#59: Becoming a Professional Ballet Dancer: Emily Neale

Published: May 31, 2021, 12:16 p.m.

Had the pleasure to speak with Emily Neale on becoming a professional ballet dancer!

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In this interview, we talk about:

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- Emily\u2019s 5 year journey with Ballet West from trainee in 2016 to demo-soloist in 2018 to soloist in 2020

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- Being Pointe Magazine's 2019 Summer Issue cover

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- Her advice to young ballet dancers trying to become a professional

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- Her advice to dancers on mental health and recovering from injuries

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- Her current journey taking a breather from company-life dancing to explore other opportunities

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Emily's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/em__neale/

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Grateful Living Website: http://grateful4living.com/\u200b

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My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroy81547/?...\u200b

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To Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Hn4ttt...\u200b

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To Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...\u200b

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YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Bo...\u200b

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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gratefulliving4

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Photo Credits:

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Kate Taylor, courtesy of Ballet West (right)

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Jayme Thornton, courtesy of Pointe Magazine (middle)