Ep. 45- Chris Scruggs

Questions asked in this episode: 

• Why did you decide to focus on ballet? (3:00)

• What did you imagine your career to look like, or what did you want it to turn out as? (5:15)

• What did you send the Boston Ballet when you were trying to get into their company? (5:55)

• What would you say has been your biggest obstacle in your training? (6:50)

• What has been your biggest obstacle in your career? (13:10)

• What has surprised you about the profession? (14:25)

• What are the best things you’ve done for your body? (19:00)

•  Why do you have so many other hobbies? (23:00)

• What are a few things you’ve done to either strengthen of build relationships in the industry? (26:30)

• What are some things that work really well from a mental health standpoint? (31:50)

• How do you transition knowing your career will be shorter than other careers and what does that look like in your world? (39:20)

•   Is there anything you would say to dancers who want to get into the ballet world? (44:00)

• Where can people find you or get in touch with you? (49:35)

Born in Annapolis, Maryland, Chris began dancing at the age of 16, performing with several ballet companies in the Unites States including the Louisville Ballet and the Boston Ballet. Chris joined Alberta Ballet in the 2015-2016 season and quickly embraced the best that the province has to offer, from the metropolitan cycle studio of YYC Cycle to the picturesque Rocky Mountains of Nakiska.