Ballet Rising Blog

  • Why Dance?

    Why Dance?

    The Transformative Power of Dance This article explores the transformative power of dance, highlighting its social impact in promoting inclusivity and unity, its educational benefits in enhancing skills and personal development, its economic contributions through career opportunities and tourism, its physical health benefits, and its role in nurturing mental well-being and self-expression, ultimately emphasizing dance’s profound

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  • ESPERANÇA

    ESPERANÇA

    In 2019 Ballet Rising went to Brazil to tell the story of Daniel Robert Silva, a rising star in the Dutch National Ballet who comes from humble beginnings. Dani Silva embodies the passion and love of art that inspires many to dream big and go far. We are proud to present his story. We invite

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  • EP0032 CECILIA ILIESIU | GLOBAL

    EP0032 CECILIA ILIESIU | GLOBAL

    Global Ballet Teachers: Our Mission Our mission at Global Ballet Teachers is to promote diversity and equity in the arts by creating free community-lead courses, classes, and resources to educate and empower ballet teachers around the world. The Reach Our community has members in over 40 countries from Nigeria, Ghana, Mexico, Russia, Argentina, USA, Canada,

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  • Reunion In Rome

    Reunion In Rome

    In November of 2021 Syrian dancer Karmel Suliman was reunited with his friend and fellow artist Ahmad Joudeh after the devastating war in their home country tore them apart. In this interview discover how Karmel moved from Syria to Rome to follow his passion and how he hopes to one-day help rebuild his country through

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  • EP0031 AMIRUDDIN SHAH | INDIA

    EP0031 AMIRUDDIN SHAH | INDIA

    Amiruddin Shah was born in India and started dancing at the age of 13 at India Danceworx under the direction of Yehuda Ma’or. In 2016, he received a full scholarship to study at Oregon Ballet Theatre with Artistic Director Kevin Irving. While with the school, he was chosen to perform in the company production of

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