As part of our ‘Inside the Vision’ series, Dean Meg Paul megpaul_dance shares how technical training and artistic development are never separate at Joffrey Midwest and remain foundational to the core training at Joffrey Ballet School. Part 4 - Technique and Artistry. They go hand in hand, grounded in musicality. Meg speaks about refining technique while deepening an understanding of musculature and anatomy, teaching dancers how to work with their bodies with strength and awareness. Whether through port de bras or any movement phrase, she asks dancers to consider where the movement originates, where the breath initiates, and how the eyes and energy of the heart elevate steps into performance. At Joffrey, we do not wait for the stage to cultivate artistry. Presence begins in the studio. Because what we cultivate is not only precision in technique, but presence. Breath, connection, and the ability to move with intention. Join us this summer and train under the guidance of Meg Paul meg...