Adult ballet dancer and board member for the Children’s Dance Theater of Okanogan County in Washington, Rob MacCaul, is in the studio this month! 

Rob’s story about discovering ballet is a testament to passion, perseverance, and self-discovery. It began in 1982 with a chance encounter at a dance studio in Waikiki—an experience that sparked a lifelong love for ballet. From taking classes in Pasadena to performing on stage as an adult in Seattle, Rob spoke about how ballet helped him discover and express his identity and taught him that he can still challenge himself in adulthood, whether it’s through performing on stage as an adult or taking the step of going en pointe at age 58. 

His story goes beyond ballet as well. It’s about finding the courage to express himself authentically, navigating societal expectations, and building a community that embraces everyone in dance. Check it out!

• Follow Rob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rmaccaul
• Check out the pointe shoe inserts Rob shared: https://perfectfitpointe.com/
• Follow The Red Shoes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redshoesdancewear
• Check out LFW School of Dance, where Rob takes classes: https://lfwschoolofdance.com/
• Rob recommended The Dancewear Center: https://www.dancewearcenter.net/
• Support The Children’s Dance Theater of Okanogan County: https://www.facebook.com/p/Childrens-Dance-Theater-of-Okanogan-County-100070283439729/
• Check out Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo: https://trockadero.org/

Music in this episode:

Waltz of the Flowers - Tchaikovsky

Barroom Ballet - Silent Film Light - Kevin MacLeod

Barroom Ballet - Silent Film Light by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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