Ben

By Ben April 2026  Coming off the high of the Merry Widow production, where I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to perform in a full company member's role, I launched into my daily classes with renewed intensity. The company’s next production of...

By Ben February 2026 Midway through January, I started rehearsing for The Merry Widow with Philadelphia Ballet, a glamorous ballet set in early 20th century Paris. It was originally set as an operetta, but was then adapted to a ballet in the 1970s. While I...

By Ben Moving to Philadelphia to experience the life of a professional ballet dancer has taught me as much about independence and finding social connection as it has about dance itself.  My struggles with learning how to cook for myself, navigating...