This week on Under NDA, we’re stepping away from corporate chaos and into one of the most mysterious, disciplined industries in the world: ballet.

Former professional dancer Sarah joins us to pull back the curtain on the hidden culture of ballet,  from obedience and perfectionism to the power dynamics, pressure, and quiet resilience behind the stage lights.

It’s a world built on beauty and precision, but also control and fear. Sarah shares what it’s really like to grow up in that system, why she finally walked away, and how she’s now reshaping the art form for the next generation.

A rare, candid look inside an art form that few truly understand, and the start of our two-part exploration into the secrets of ballet.

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