Today, I’m going to be giving some more information on my audition tour this year! There are 10 companies coming to the Grand Audition, and so many other companies I want to audition for. At the Grand Audition, the companies that will be auditioning us...
This school year, I feel that God has put a desire in me to dance in Europe. It started in August when I started again at Colorado Ballet. I love Europe, but never really had a desire to travel for dance. I mulled it over...
Audition season is here! I’ve been receiving lots of questions about auditions and if I had advice or tips for this upcoming season. I do have a few tips from the past 7 years of auditioning for summer intensives and some companies. Without further ado,...
It’s been so long, but I’m back! One of my New Year’s Resolutions is to post more on my blog, so here I am with blog post ideas bubbling out of me! The first one I thought I’d start with is a “Day in the...
I am obsessed with breakfast. Mostly oatmeal. Oatmeal isn’t paleo, so I am constantly on the search for good paleo versions of oatmeal. This one is baked oatmeal with sweet potatoes and bananas. It’s delicious! The recipe is below, as well as the link from where...
Before I get started, I want to let you all know that I HAVE MERCHANDISE!! Guess what? You can get it here on this website! I’m so excited about it! I have crewnecks, sports jackets, t-shirts, joggers, backpacks, and tank tops! I’m so excited to...
I’m finishing up my second week of Colorado Ballet and it’s already so different but I really love it! There are 36 girls and 1 boy this year, last year we had 27 girls and 3 boys! So that’s a different dynamic. There are still...
I’m back with another Q&A! Someone recently asked me a question on Instagram: “Hey, do you have any tips on flexibility and hamstring stretches?” I’ll explain it here, but you can also watch the videos down below! For flexibility, it’s important to always start warm....
I recently was asked a question on Instagram about being too old to start dancing ballet. “Hello, I will soon be 14 years old, is it too late to start ballet? Also, are pointe shoes painful?” The answer to your first question is no! You’re...
In this blog post, I have a special treat! Ms. Kirsten Evans (@settingthebarre and settingthebarreblog.com), who is a professional ballet dancer with Festival Ballet Providence, agreed to answer a few questions of mine! She is an amazing artist and you all need to subscribe to...
Hey Everyone! Today, I thought I’d show you 5 facts/hacks that may be beneficial to your ballet career! Before I do, I want to remind all of you to comment on this page, or my Instagram, or Facebook with any blog suggestions you might have!...
I’m an advocate for hot cereal in the mornings. One thing I really miss now that I’m paleo is oatmeal! So, I went to Pinterest. Turns out, there are a lot of recipes for paleo oatmeal! The one I found takes 3 minutes and has...
This summer was full of living in the unknown, and learning to enjoy it. First, I performed Swan Lake with the Colorado Ballet Academy as a Big Swan, and it was one of the most exhilarating and fun times of my life. The Big Swans,...
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Something I’ve had to work for throughout my ballet career as a student is flexibility. I was born able to do my splits, but I soon realized that flexibility meant more than that. This year especially, I’ve really tried...
Something I’ve been doing recently as part of my meal plan is making a big breakfast casserole, freezing it, and eating portions of it throughout the week! So far, I’ve made 2 casseroles in the past 2 weeks. I posted pictures of both of them...
Everyone breaks in their pointe shoes differently. I have Freed Classics, so they die quickly. I thought I would share my process of keeping my shoes alive while still being able to shape my foot. I hope this helps you! Here, you can find a...
As you all may know, I live a paleo lifestyle! I eat vegetables, fruit, eggs, meat, and nuts. By doing this, it has helped me maintain a slim figure. The main things that are important about eating this way is lots of vegetables, lots of...
I have done Balanchine training for 6 years, and this is my first year doing Classical ballet training. What a difference it is! Something I noticed is that from my Balanchine training and rigorous pilates exercises every day, my ankles have gained enormous strength! The classical technique requires such strong ankles because it really focuses on the way we move through our pointe shoes, so I thought I would give some advice and exercises on gaining ankle strength!
