Beyond the Pointe

The Trailblazing Artist

This week we sat down with Charlene Hannibal, who grew up dancing at the School of OBT. We talk about the beauty of dance as a community—but also the harsh reality of how quickly that belonging can disappear when a director decides you no longer “fit” the look. Charlene shares her experience navigating that loss and how it ultimately led her to create her own dance school—one built on strong training, support, and a commitment to nurturing young dancers as whole people, not just bodies on a stage. Thanks for hanging out with us on Beyond the Pointe. If you loved this episode, share it, tag us, and tell us what you want to hear next @beyond_the_pointe_pod We’re two girls waiting in the wings — and we’re so glad you’re here.

The Identity Artist

The people pleaser.The perfectionist.The “mean girl.” This week, we break down the personalities we developed just to survive intense training, tough coaching and growing up in the 90s—and how those same traits show up in our adult lives. What once helped us succeed… might now be holding us back. If you grew up in a high-pressure environment, this one’s for you. Thanks for hanging out with us on Beyond the Pointe. If you loved this episode, share it, tag us, and tell us what you want to hear next @beyond_the_pointe_pod We’re two girls waiting in the wings — and we’re so glad you’re here.

The Meandering Artist

It’s just us this week, your two gals in the wings. After two weeks of having our best friends on, we’re back to a casual catch-up—just chatting about life, dance, and everything in between. We get into some very real (and slightly embarrassing) stories about falling on stage, and talk honestly about how weird it is trying to figure out what’s next after retirement. No big plan, no perfect answers—just us figuring it out as we go. Thanks for hanging out with us on Beyond the Pointe. If you loved this episode, share it, tag us, and tell us what you want to hear next @beyond_the_pointe_pod We’re two girls waiting in the wings — and we’re so glad you’re here.

The New England Artist

This week we’re joined by Amy’s best friend, Sallie—someone who’s been there since the beginning. From growing up together in New Hampshire to living side by side in New York, their shared history makes this conversation feel like home. Sallie started in ballet, but her path didn’t stay inside the traditional lines. She took that training and carried it into completely different spaces—from hip hop to cheering for the New England Patriots—proving that what we learn in the studio doesn’t just belong on stage. We talk about how discipline, musicality, body awareness, and resilience don’t disappear when you leave ballet—they evolve. They travel with you. And sometimes, they lead you exactly where you didn’t expect to go. A conversation about friendship, reinvention, and all the ways our training shapes the lives we build beyond it. Thanks for hanging out with us on Beyond the Pointe. If you loved this episode, share it, tag us, and tell us what you want to hear next @beyond_the_pointe_pod We’re two girls waiting in the wings — and we’re so glad you’re here.

The Kindred Artist

This week we’re talking with Sarah’s infamous longtime friend Jessica. We get into body image and how early those messages start, and how you learn to read yourself through other people’s eyes. Jessica talks about navigating injuries and losing her mom while still trying to keep going. We also dive into what it felt like being one of the few Black dancers in the room, and what it could look like to open the doors to more, all while growing up with parents who were also professional dancers. It’s about identity, where inclusion still has limits, and the kind of friendships that last through all of it. Thanks for hanging out with us on Beyond the Pointe. If you loved this episode, share it, tag us, and tell us what you want to hear next @beyond_the_pointe_pod We’re two girls waiting in the wings — and we’re so glad you’re here.