Today we have 10 Questions With… Hannah Renegar from the USA International Ballet Competition…

1. What is your background in dance?

I graduated from the University of Florida in 2007 with a BFA in Dance Performance. Prior to and during my college career, I studied both classical and contemporary forms of dance and had the opportunity to perform with several pre-professional groups.

2. What are you currently doing in the field?

I am currently working as the Artistic Administrator for the USA International Ballet Competition. My main focus at the moment is preparing for the 2012 Reunion Gala that will take place in July of 2012 in Jackson, MS.

 3. How did you first become involved with USA IBC?

Brooke Wyatt, the Artistic Administrator for the 2006 and 2010 competitions, contacted me about interviewing for the Assistant Artistic Administrator position for the 2010 competition.  I was offered the position and was thrilled to be able to accept it.

4. What was it like to serve as the Assistant Artistic Administrator?

 Serving as the Assistant Artistic Administrator allowed me to experience the administrative side of the arts first hand. I had the opportunity to be involved in the final stages of planning for this event.

I thoroughly enjoyed being involved with competitor and coach communication as dancers from around the world worked through the application process and prepared for their arrival in Jackson.

5. Has it been a big change to work in your new role as the Artistic Administrator? Why or why not?

 While I have only been in the Artistic Administrator role since October of 2011,  I do feel like I have assumed more responsibility and have been more involved in the decision making process as we prepare for the 2012 Gala.  Working as the Assistant Artistic Administrator definitely helped me to prepare for this new role.

6. What are the duties of this position? [Read more…]