The Ups and Downs of Life as a Commuter Student

The Ups and Downs of Life as a Commuter Student

Today, Ben Lepson is a corps member with Miami City Ballet. But as a teenager at the School of American Ballet, he struggled—and not just with demanding classes. Almost all his classmates lived in SAB’s residences, but Lepson, a native New Yorker, commuted every day...
Ask Amy: What Does It Take to Make It in Ballet?

Ask Amy: What Does It Take to Make It in Ballet?

I’ve always wanted to be a ballerina. Nothing makes me happier than when I’m performing on a stage. I want to pursue this career, but so much goes along with it. How do I mentally and physically prepare myself for when I’m old enough to get into a...