We’re heading into our final weekend of Carmen and The Little Prince this weekend, and I’m looking forward to getting back to some classical work. Today’s post features a baby picture of me dancing Satanella as a competitor in Youth America Grand Prix in celebration of this exciting announcement: I’ve been invited to attend next week’s YAGP final round and galas to review and cover as a media correspondent(!!!!!). For those of you who know me, you know this could not be a better fit, as a YAGP alumni and a hopeful future dance writer. I’ll be heading to NYC next Wednesday night to attend the final round of the competition, The Stars of Today Meet The Stars of Tomorrow gala, and the 50th birthday celebration of Julio Bocco. My bestie, B, will be joining me and helping to record and review so I can share the experience with all of you! Stay tuned!

And for now, enjoy some fun reads from around the web…

“In the end, we are all searching for stories, so collaborations allow me to collect different perspectives on the same story.” –Akram Khan and Cereal

Space Between Hours.

The Whole Dancer’s Best Body Program is enrolling- but only for a few more days! Sign up here and prepare to be your best self.

Beyoncé and Tiler Peck.

“Though retiring is scary, I know in my heart it is not a death.” -Boston Ballet “prima corps ballerina” Sarah Wroth on her decision to retire after 14 years with the company, and the bold and beautiful way she has spent her final season.

The Zarely site is full of great interviews with principal dancers from major ballet companies all over the world.

Will you be at YAGP? Want to be featured? Email me at settingthebarreblog@gmail.com to connect.