Professional Ballet Dancer, a Day in the Life (updated)

In this "Time We Discuss" episode, Jenna Kosis explains the benefits of being a ballerina and teaching ballet, emphasizing how ballet is one of the best movements for an aging body because of the stretching and strengthening involved. This ballet dance discussion is perfect for those curious about the life of a dancer and the advantages of ballet for healthy aging.

Jena's perspective is solid as she talks about what it's like being a professional ballerina. She talks about contracts, what happens between one show ending and another starting, and the daily routine. She also talks about what it's like teaching ballet to students that are young and old alike.

If you have an interest in ballet as a career OR you want to pick it up as a hobby (even later in life), give this video a spin!

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Timestamp:
0:00 - Intro
0:46 - How did you get started as a ballet dancer?
2:05 - Joining a conservatory
3:07 - How important for ballerina success is it to live in a large city?
5:11 - What's the daily schedule like when a ballerina is preparing for a show?
6:55 - One show to the next.
8:52 - Ballerina contracts.
9:50 - Ballerinas and injuries, getting sidelined.
12:21 - Body image pressures.
14:22 - Teaching ballet
16:03 - Typical day as a ballet teacher
17:45 - Adult ballet classes for beginners.
20:12 - Finding a job as a ballet teacher
23:5 - Talent has the floor.
24:52 - Outro

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Guest Information:

Jena Kocsis

• Jena's Dance Website
• On-Demand Membership
• All-Inclusive Membership
• Mental Health work for Dancers and Dance Teachers

Also Mentioned in This Episode:

• The Incredible Story of Glenda Benevides, Grammy Nominee
• Become a Stand-Up Comedian in LA
• Musician and Audio Engineer with Chromesthesia
• Ildiko SpinFisher - Business Burnout Buster
• Become a Talent Manager or Agent

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