Sara Adams, Soloist, New York City Ballet, "From Dreams to Reality: Sarah Adams' Ballet Story"

"Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guest Sara Adams In this episode of "Dance Talk” ® host Joanne Carey interviews New York City Ballet soloist Sarah Adams. They discuss Sarah's journey from a young girl dreaming of ballet to becoming a soloist in one of the most prestigious ballet companies in the world. Sarah shares her early experiences in dance, the challenges of moving to New York City, her apprenticeship, and the excitement of being promoted to soloist. The conversation highlights the dedication, passion, and community within the dance world. In this engaging conversation, Sara shares her experiences and insights as a ballerina, discussing the joy of dance, the challenges faced in the industry, and the importance of collaboration and growth. She reflects on her favorite roles, the unpredictability of scheduling, and the significance of setting goals while finding joy in the art of dance. Sara emphasizes the need for strength training and movement, and offers valuable advice for dancers and individuals alike. Sara Adams was born in Dennis, Massachusetts, and began her dance training at the age of six at the Mid-Cape Ballet Academy. She later studied at the Boston Ballet School, before taking a summer course at the School of American Ballet, the official school of New York City Ballet, during the summer of 2003. She enrolled as a full-time student at SAB from 2003 to 2008. She became an apprentice with NYCB in June 2008 and became a member of the corps de ballet in September 2009. In February 2017, Ms. Adams was promoted to soloist. For more information on New York City Ballet and to go see Sara perform: https://www.nycballet.com/discover/meet-our-dancers/soloists/sara-adams/ Follow Sara @sara_jane_adams “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey wherever you listen to your podcasts.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancetalkwithjoannecarey.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Joanne on Instagram @westfieldschoolofdance Tune in. Follow. Like us. And Share.   Please leave us review about our podcast!   “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real."