Independent dance - and, fine, it's a very good thing that it remains independent - is a much tougher life: all dancers expect that, and accept that there will be periods of not being able to work, provided there are choice moments during the year when they really can work.
“I'm definitely a people person. I love socializing and being around people and having a good conversation.”
“If you have some respect for people as they are, you can be more effective in helping them to become better than they are.”