Three National Ballet School graduates navigate pivotal career decisions in dance
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Martha Schabas, Photography by Melissa Tait, Video by Keito Newman
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This article follows three Grade 12 students at Canada's National Ballet School as they prepare for graduation and face pivotal decisions about their futures in dance. The students navigate the intense pressure of securing contracts with major dance companies, the possibility of pursuing university instead, and the emotional transition from student life to professional careers. The piece captures their hopes, fears, and the rigorous training that has shaped them.
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· 3 pulledThe Betty Oliphant Theatre on Jarvis Street in Toronto is dark and cool as the Grade 12 girls gather on stage for their daily ballet class.
Graduating from professional ballet school is a pivotal moment for young dancers, a time of big news and even bigger decisions.
While some grads secure contracts at major dance companies, others choose to go to university and hang up their ballet shoes for good.
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