Ballet Rising

Teaching ballet has evolved into one of the most fulfilling parts of my career—something I never expected when I was performing. Back then, I couldn't have imagined how much joy I'd find in passing on the skills and knowledge I gained through my years of training and performing on stage. Now, it’s incredibly rewarding to see students of all backgrounds and levels flourish. Whether they are young aspiring dancers, seasoned professionals, or adult amateurs, each one brings a unique passion to their learning, and it’s inspiring to help them reach their potential. I particularly love working with adult learners, as they bring such dedication and enthusiasm to their practice. It's amazing to see them embrace the joy of ballet, and I take pride in helping them achieve their personal goals. The chance to teach one-on-one in private classes is something I truly value, as it allows me to provide tailored guidance and mentorship, offering students a more personalized learning experience. While I teach primarily at Zhembrovskyy Ballet Dance Fitness in Amsterdam, my work has taken me all over the world, enriching my perspective on ballet and its global community. Looking ahead, I’m excited to continue sharing my passion for dance and expanding my teaching experiences, especially through Ballet Rising. This platform allows me to make a broader impact, connecting artists, dancers, and communities in ways that transcend traditional boundaries. It’s a journey that inspires me every day, and I look forward to the new opportunities to inspire and guide dancers of all ages and stages. #Ballet #BalletTeacher #Teaching #Passion #Experience #Dance #Arts #Dedication #PerformingArts #BalletClass #Coaching ##DanceInstructor #BalletLife Images by Nina Tonoli & Angela Sterling

More than 100 National Endowment for the Arts grants to dance organizations remain in limbo this week after President Trump’s administration said it would conduct a review of previously allocated federal aid. Last Wednesday, the administration rescinded a controversial memo that froze all grant funding, and judges have already ruled in favor of states that have protested delays in federal pay-outs. But court challenges may drag on for months, other executive orders prohibiting money from being spent in ways that run counter to Trump’s ideological priorities remain in effect, and the NEA itself cannot guarantee that promised money will be dispersed. “The National Endowment for the Arts continues to review the recent executive orders and related documents to ensure compliance and provide the required reporting,” assistant director of public affairs Liz Auclair wrote in an email to Dance Magazine. Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/edSVHuRs ?? : Ferne Yangyeitie Caulker, founder of and interim executive director of Ko-Thi Dance Company, one of the companies whose NEA grants may be affected. Photo courtesy Ko-Thi Dance Company. ?? : Rebecca Ritzel #NEA #artsgrants #danceorganizations Description: Ferne Yangyeitie Caulker, wearing a patterned gold-yellow costume and headscarf, dances onstage. Behind her is another dancer in a light blue costume and a musician in bright yellow playing an axatse. The backdrop behind them all is dark purple and light pink. Text at the top: NEA Grants to Dance Organizations Face an Uncertain Future After Funding Freeze

More than 100 National Endowment for the Arts grants to dance organizations remain in limbo this week after President Trump’s administration said it would conduct a review of previously allocated federal aid. Last Wednesday, the administration rescinded a controversial memo that froze all grant funding, and judges have already ruled in favor of states that have protested delays in federal pay-outs. But court challenges may drag on for months, other executive orders prohibiting money from being spent in ways that run counter to Trump’s ideological priorities remain in effect, and the NEA itself cannot guarantee that promised money will be dispersed. “The National Endowment for the Arts continues to review the recent executive orders and related documents to ensure compliance and provide the required reporting,” assistant director of public affairs Liz Auclair wrote in an email to Dance Magazine. Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/edSVHuRs ?? : Ferne Yangyeitie Caulker, founder of and interim executive director of Ko-Thi Dance Company, one of the companies whose NEA grants may be affected. Photo courtesy Ko-Thi Dance Company. ?? : Rebecca Ritzel #NEA #artsgrants #danceorganizations Description: Ferne Yangyeitie Caulker, wearing a patterned gold-yellow costume and headscarf, dances onstage. Behind her is another dancer in a light blue costume and a musician in bright yellow playing an axatse. The backdrop behind them all is dark purple and light pink. Text at the top: NEA Grants to Dance Organizations Face an Uncertain Future After Funding Freeze

