In this episode of Pushing Over the Box, Cassandra Trenary reflects on her journey from a three-year-old who “fell madly in love” with dance to becoming a principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre and beginning a new chapter with the Vienna State Opera. She shares the pivotal moments that shaped her career, the challenges of rising through the ranks, and how she navigates nerves, injuries, and the demands of professional ballet. Cassandra also opens up about cultivating a life beyond the stage through photography and acting, and her desire to continue building a creative life both inside and outside of dance.
