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EPISODE · Oct 8, 2025 · 1H 19M

Dancer Stories: Daria Breslin on Resilience and the Realities of Ballet

from Ballet Help Desk · host Jenny Huang and Brett Gardner

Listen to Ballet Help Desk ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BalletHelpDesk Dancer Daria Breslin shares her path from early training in Maryland to professional life with City Ballet of San Diego. She talks about the lessons learned at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and Nashville Ballet, the importance of mentorship and community, and the realities of auditions and feedback. Daria's story offers an honest look at what it takes to stay grounded, grow as an artist, and find your place in the ballet world.  Learn more about Daria on her Instagram: @daria.ballerina18/ Links: Shop Our Back to Dance Guide Buy Corrections Journals Support Ballet Help Desk Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk Facebook: BalletHelpDesk TikTok:  Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future License code: MGAW5PAHYEYDQZCI

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