40. Inside Dallas' Rising Contemporary Ballet Company with Diana Crowder

In this episode, I was joined by Diana Crowder, the Founder and Artistic Director of Pegasus Contemporary Ballet. Diana shares her journey from dancing with companies like Tulsa Ballet and Texas Ballet Theater to creating a company that reflects her artistic vision. We dive into the journey of building a contemporary ballet company from the ground up, the challenges of entrepreneurship in the arts, and the unique vision that sets Pegasus apart. Diana shares her experience transitioning from dancer to Director, the importance of fostering a supportive and innovative environment for artists, and how personal loss and resilience have shaped her leadership.Key “Pointes” Covered in This Episode:🩰Diana’s experience moving away from home at a young age to study ballet at the National Ballet School of Canada 🩰Her transition into a professional dance career and how her personal life helped color her choices 🩰How Diana’s career as a professional dancer shaped her into the Artistic Director she is today 🩰The creative risks involved in immersive and interdisciplinary performances 🩰Insights into the audition process and what Directors are truly looking for 🩰The lasting influence of Diana’s mother on her leadership and the company’s legacyConnect with Diana:INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/pegasuscontemporaryballetWEBSITE: pegasusballet.orgLinks and Resources:Set up ticketing for your next event with DRT (Make sure to mention that The Brainy Ballerina sent you!)Get your copy of The Intentional Career Handbook1-1 Career Mentoring: book your complimentary career callLet’s connect!My WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.comINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebrainyballerinaQuestions/comments? Email me at [email protected]