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A New Type of Grand Allegro
As I am sitting down to write this, I am quietly feeling relief at how far away my dance life feels - not because I didn’t love my life...

Carolyn Bakich
Aug 3, 20257 min read


A Dancer's Mindset as a Career Advantage
When I retired from a professional ballet career five years ago, I could not have imagined all the ways that the incredible lessons I...

Therese Davis Brown
Jul 17, 20253 min read


You're Invited: Second Act's Summer Soirée
Hello, and thank you for being part of the Second Act community. Whether you're a returning mentor, mentee, or community member— thank...
Second Act
Jul 7, 20252 min read


Encore Fund is Joining Second Act!
Second Act Welcomes The Encore Fund to the Second Act Family We’re excited to share that The Encore Fund, a scholarship program...
Second Act
Jul 1, 20252 min read


Beyond the pointe: Julia Erickson’s journey from ballet to new beginnings
The former Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre principal reflects on a life dedicated to ballet and the hardships faced after retirement.
Paige Shea
Jun 9, 20255 min read
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