Quick update: I’m devoting more time to my blog and social media, so look out for me! I just got a Pinterest and Snapchat for journeytoballet, both of which are called journeytoballet! Follow me for some behind the scenes and other great sneak peaks! This...
I got my results for State Street Ballet and Ballet Austin. I got into the State Street Pre-Professional Program. They also gave feedback in their results and they told me I had good technique, good jumps, and good placement, but I had weak pirouettes and...
The first week is done! It was not as hard as I was expecting. I’m so glad to be back. The first day of ballet was on Tuesday, and we had the School Director for both ballet classes, which were technique and pointe. Our technique...
This semester, I decided to get a job, and God was abundant in his ways! Yesterday, I had an interview at a daycare, and I got the job! I start on Thursday. I will be working as much as possible throughout the weekdays, and I’m...
This weekend was my first auditions for the season! I’m so excited to get started. There are so many things happening this audition season, and I’m excited to see where I end up. My first audition was this Sunday for State Street Ballet. The director...
As you might have seen in a short video on YouTube, I have an interesting morning routine. I thought I would share, but also check out the video! Typically, I wake up at 6 AM and go straight to the gym, which is a part...
For 7 years, I was trained in a very strict Balanchine technique I induced a stigma upon myself that classical technique was boring, dull, and outdated. Starting at Colorado Ballet, I knew I was going to be stepping into the classical ballet arena, but it...
Never did I ever realize that what I was eating, even though I thought it was healthy, was making me bloated, puffy, and not living at my full potential. Paleo is a hunter-gatherer diet and consists of meat, vegetables, fruits, eggs, and some natural sweeteners.Through...
Audition season is here! I thought I would tell you my audition strategy this year, and also give some advice on what to expect, what to do at an audition, and what not to do at an audition. This season is very different for me...
It has been a while since I last wrote, and I am super sorry about that! I will give you all a lengthy update. I finished Raymonda, and it went splendidly. We did 3 performances and each was better than the one before. The next...
This weekend, I have my second performance this semester! We are performing Raymonda, and it is with both levels, so all of my level dances the corps de ballet part. I’m 9 weeks in to the program, and I’ve been measuring it in the amount...
What a week! Tomorrow is Friday, and I’m sore and I feel like I’m improving so much. People from my class have been telling me that I’ve been improving! I think that says a lot because they see me everyday and it’s hard to see...
This section is focused on classroom etiquette and confidence! Not every ballet studio is like this, but it is very common that everyone has their ‘spot’ at the barre, where they always go. They may seem catty or rude, but it’s always a good idea...
1st week done! Now that I have a regular schedule, I can blog more often and post on @journeytoballet The first 3 days were somewhat tense. Those were our “audition days” where we were placed into our level. There are 2 levels, A and B....
Today was my first day of dancing at Colorado Ballet’s Pre-Professional Program! It was super great and the hours flew by quickly. Our first class began at 9:30 and it was a yoga class. I loved starting with yoga because it slowly set me up...
The second part of my ballet advice series is knowing how to take care of yourself. As dancers, one can either be very attentive to their body, or push through a class when they really should stop. First, I’d like to start by explaining my...
On Tuesday, I woke up at 6AM to get ready for my 2 hour flight to Denver! We arrived somewhat close to boarding time and so we were a little rushed (when there’s a baby involved, transportation gets a little tricky). We made it to...
When I first began a Cuizon Ballet Centre, I was as proud as a peacock. I had strut into that doorway, expecting to conquer these dancers and practically own the place. That is not at all how it happened. Lisa did not even give me...
I am excitedly counting down the days until my departure for Denver. I was at a pool party the other day with some of the girls from my ballet studio, giving them some advice and decided to dedicate this post to them. Here are some...
Grease is opening soon and I’m so excited! It starts on July 28 and this week we move into the theater. Today, we had a cue to cue, where we stand there and help the tech crew get familiar with the songs and blocking. Apparently,...
In 2 days, I’m going to Utah to do a 3 day hike in Paria Canyon! I’m really looking forward to it. My dad and brother(s) go every year and this is my first time! Last year was treacherous because my family went during flood...
