Entries by Reyana Wright

Elevate & Celebrate Our Final Week of Season 11

It’s hard to believe we’ve arrived at the final week of Season 11. There’s a certain feeling that settles into the studio this time of year. The excitement is bigger, the hugs last a little longer, and everywhere you look, there are reminders of just how much growth has happened over the past nine months. […]

Go Team, Together!

There’s something incredibly special about seeing a season’s worth of hard work come together all in one room. Our Season Eleven Pep Rally is one of those moments. While many of our company dancers will perform throughout recital weekend, Pep Rally is the one night where all of our performing companies take the stage together, […]

From my heart to yours, Happy Mother’s Day.

There are some people who shape not only who we become, but how we move through the world long after they’re gone. Mother’s Day always makes me reflect on how lucky I was to have such an incredible mom. Next month marks two years since I lost her, and if I’m honest, Mother’s Day is […]

When Hair Feels Like the Hardest Part

Supporting Dancers Through Hair Day Meltdowns Without Losing the Plot If you’ve ever found yourself negotiating a ponytail like it’s an international peace treaty… you are not alone. For some dancers, having their hair brushed, slicked back, sprayed, pinned, or styled for dance class can suddenly become a major emotional event. And as recital approaches, […]