Robert Dekkers
Artistic Director
Post:ballet
Berkeley, CA USA
“Those moments of obstacle are the moments that define us and what it is that we really want for our lives.”
Post:ballet
Berkeley, CA USA
“Those moments of obstacle are the moments that define us and what it is that we really want for our lives.”
Artistic Director
I lead the creative direction for a dance company.
Monday through Wednesday, I teach open classes. I teach at a company in the city on Thursday. I take a class myself on Friday. On Saturday I teach the studio company—the top level of our school. Rehearsal is in the afternoon. Then I meet with staff, board members, or collaborators. I teach again in the evening. After class, I respond to emails and do admin work. I spend my nights on creative thinking—listening to music for a work I'm choreographing or watching a movie that connects with my work.
"You should take the safe route, go to college, and get a good stable job instead of risking life as an artist."
Rio Salado College students and alumni