Sarah Walborn
SARAH WALBORN (Apprentice), of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is in her third season as an apprentice with The Washington Ballet. She began her training at the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet under the direction of Marcia Dale Weary. In 2007, Ms. Walborn was asked to be an apprentice with the San Francisco Ballet. She performed many roles with the company, including George Balanchine’s Diamonds and Helgi Tomasson’s The Nutcracker, Don Quixote, Giselle and The Sleeping Beauty. Since joining The Washington Ballet in 2009 she has originated the role of one of the twins in Septime Webre’s The Great Gatsby and has performed with the company in George Balanchine’s Four Temperaments, Twyla Tharp’s Push Comes to Shove, Christopher Bruce’s Rooster and the staging of Anna-Marie Holmes’ Le Corsaire and Don Quixote.
QUESTION & ANSWER
TWB: How did you spend your summer?
Sarah: I continued to take classes in my hometown of Central Pennsylvania, while I prepared for my big move to Washington, DC. I made sure to spend as much time as possible with my friends and family and every day I became more excited for the new opportunities in my future.
TWB: What is it like to come back to the studio after a summer off? What are some of the challenges you face physically and emotionally on a daily basis?
Sarah: Taking a break from ballet is routinely a complicated concept for me. Physically, when I take a break, my body could not be happier. My muscles, tendons and bones all have a chance to relax, heal and gain strength before we are back in action for the season. When you come back to the studio you feel energized and ready to go. Emotionally though, there is always a part of me that gets antsy and just has to dance.
TWB: What do you find most exciting and/or daunting about starting a new season?
Sarah: I am so excited to work with The Washington Ballet this season. I have never met a more welcoming group of people and this season seems to be filled with great opportunities which I am sure will help me grow.