More than 100 National Endowment for the Arts grants to dance organizations remain in limbo this week after President Trump’s administration said it would conduct a review of previously allocated federal aid. Last Wednesday, the administration rescinded a controversial memo that froze all grant funding, and judges have already ruled in favor of states that have protested delays in federal pay-outs. But court challenges may drag on for months, other executive orders prohibiting money from being spent in ways that run counter to Trump’s ideological priorities remain in effect, and the NEA itself cannot guarantee that promised money will be dispersed. “The National Endowment for the Arts continues to review the recent executive orders and related documents to ensure compliance and provide the required reporting,” assistant director of public affairs Liz Auclair wrote in an email to Dance Magazine. Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/edSVHuRs ?? : Ferne Yangyeitie Caulker, founder of and interim executive director of Ko-Thi Dance Company, one of the companies whose NEA grants may be affected. Photo courtesy Ko-Thi Dance Company. ?? : Rebecca Ritzel #NEA #artsgrants #danceorganizations Description: Ferne Yangyeitie Caulker, wearing a patterned gold-yellow costume and headscarf, dances onstage. Behind her is another dancer in a light blue costume and a musician in bright yellow playing an axatse. The backdrop behind them all is dark purple and light pink. Text at the top: NEA Grants to Dance Organizations Face an Uncertain Future After Funding Freeze

More than 100 National Endowment for the Arts grants to dance organizations remain in limbo this week after President Trump’s administration said it would conduct a review of previously allocated federal aid. Last Wednesday, the administration rescinded a controversial memo that froze all grant funding, and judges have already ruled in favor of states that have protested delays in federal pay-outs. But court challenges may drag on for months, other executive orders prohibiting money from being spent in ways that run counter to Trump’s ideological priorities remain in effect, and the NEA itself cannot guarantee that promised money will be dispersed. “The National Endowment for the Arts continues to review the recent executive orders and related documents to ensure compliance and provide the required reporting,” assistant director of public affairs Liz Auclair wrote in an email to Dance Magazine. Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/edSVHuRs ?? : Ferne Yangyeitie Caulker, founder of and interim executive director of Ko-Thi Dance Company, one of the companies whose NEA grants may be affected. Photo courtesy Ko-Thi Dance Company. ?? : Rebecca Ritzel #NEA #artsgrants #danceorganizations Description: Ferne Yangyeitie Caulker, wearing a patterned gold-yellow costume and headscarf, dances onstage. Behind her is another dancer in a light blue costume and a musician in bright yellow playing an axatse. The backdrop behind them all is dark purple and light pink. Text at the top: NEA Grants to Dance Organizations Face an Uncertain Future After Funding Freeze

Thanks to One Dance UK for a fun Friday evening despite the storm. Stopgap Dance Company won Artistic Innovation in Dance Award for LIVED FICTION our current touring stage production. Thank you to all our funders and supporters. You gave us the precious time to innovate and gather feedback from our Disabled consultants. Thank you to all the Disabled Icons who paved the way for us and for the allies who made space at the table for us. We feel privileged that we were the ones that got the invite to the party and we made sure we stayed right to the very end! Lived Fiction was devised by Stopgap’s Disabled, non disabled, Deaf and neurodivergent creatives. The process was conceived and facilitated by Stopgap’s Co Artistic Director Lucy Bennett. Cast and Creatives Christian Brinklow, Monique Dior Jarrett, Emily Lue-Fong, Jannick Moth, Lily Norton (Audio Describer), Nadenh Poan, Hannah Sampson and Dan Watson (Voice of Dan) Choreographer/Director and Co Writer Lucy Bennett Access Artist and Co writer Lily Norton Rehearsal Director Amy Butler Composer and Sound Designer Dougie Evans Creative Captions and Projection Art Ben Glover Lighting Design Jackie Shamesh Costume Design Ryan Dawson Laight Access Guides Lauren Trim and Mignon Riggs Ethan Duffy Production & Stage Manager Stella Kailides Technical Stage Manager Emma Henderson Production Manager Francois Langton Technical Manager Sho Shibata & Lucy Glover Executive Producers Feedback and Focus Group Support for Creative Access Kelsie Acton (Battersea Arts Centre), Angela Bettoni, Lucy Clark, Martin Glover, Andrew Loretto, Anne McCarthy, Lesta Woo, Sofia Young-Santamaria, Ada Eravama Supporters Lived Fiction was developed as part of the research project “DANCING: Protecting the Right to Culture of Persons with Disabilities and Enhancing Cultural Diversity through European Union Law: Exploring New Paths” led by Delia Ferri, Professor of Law at Maynooth University, Ireland. The project received funding from the European Research Council under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme (grant agreement number 864182). Lived Fiction was created with additional support from: Arts Council England, DanceEast, Dance Ireland, Leche Trust, The Point – Eastleigh, University of Surrey.