Each week following an artist's post, reflection questions and research ideas will get posted. These are aimed towards college level courses (senior seminar, composition, dance education, and more), but of course anyone can read the postscript and find thought-provoking questions and activities.

Discuss: Inspiration

With a partner or as a whole class, discuss Laura's artist profile. What was personally inspiring to you? What life skills helped Laura get her opportunities and keep those performance gigs?

Reflect: Final Advice

Read over again Laura's 8 ideas at the end of her post. Take some time and reflect on these. Consider each of these ideas and how it relates to you, your training, and your work ethic.

Research: Diavolo Dance Theater

Spend some time on the Diavolo Dance Theater website, one of the companies Laura worked for. How would you describe the movement? How would you describe the props/sets? Consider the ideas of "athleticism" and "risk" for this company. How do dancers train for this kind of rigorous work?