(323) Holly Dorger, Principal Ballerina of the Royal Danish Ballet

On today's episode of Conversations On Dance, we are joined by principal ballerina with the Royal Danish Ballet, Holly Dorger. Holly shares her experience growing up as a highland dancer, accepting a contract with Royal Danish straight out of SAB, the change in style and technique that accompanied her new job and how she continues to grow and adapt in full length roles she revisits. If you are in the Copenhagen area, you can catch Holly's performance as Odette/Odile in ‘Swan Lake' this coming March. This Episode’s Sponsors:• Fill your summer with technique, learning and fun at Charlotte Ballet’s Summer Intensive! Register for one of Charlotte Ballet’s 11 audition locations or submit a video audition at charlotteballet.org. • This episode is sponsored by Headliners Dance Championships. The Competition for Dancers by Dancers. Coming to a city near you! Our listeners can register for their 2023 Regionals Tour at reg.headlinersdance.com and use code “CODPFREE” for a free solo entry. All questions regarding our code can be emailed to [email protected]. Follow Headliners Dance Championships on Social Media : Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headlinersdance/ | Twitter: https://twitter.com/headlinersdance | Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headlinersdance | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeadlinersDanceChampionships/ | Visit the Official Website to learn more! https://headlinersdance.com/. The Headliners difference… HDC is the first competition to offer FREE Photo + Video Media Packages per event. Offering FREE Competition Live Streaming on https://headlinersdance.com/live. All Entries walk away with Video Critiques by World Class Judging Panels. Offering Trophy or Charity Donation each award ceremony- Over $8000 donated in 2022!• In 2020, Boston Ballet School entered a partnership with Walnut Hill School for the Arts, an independent boarding school and day school for high-school-aged artists, to create a more well-rounded artistic, academic, and residential experience for our pre-professional students.  The collaboration truly supports Boston Ballet’s commitment to developing future dance artists in addition to providing students with a first-class academic program and a vibrant residential community. bostonballet.orgLINKS:Website: conversationsondancepod.comInstagram: @conversationsondanceCOD MerchListen to COD on YouTubeJoin our email listSponsorship information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.