Valerie Linsner | Studio Style

Hear from the Ballet 5:8 artists about how they like to express their style in their dance attire and learn about their go-to dance bag items.

Valerie Linsner, Company Artist

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Q: As a professional, you get to let more of your personal style be reflected in your ballet attire—in three words, how would you describe your style?

A: Simple, classic, thrifted.

Q: What's your favorite warm up or leotard that brings you joy?

A: Can I have two? I have a strawberry leotard that was given to me as a surprise from a few friends, and I also have a Winnie the Pooh shirt I sometimes wear at the end of a long week. They both make me smile!

Q: What are the top five things in your dance bag?

  1. Shoes, both flats and pointe shoes

  2. Warm-ups

  3. A ballet skirt or athletic shorts, depending on the rep being rehearsed that day

  4. A fun/restful thing for the occasional break (a book, colored pencils, and matcha latte mix are a few examples)

  5. My laptop and phone for teaching in the evenings 

Q: What is one piece of dance wear or accessory you can't live without?

A: Leg warmers. They have definitely become a staple for me.

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