Ballet, Business, & a BA, oh my!

Throughout my life, I have learned that you can accomplish anything you set your heart and brain to, it just takes courage…

Let me be modest for a second and cover some of the things that I have accomplished

1. Professional, principal ballet dancer

2. Founder of a startup company valued at over 2M

3. Taking online college to get a BA in business

4. Negotiator & Delegate for AGMA Union

5. Founder of a non-profit aimed at helping artists in need

6. Ranked #184 in the world at Magic: The Gathering

7. Play Guitar, Piano, Trombone

It’s a lot, and I’m always busy, but I have found that with the right time-management skills and dedication, you can accomplish anything.  A trick is to look for ways that your different careers or interests synergize.  For example, my school helps with my business.  Many times I take the projects I complete in school and repurpose it for my business.  My dance career also goes hand in hand with my business in the dance industry.  Sometimes, I’ll sit and stretch and play some games to relax, but it’s still working toward my dancing career.

You don’t have to be afraid of taking more on your plate if you know how to delegate and persevere.  I’m always open to new things because I know it’s not actually distracting me from what I’m currently working on, but providing me with valuable learning experiences to continue to excel in every field.

Virginia Trudeau Photography, Courtesy of Nevada Ballet