Episode 83: The Rosin Box: Promotions

Published: April 3, 2023, 9 a.m.

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This week, The Rosin Box host Claire Kretzschmar talks with Principal Dancers Megan Fairchild and Isabella LaFreniere about promotions within the Company and their experiences moving up the ranks. Megan shares the struggles she faced after being promoted to principal less than five years after joining as an apprentice, while Isabella describes the lessons she learned and gratitude she felt during her earlier years as a corps de ballet member. They both highlight the unique pressures and responsibilities of each rank, and reveal their favorite principal roles. (54:55)\\xa0

Edited by Emilie Silvestri

Music:
"Je ne t\\u2019aime plus" by Pink Martini
Courtesy of Pink Martini & Heinz Records

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