BalletPrivate

Whether you’re preparing for a competition or not, private coaching can be an invaluable tool for improvement. But for students only used to taking group classes, the onrush of feedback can be a lot to handle. While it takes patience and a special mindset, the coaching process can and should be immensely fruitful instead of nerve-racking or intimidating.

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📝: Gavin Larsen
📸: Amira Hogan rehearsing for Youth America Grand Prix with coach Tina Kay Bohnstedt. Photo by Stephanie Hogan, courtesy Amira Hogan.



Image description: a teenage ballet dancer is shown from the back in a dance studio doing a devéloppé in croisé devant on pointe. She wears a black leotard and pink tights and faces a dance instructor. Text: Working With a Coach for the First Time? Here’s How to Make the Most of It