It's a killer, which may be why it's the longest running show in Broadway history. In fact, just last night, a visiting teacher from Tacoma told me she was brought to tears by the end of the show. It may seem a long way from Lilac Fairy to CATS, but that's show biz. You know, if you want to bring things out of your cast when you're choreographing, you'd better have paid your dues yourself, and put yourself in a learning situation where you take orders and respond to directions from others. The point we're making here is that ballet is the best foundation you can have. . .
Ballet training requires discipline and dedication.
It is a discipline that demands exactness. It shapes your body and your mind. And, along the way, you can build up a formidable dance technique that can be exciting and dazzling. The confidence of knowing you can balance, turn, and jump will stand you in good stead when you have those big auditions. There's nothing like real skill, and knowing what you're doing and that you can deliver the goods.