A closer look at ballet culture and dance life. About the Corporal Culture Blog. Letter to a young dancer. I recently received a comment on my Ask Me Anything. Post that caught my attention. Michaela, an insightful dance student, recently decided not to pursue dance as a career path, and she was curious to explore the subject of competition, passion, and value in the dance studio.

Up, Up and Her Way. Love letters to my new life. What made you feel powerful as a child? 8211; writing prompt from Kate Carol DeGuttes. Class at the Attic Institute in Portland, OR. Usually when you cup water in your hands it drips down between your fingers. But when you are in the water, you grab hold of it and use it to your advantage. 8221; I won the race. I feel like I need to find some order in this chaos.