Learn how to thrive in an intense, competitive environment
through the insights of one of America’s leading ballerinas!
Ballet may appear dazzling and effortless to audiences at first glance, but in reality it demands tireless dedication. It’s not enough for a dancer to practice 6–8 hours a day before a performance — she must also make it all look easy!
As a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet and a former Broadway star — not to mention a mother and a master’s student — Megan Fairchild knows these challenges all too well.
In her book The Ballerina Mindset, she shares the wisdom she has gained over nearly two decades of her career. Through her personal experiences, she shows how she has dealt with stage fright, negative criticism, and an overcrowded schedule — offering inspiration on how we, too, can navigate similar challenges.
Inspiring, direct, relevant!
The Ballerina Mindset is a perfect “How to?” guide for dancers, athletes, artists, or anyone who struggles to stay grounded in a demanding, high-pressure environment.
About the author:
Megan Fairchild is a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet. At sixteen she moved from Utah to New York to pursue professional ballet training, first receiving an apprenticeship with the company and being promoted to principal dancer just three years later. In 2014 she performed for a year on Broadway, dancing the leading role in the musical On the Town. She is also the host of the Ask Megan advice podcast, a brand ambassador, and a master’s student at the NYU Stern School of Business.
