Beyond the Pointe

Sarah and Amy sit down with their longtime friend and former company peer, Mary Lacroix — a dancer turned studio owner who’s redefining what leadership in ballet can look like. Mary opens up about navigating the loss of her father while facing mounting pressures at home and in the studio, and the moment she realized she was truly done with the old system. Together, they talk about what it means to...

In this episode Sarah and Amy talk about how what happens inside the studio can shape the way we love outside of it — from relationships that started under pressure to the hard truths about sexual harassment in dance. It’s an honest look at how blurred lines, power, and vulnerability can follow us long after class ends. Thanks for hanging out with us on Beyond the Pointe. If you loved this episode...

In this episode Sarah and Amy tackle the topic of body image. It's not just about being fat or skinny, teachers will find something wrong with every body. They talk personal experiences, what they wish they had known as young girls and some advice for dancers and parents today.  Thanks for hanging out with us on Beyond the Pointe. If you loved this episode, share it, tag us, and tell us what...

Meet your hosts Sarah and Amy, former professional ballet dancers pulling back the curtain on ballet. This episode dives into their experiences growing up in the ballet world, good, bad and ugly. Thanks for hanging out with us on Beyond the Pointe. If you loved this episode, share it, tag us, and tell us what you want to hear next @beyond_the_pointe_pod We’re two girls waiting in the wings — and w...