Conversations on Dance

(444) Abigail Simon, dancer and coach, on "Dance Against Cancer" this May 19th


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On today's episode of "Conversations On Dance", we are joined by Abigail Simon, ballerina, dancer agent, mother, wife and survivor extraordinaire. Abigail takes us on her journey as a baby ballerina at the School Of American Ballet, through to her professional career at American Ballet Theater and the Joffrey, and finally her exploration of musical theater. Her incredible strength and resolve will be on full display at "Dance Against Cancer" this May 19th when she returns to the stage after her own battle against the disease. All performance information for this incredible fundraiser, including programming and ticket information: https://dacny.acsgala.org/. For those who cannot attend but wish to make a donation to one of the organizations mentioned by Abigail, you can find links below.


Resources and places to donate in Abigail's Honor:

American Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.org/donate.html

5 under 40: https://5under40.org/

Memorial Sloan Kettering: https://giving.mskcc.org/


LINKS:

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