a Ballet Education A Ballet Education Issue 10 | Page 6
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
This issue has been a wonderful experience for me. Over the past
month, A Ballet Education and the Phoenix Ballet were able to co-
host the Golden Swan Gala and have it live broadcast on YouTube.
Not only did this event bring together some of the biggest and
brightest stars in ballet, but it represented diversity across the world
of ballet. This event was wonderful, and I was lucky enough to have
Alexandra Rose come from California to photograph Jillian Davis,
our feature. It was a magical experience, to say the least.
This experience was then followed by the Youth America Grand Prix
semi-finals, and that always brings stress and excitement. But, now
that the semi-finals are over, I have a chance to take a break and
breathe, sort of. A Ballet Education has so many exciting things
coming out this summer: the technique book, the technique
tracker, the curriculum and much more. It is all very exciting.
Though, to finish everything I have come back to Charleston, to
focus on writing, producing work, and preparing for New York Finals
and Jackson.
This is also a good month, because it is my birthday month. With
every new year comes new wisdom. This past year I have learned a
lot, and now being back in Charleston I am really able to reflect on
the difficult last year. Everything seemed to happen very fast last
year, and so this year, I am trying to slow down and focus on the
things that really matter to me: A Ballet Education. Last year I spent
so much time investing into other people, businesses, and
companies that A Ballet Education didn’t grow as much as it could
have. So this year, I am focusing on myself, and really sticking to
that. I have tried helping so many people, dancers, companies and
brands that I spread myself thin and now I am tired. Extremely
tired.
But, as I look forward to turning one year older, I am looking
forward to the bright future of A Ballet Education and taking more
time for myself; exploring all of my options and passions. Looking
at the next issue makes me extremely excited an I hope you enjoy
this beautiful issue.