Artists Becoming

Meet the heart-minded and humble Star that is Connor Holloway:

In this mic-dropping, *necessary* and expansive conversation, we follow the unique becoming of a multi-hyphenate talent… gracing stages as part of American Ballet Theatre’s corps de ballet, while intentionally shifting spotlights as the eyes & mind behind their IG: @ABTofficial. Connor embodies advocacy and allyship on behalf of non-binary populations in the dance world and beyond… Through open communication with leadership and an embodied respect for and across ranks/departments, they are committed to challenging inherited narratives and cultivating broader audiences for ballet — leveraging social media as powerful platforms for resonance, modeling, and profound visibility along the way. We chat about accessible story-telling, being efficient with growth, re-defining “success” and sprinkle in some #realtalk around rank-aspirations. This one is MAJOR. Take notes, buckle up, enjoy.

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A funny thing how worthy we believe ourselves to be en route to Become, only to “arrive” with a heart full of hope and a head full of… disabling self talk. Imposter Syndrome is more common than we’d like to admit. A human tendency to question our capacity… to second-guess our success, our timing, our talent. Too often, we permit our thoughts to get in the way of our potential to SHOW UP fully in moments we’re more than prepared for. Time to toss the pin-balling stories we tell ourselves and lean into the voice of possibility - Join us as we Dial Up the Volume on leaning into our Artistic callings with humility *and* confidence.

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Lynne. Charles. Forever humbled by our conversation with this internationally coveted Guest Teacher, former Principal Ballerina with John Neumeier & the Hamburg Ballet, and Béjart Ballet, and founder of @4pointe. Sit down & soak up the rich wisdom & powerful resonance of Lynne’s artistic becoming. From excavating individuality to articulating the ‘essence’ of a role, a purpose, a person (and sure, the legs & feet)… Lynne is dedicating her post-performance legacy to modeling respect, somatic sensitivity, and mindful leadership as she cultivates, fine-tunes & inspires the next generation of artists, becoming. We’ll never be the same. 

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Elite athleticism. Peak Performance. Sacrifice. Impossible Standards. As “high performers” these are the ingredients we pour into our Arts/Sports. This recent Olympics had us marinating on the hard truth that “top-shelf” physical shape doesn’t cut it when the PRESSURE is on. The mind muscle needs conditioning. Mental Health does not have to be the ‘cost’ of “winning”. The 🥇s of true winners represent vulnerability, courage and a pro-active commitment to their *wholeness* — leaving all of us, spectators, dreamers & podium-climbers alike, with timeless lessons for our own up-leveling. Wise up, Rise up, 👀s up.

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That’s it. We’re obsessed with Garen Scribner. Join our #FanGirl club as we sit down with this multi-faceted *disco-ball* of an Artist, becoming. In today’s Guest Artist convo, Garen leads us through his pivot points as a dancer turned broadway star turned director/producer… we weigh the bitter sweet reality of gaining artistic autonomy, the challenge of naming (& owning) our worth/putting a price on our talent, heteronormativity in the dance world & the hard-sought freedom of owning your identity/sexuality/authenticity.  We follow Garen’s calling towards curiosity, fall in love with the lessons of his failing fast & forward, practice getting comfy with “the no’s” ...and are left charged by his advocacy & actualization of queering the narrative to undo historical violence perpetuated throughout the arts industry. This one’s sowing all kinds of seeds & we’re sitting front row for the reaping. 🤩

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Burnout is a state of physical, mental, or emotional exhaustion that is brought on by being in a prolonged state of stress…. Feel/sound familiar? Friends, it appears that we’re all subscribing. Anyone else out there romanticizing your “struggle” & bonding over burnout? W.H.Y.

Join us in today’s SCBT as we deconstruct our relationships with stress, fatigue & competition with self...and chat through proactive ways to stop “pleasuring our pain.”
You asked, we unpack.

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In today’s raw & enriching Guest Artist conversation with Megan Fairchild, we follow the mindful journey of an original, expansive NYCB Star… and are only left wanting for more. Topic-jumping from mental health breaking points, the power of transcendental meditation & ownership of pressure ... to intentional education, following curiosities and playing an active role in *all* of our relationships— Megan shares her story with the same authenticity, honesty and openness that has always defined her unique brand of artistry. Join us as we lean into her full embodiment as an Artist, becoming. 

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Coming Soon December 2021: 

The Ballerina Mindset: How to protect your mental health while striving for excellence

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/653041/the-ballerina-mindset-by-megan-fairchild/

Trust is the big key here -- trusting the transference of your lessons, the integration of an unprecedented year’s transformation…
Trust your bravery to show up/move/respond in a new way… living within your values and *choosing* to focus on your “Yes’s” and the “No’s” that allow you to say Yes to yourself. ✔️please.

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Karine Plantadit is an Artist for Peace. Across studios, stages & screens the world over, Karine chose dance as her tool and embodies the most expansive, humbling & raw relationship with her Artistry. A seeker who interweaves the lessons of Beauty (with a big “B”) into her art and doesn’t shy away from shame, Karine models a singular brand of internal fullness. Join us as we sit down with this Tony-nominated dancer, actor, choreographer, yoga 👑 & life coach committed to pouring her life’s lessons into the next generation of Artists, becoming. 💫

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Calling it what it is, friends. It’s a true velvet handcuff to identify deeply enough with your artistry that you’re tempted to get lost within it. The good news? You’re not alone! We’re all out here reconciling “who we are” beyond our callings — the Question is, are we willing (brave enough) to let the form change alongside us? Join in on this Small Chat, Big Topic where we entertain the freedom of shape-shifting the identities we hold too close.

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