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YouTube : TwinTalksBallet
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In 2011, Kirsten Kemp and her twin sister, Kelsey, hopped behind the camera to share their experiences navigating the ballet world as two, pre-professional students. Their YouTube Channel, TwinTalksBallet has garnered a reputation for not only being highly informative to other dancers, but has served as a tool to educate an audience that is curious to know more about the life of aspiring ballerinas.
State of Bodhi
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State of Bodhi, Emily Adams yoga-inspired sustainable clothing company that seemlessly bridges the gap between functionality & transparency. While practicing Yoga, Emily befriended a fellow student Marcia, who thought Emily would make a good designer. As the two of them began to sew together, they both realized they wanted to create more than chic, athletic wear. They wanted to create a company founded on compassion.
Dance Training Center / SF
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Meet Juliane, the founder and owner of, Dance Training Center / San Francisco, a school that not only provides top tier professional education, but one that fosters a supportive environment for each student.
Arleo Wear
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Meet Vilia Putrius, the creator & maker behind Arleo Wear. Arleo Wear is a custom knitted dance wear & accessory company that supplies dancers, gymnasts, ice skaters, and yogi’s alike knit warm ups that make one feel as cozy & comfortable as possible.
Picky Stitches
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Meet Ava Chatterson, the self-taught hand embroiderer behind her business, PickyStitches.
K JO Creative
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Meet Karina Johnson, founder of K JO Creative, a fine-art & graphic design studio that meets the needs of the community & beyond.
Vitality Ballet
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Meet Vanessa Woods, who inspires adults ages 50 & older to not only believe, but experience a simple truth, that everyone can dance with her business, Vitality Ballet .
The Swan Dreams Project
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Meet Aesha Ash, an incredible woman who does not allow challenges to bring her to a halt, in fact, she thrives off them.
The Whole Dancer
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Jess Spinner, founder & creator of The Whole Dancer, has established an online supportive community that the dance world in large has lacked for so long.
Morgan Elizabeth Art
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Morgan Wells of Morgan Elizabeth Art , is a choreographer in her own right, creating artwork by way of allowing paint & ink the freedom to dance.
S-Curve Apparel & Design
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With a $50 sewing machine from Craigslist & a self-willed determination to learn via YouTube, S-Curve Apparel & Design founder & creator, Susan Roemer, taught herself to sew in 2011 & hasn't looked back since.
Choreography for Business
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When you first learn about Rachel Cossar, I guarantee you will think to yourself, "What hasn't she done?!" Yet, simultaneously, having learned about her past & what she is diving into right now, I think to myself, "Wow. She is on to something, and this beautiful journey for her has only just begun."
BrynLavinia Designs
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This next #ballerinainbusiness I admire to the moon & back. She was my very first roommate when we both moved to San Francisco as young, teenagers to pursue the next step in our ballet training. Over the years together, she has grew not only to become a dear friend of mine, but a true sister to me.
En Pointe Wines
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Meet Alexandra, founder & creator of En Pointe Wines , a subscription based service bringing hand-selected wines to members in the San Francisco & Marin, California areas. Born & raised in Marin, Alexandra hopped on over the Golden Gate Bridge to train & dance professionally as a ballerina with the San Francisco Ballet…
Luckyleo Dancewear
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Meet Heather Walker & Chelsea Early, the dynamic sister duo behind many dancer's favorite & most trusted line,Luckyleo Dancewear. Based in Denver, Colorado, Luckleo was founded on the belief that dancers deserves dancerwear that is unique & beautifully designed to reflect own individual style & personality.
The Escritoire
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Meet Hannah Foster of The Escritoire. Her website serves as a stylish landing pad to dive into the wide array of her published and informal musings as a freelance writer. Based in New York City, Hannah hones in on her craft, covering all areas relating to arts & culture, in tandem with…
ArtEmotion Summer Intensive
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With summer intensive season swiftly approaching, I couldn't think of a more opportune time to introduce you all to this next #ballerinainbusiness who co-founded & produces a summer intensive program of her very own!