#59 - What Ballet Can Teach Writers About Artistic Mastery | Lincoln Jones

Lincoln Jones is the founder and artistic director of the American Contemporary Ballet of Los Angeles. He has presented dance in increasingly compelling and creative formats, staging immersive productions of Inferno and Burlesque (to a score commissioned from late Pulitzer Prize winner Charles Wuorinen) and Astaire Dances. Jones' immersive staging of The Nutcracker Suite became an unexpected L.A. holiday tradition, selling out every season since its 2017 premiere. Los Angeles Magazine wrote "American Contemporary Ballet is undeniably one of the most talented institutions across the entire globe." IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: • Ambition and obsession: What dancers and writers have in common. • Why contrast is essential to making compelling art. • How limitations inspire better creative work.  • And why we need to study the masters in order to say something new.  RESOURCES: • American Contemporary Ballet • Upcoming Show Tickets WANT MORE? ✏️💥 I put together a free guide called The Rule Breaker's Guide to Finding Your Creative Voice. A brutally honest roadmap built from the lessons, mistakes, and breakthroughs I've collected as a professional writer. 👉 Get it for free at StorySeriesPodcast.com CONNECT: • Instagram • LinkedIn • YouTube