Inside Alberta Ballet School | Ashley McNeil

Alberta Ballet School is one of Calgary's best-kept secrets.In this episode, Director Ashley McNeil takes us inside one of Canada's premier ballet training institutions and explains how students from Calgary and around the world are preparing for professional careers in dance. We discuss the realities of elite ballet training, balancing academics with artistic development, performance psychology, student wellbeing, and the qualities that separate good dancers from great ones.Ashley also shares her own journey from dancer to educator, how Alberta Ballet School has evolved over the years, and why Calgary has become home to a globally recognized training program. Along the way, we explore the school's connection to Alberta Ballet, the opportunities available to students after graduation, and the impact dance education can have long after a performer leaves the stage.We also discuss Dancers of Tomorrow, Alberta Ballet School's annual showcase celebrating student growth, achievement, and the next generation of dancers.Calgary is full of interesting people doing interesting things, and this show is all about bringing them into the spotlight.From musicians, artists, filmmakers, entrepreneurs, athletes, creators, and community builders to the people and projects shaping life in the city, every episode offers a chance to hear the stories happening across Calgary right now.Hosted by Jeff Dudder, The Deets with Duddy is Calgary's late-night show podcast - a cultural hub for conversations about creativity, business, sports, community, and everything in between.This is Calgary, one conversation at a time.#TheDeetsWithDuddy #Calgary #AlbertaBallethttps://www.albertaballetschool.com/