A few weeks ago, I went to Bass Lake and had so much fun! It was definitely different from all the other camping trips, but probably one of my favorites. Almost all the girls slept in the same tent. It was crowded, but I didn’t...
On Saturday, I auditioned for Grease the musical. It’s a summer, young adult production. I was very excited to audition. I hadn’t done any theater since I was 12 years old. Coincidentally, the director and choreographer of Grease were the same as the last show...
As a continuation of my last post, I graduated two days ago! My first impressions of a graduation left me assuming that a graduation was just a party with all our family and friends. I was wrong… not totally, wrong, but this was far more...
A lot has happened since my last post. I traveled to Barcelona and I graduated, and today I audition for Grease the Musical!! On May 9th, I finished school. By May 10th, I was on a plane to Barcelona. I went with my cousin, Audrey,...
This year was a crazy audition season. I auditioned for Ballet Met, Colorado Ballet, Ballet Oregon, and Alonzo King LINES. I was accepted into the Summer intensives for Ballet Met, Ballet Oregon, and Colorado Ballet. Keep in mind that I auditioned for the year-round program,...
All that has been on my mind lately is a) auditions this January and b) my baby sister arriving in February. Just the other day, I was sitting in the living room, the fireplace going and it’s just my parents and I in the room....
Everything is going good. I am now going to be auditioning for Lines, Ballet Met, Oregon Ballet, Colorado Ballet, Ballet Austin, Kansas City Ballet, and Ballet Arizona. I’d say right now my first choice is Colorado Ballet. It’s classical, and I think it would be...
Everything has been going up steadily. I’m looking into companies for next year. I’m really excited! So far, the auditions in my calendar are Colorado Ballet and Alonzo King Lines. There are a few others but the dates haven’t come out yet, so we need...
Lately, babysitting has taken over. In May, I’m going to Italy and Barcelona so I’ve been working really hard to save money for it. Unfortunately, I’ve had to compromise dancing hours for money. It’s not only towards my college trip to a new country, but...
This year, I started this school year a junior. Now, I’m a senior. My mom realized that I have all the Highschool credits to graduate. Thus, I will take that opportunity. It’s really exciting because that means my ballet career (or at least a step...
A few weeks ago, ballet at my home studio started up again. I’m really happy to be at home where I’m comfortable. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about my future and what my plan is from here. So far, I have been looking into...
I am so sorry I did not finish off my trip! The hotel did not have wifi so my iPad was not working. So I’m just going to finish the rest of my trip here, a little bit late! Friday was performance day. We rehearsed...
Today was great. We rehearsed on the stage for the first time, my blister is getting smaller, and my ankle was less swollen. The first class today was just a regular technique class. I got new pointe shoes with a box size wider, so it...
The beginning of the end. We can do this. In our first class, the photographer came and afterwards we took a group photo on the stage we will be performing on. It is pretty small, but when that’s all the space you can see, it...
Today signifies the beginning of the last week and the end of the second. This actually went by really quick! If you think about it, I really only have 4 normal days here. Monday-Thursday is normal, but Friday is the performance and Saturday is open...
Boy oh boy! 3 days to cover today, here we go. Okay, so Thursday. I believe that was my day of realization. So my blister was getting much smaller, but hurt just the same as when it was bigger. After thorough examination, I noticed a...
There are always going to be those days that just are really…really rough. But that’s okay, because once you hit rock bottom, you push off as hard as you can and soar to the top. Today was one of those “rock bottom” days. First, before...
Today was the first day of my second ballet week. I thought that today we were going to rehearse in the second class, but Ms. Farrell said she would only go over placement for certain parts and we would rehearse tomorrow. I’m relieved that we...
I did not dance today. I thought that just one day of rest would not be enough, but honestly I feel replenished and ready for tomorrow. Earlier this week, I met these two girls who are also attending the program. I found out they are...
Today was our last day of the week was a success! The first class was fun, but my blisters hurt so badly, I didn’t know what to do. I was so hurt. The night before though, I had put hydrogen peroxide on my blisters but...
