Sydney is in a penchee arabesque onstage, supported by her partner at the waist. They are both wearing flowy white costumes. A piano is in the corner.

Sydney: Buckled In For All That Is To Come

Sydney has been checking in with Stance on Dance every year for 13 years, sharing where dance has taken her each year. This year she performed some of her dream roles with Avant Chamber Ballet, got engaged, and prepared for a new start in New York City.

October 6, 2025  |  Read Article

Sophie does an arabesque jump onstage in a back dress. A pianist accompanies her.

Finding Her Own Way in Ballet

Sophie Rebecca, a ballet dancer in the UK, shares her journey as an adult dancer and her perspective on being a trans dancer in the very gendered world of ballet.

March 31, 2025  |  Read Article

Sydney does an arabesque onstage in front of several children wearing blue.

Sydney: I Have Earned a Place

Sydney has been checking in with Stance on Dance every year for 12 years, sharing where dance has taken her each year. This year she recovered from an ACL tear and had the opportunity to dance three principal roles with Avant Chamber Ballet.

August 26, 2024  |  Read Article