Bluebird Uncaged Podcast

Today we're talking about zoom and virtual auditions! Sarah Hillmer, former ballet mistress with a major company and founder of ImmerseATL shares what directors are looking for in video submissions. And we talk a little bit about what to do if your dream program says "no". 

Audition season is upon us! Whether you are looking for a summer intensive or next season's contract, here are a few things I wish I had known for in person auditions. 

Leslie Shivers is a dear friend of mine who danced with Ballet Magnificat for 12 years. We talk about tour life,  ballerina math,  holding dance with open hands, and using dance to share the gospel. Be encouraged!

Jane Kerley talks about growing up in a Christian studio, how she stumbled upon a professional career, and what it's like to help your spouse understand the dance world.

I share my journey so far and how God has used dance to draw me closer to Him.

Discussion questions:
--What part of Rebekah's story did you relate to the most?
--Has there been a time in your life that Jesus became "real" to you?
--Is there anything in life that would make you question your existence and purpose if it was taken away?
--What do you think you want that you might not really want?
--How might you be operating under "if...then" presumptions in regards to God's calling on your life? Is there an area you need to hold more loosely? 

This episode was actually recorded a year ago but being that we just collaborated for a virtual workshop, I thought y'all might want to hear from Robyn. :-)

This week Rebekah answers some summer intensive questions we received through instagram and encourages you on your unique journey. 

Some ramblings about what I've learned over the past few months relating to dance and Jesus. :-)

Abigail Henninger, the founder and director of Magnum Opus Ballet in Madison Wisconsin, shares about the clear calling on her life to be a dancer and has some great nuggets of wisdom along the way.

Jessica Lohr is a dancer with Ballet 5:8 and an amazing woman + friend. Today, we hear a little bit of her story and talk about cultivating faithfulness in this season of unknowns.