99. A Decade as Artistic Director of EMERGE125 with Tiffany Rea-Fisher

This week on The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Tiffany Rea-Fisher: Artistic Director of EMERGE125, award-winning choreographer, and a true force in the dance world.Tiffany shares her journey from growing up as a competition kid on the West Coast, to discovering modern dance at SUNY Purchase, and now celebrating her 10th season leading EMERGE125, a contemporary modern dance company in New York City.Tiffany’s perspective on leadership, from servant leadership to a more collaborative, transformative model, is something every dancer (and human!) can learn from. I am incredibly inspired by the way she builds a company culture rooted in both rigor and joy, where dancers feel seen, valued, and empowered to bring their full selves into the room.Key "Pointes" from this Episode: What Tiffany looks for when hiring dancers Her concept of “disruption through inclusion” and why diversity is a creative superpower The role artists play in shaping culture and reminding us to be brave How motherhood has influenced her leadership style and boundaries Building a financially sustainable arts organization through challenging times Why community is the key to longevity in the dance industryConnect with Tiffany:EMERGE125 WEBSITE: https://emerge125.org/EMERGE125 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/emerge125/TIFFANY INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/treafisher/Links and Resources:ORZA: Use code ‘BRAINYBALLERINA’ for 10% off: https://orzabrand.com/Complimentary Career Mentoring Consultation: https://www.thebrainyballerina.com/career-mentoringLet’s connect!MY WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.comINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebrainyballerinaSchedule your complimentary career consultation: https://www.thebrainyballerina.com/career-mentoringQuestions/comments? Email me at [email protected] episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.