Well Deserved R&R in Nice, France!
I have a month off to recover from San Francisco Ballet’s tour at the Les Etes...
A Parisian Performance Worth 17 Bows!
It’s my tenth anniversary with San Francisco ballet and I am celebrating at the Etes de...
Greetings From Japan!
My summer vacation has taken me to Tokyo! I have been blessed with many opportunities as...
Shannon Marie Rugani – Back to the Barre!
First week back from a summer break is always a challenge. There is nothing like wearing...
Mimi Tompkins – Hitting the Beach
During the past two weeks of summer, something I have been doing is going to the...
Shannon Marie Rugani – All That Jazz
After my crazy performance season, I needed a break from ballet. But that doesn’t mean that...
Mimi Tompkins – Ballerina Turned Chef
During these past two weeks of summer, I have been doing a bit of cooking. I...
How I Deal With Distance
To become a professional ballet dancer, you have to make a lot of sacrifices. I’ve missed...
Dancing Through Summer Break
This past week was my first week of summer break! I have the whole summer to...
My Unforgettable Summer at The Houston Ballet
My first summer intensive audition was for The Houston Ballet. I was twelve years old and...