Oh my goodness. Time flies. I didn’t realize how behind I was on my blogging. I will summarize days 3 and 4 but give today in full detail. Day 3, classes were great. Of course, they are getting more and more difficult. My blister was...
Currently, I am icing my feet and heating my back. Everything aches and is sore. When I woke up, I felt well-rested and ready for another day of hard work. Then I got to class. Everything felt a little tight, but I didn’t pay too...
First day was a total success. I slept 10 hours last night (still a little jet lagged though), and woke up extremely nervous. We walked to the Kennedy Center, which was only about a 10 minute walk, and arrived at our new studio. There are...
I’m finally in DC, but let me begin from the beginning of my traveling story. Last night, at 10PM, I drove with my family and boyfriend to the LAX airport. The whole way through the process of walking from the parking lot to get my...
Today I leave for Ms. Farrell’s intensive! Technically, I leave at 1AM on Sunday, but I am going to leave for the airport at 10PM tonight. This is my first time flying by myself. I am confident that I will find my way around though....
I am a homeschooler, so I do my own progress reports. Well, I give myself progress reports in dance. I wanted to share with you all on how I am doing with my weekly goals. I was reading a lot of interviews of Suzanne Farrell...
I am a goals person. Setting goals helps me move forward quickly and efficiently. Because goals are important to me, I thought I would share my weekly, monthly, and yearly goals. Weekly Goals: Work on releasing hip flexers Turnout more Work up stamina to be...
Just last night, I saw ABT’s Firebird at the Dorothy Chandler Music Center. Of course, Misty Copeland was Firebird. This performance was not like a regular show, it was for donors. Thus, they only showed Firebird. Also, they started 20 minutes late because they were...
Hello, I’m Reagan. I’m 16 years old. I’m a ballet dancer. I used to use this blog for my adventures in New York City as a 10 year old. I’ve decided to restart this website because as I’m getting older, my adventures in ballet get...
Today, I’m going to be giving some more information on my audition tour this year! There are 10 companies coming to the Grand Audition, and so many other companies I want to audition for. At the Grand Audition, the companies that will be auditioning
This school year, I feel that God has put a desire in me to dance in Europe. It started in August when I started again at Colorado Ballet. I love Europe, but never really had a desire to travel for dance. I mulled it over...
Audition season is here! I’ve been receiving lots of questions about auditions and if I had advice or tips for this upcoming season. I do have a few tips from the past 7 years of auditioning for summer intensives and some companies. Without further a
It’s been so long, but I’m back! One of my New Year’s Resolutions is to post more on my blog, so here I am with blog post ideas bubbling out of me! The first one I thought I’d start with is a “Day in the...
I am obsessed with breakfast. Mostly oatmeal. Oatmeal isn’t paleo, so I am constantly on the search for good paleo versions of oatmeal. This one is baked oatmeal with sweet potatoes and bananas. It’s delicious! The recipe is below, as wel
Before I get started, I want to let you all know that I HAVE MERCHANDISE!! Guess what? You can get it here on this website! I’m so excited about it! I have crewnecks, sports jackets, t-shirts, joggers, backpacks, and tank tops! I’m so exc
I’m finishing up my second week of Colorado Ballet and it’s already so different but I really love it! There are 36 girls and 1 boy this year, last year we had 27 girls and 3 boys! So that’s a different dynamic. There are still...
I’m back with another Q&A! Someone recently asked me a question on Instagram: “Hey, do you have any tips on flexibility and hamstring stretches?” I’ll explain it here, but you can also watch the videos down below! For flex
I recently was asked a question on Instagram about being too old to start dancing ballet. “Hello, I will soon be 14 years old, is it too late to start ballet? Also, are pointe shoes painful?” The answer to your first question is no! You&#
In this blog post, I have a special treat! Ms. Kirsten Evans (@settingthebarre and settingthebarreblog.com), who is a professional ballet dancer with Festival Ballet Providence, agreed to answer a few questions of mine! She is an amazing artist and y