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Dancer Stories: Daria Breslin on Resilience and the Realities of Ballet

Dancer Stories: Daria Breslin on Resilience and the Realities of Ballet

Update: 2025-10-08
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Dancer Daria Breslin shares her path from early training in Maryland to professional life with City Ballet of San Diego. She talks about the lessons learned at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and Nashville Ballet, the importance of mentorship and community, and the realities of auditions and feedback. Daria's story offers an honest look at what it takes to stay grounded, grow as an artist, and find your place in the ballet world. 

Learn more about Daria on her Instagram: @daria.ballerina18/

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https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future

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