In this episode, Clay speaks with Melody Mennite. Melody is a principal dancer with the Houston Ballet, celebrating 20 years with the company in 2021, and also a dedicated mother.
Melody and Clay discuss the world-class ballet performed in Houston, dedicating a life to ballet at a young age, challenges of being a teenager and professional dancer, becoming a mother, perfectionism, judgement, innate joy of movement, listening to your body’s ‘voice’, mentorship, and lessons for young dancers.
