Ballet Boundaries: Nicole Perry and Sarah Lozoff on Effective Communication

Intimacy direction in dance. What the heck is it, why is it important and how can these practices be brought into ballet training? Our guests, Nicole Perry and Sarah Lozoff, respected intimacy coordinators who have consulted with RudduR Dance as well as American Ballet Theater, share their expertise on how effective communication between dancers can help to build trust, respect, and improve collaboration. 

Perry and Lozoff explain how setting boundaries and having open conversations can prevent misunderstandings and hurt feelings, ultimately leading to more effective work in the studio. They also discuss real-world examples from their work, offering practical advice for implementing their strategies in various ballet settings, including why these practices need to be adopted by ballet schools.

Learn more about Nicole and Sarah and the work they do:

• Intimacy Direction in Dance
• Nicole Perry
• Sarah Lozoff
• Nicole TikTok and IG: @intimacychorefl
• Sarah IG @sarahlozoff

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