Beyond the Pointe
Two former professional ballerinas sharing experiences as dancers and giving advice to students, parents and current dancers.
Beyond the Pointe
Latest Episodes
The Trailblazing Artist
This week we sat down with Charlene Hannibal, who grew up dancing at the School of OBT. We talk about the beauty of dance as a community—but also the harsh reality of how quickly that belonging can disappear when a director decides you no longe...
The Identity Artist
The people pleaser.The perfectionist.The “mean girl.”This week, we break down the personalities we developed just to survive intense training, tough coaching and growing up in the 90s—and how those same traits show up in our adult lives.
The Meandering Artist
It’s just us this week, your two gals in the wings.After two weeks of having our best friends on, we’re back to a casual catch-up—just chatting about life, dance, and everything in between. We get into some very real (and slightly embarr...
The New England Artist
This week we’re joined by Amy’s best friend, Sallie—someone who’s been there since the beginning. From growing up together in New Hampshire to living side by side in New York, their shared history makes this conversation feel like home.Sall...