Ballet! We are honored to have a Q + A with professional ballet dancers Neal Burks and Allison Whitley as they share their overall ballet journey and performance experience with Houston Ballet and in the upcoming production of ‘ The Sleeping Beauty Ballet!’ Enjoy!

Q & A in article format: https://blueblisscoach.wixsite.com/website/post/spring-awakening-sleeping-beauty-q-a-with-houston-ballet-s-company-dancers

Neal Burks Bio, Corps de Ballet

A Jacksonville, FL native, Neal trained at The Florida Ballet, Next Generation Ballet, and Houston Ballet Academy before joining Houston Ballet in 2021. Some of his most cherished roles include Petruchio in Romeo and Juliet and Trumpet in The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra—a role that marked a full-circle moment from his early days at Houston Ballet Academy to performing on the Wortham stage with the Company. @nburks12 on Instagram

Allison Whitley Bio, Corps de Ballet

Allison joined Houston Ballet as an Apprentice from Houston Ballet Academy after two seasons in Houston Ballet II and one season in the professional division. She was promoted to Corps de Ballet in July 2024. Whitley trained at The Dallas Conservatory before attending Houston Ballet Academy’s Summer Intensive Program. @allydancer_123 on Instagram

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