About this episode

Sarah Davison discusses the importance of self-confidence in auditions and planning for career transitions in the performing arts.

Our Spotlight Series continues with Sarah Davison, Director of Casting and Performance at Feld Entertainment and a leader in performer development across large-scale live productions.In this episode, Sarah shares why self-confidence matters in auditions, how artists can show up authentically, and why planning for career transitions is essential. A valuable listen for teachers supporting dancers through auditions and helping them prepare for what comes next. About Sarah Davison Sarah Davison is a dancer, casting leader, and performing arts professional with a career spanning international performance, casting, and artist development. Originally from Toulouse, France, Sarah began her formal dance training at a young age and earned her degree in Dance and Choreography from the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Lyon at just 16. Her performing career includes work with neo-classical and jazz companies in France, as well as original cast roles in major live productions including Céline Dion's A New Day , Le Rêve , and Viva ELVIS . Along the way, she trained and performed across multiple styles including ballet, jazz, modern, hip-hop, ballroom, and physical…

People in this episode

Guest: Sarah Davison

Topics covered

• confidence
• auditions
• career transitions
• performer development
• dance education

Keywords

• self-confidence
• auditions
• performer development
• dance
• career transitions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Feld Entertainment, Conservatoire National Supérieur de Lyon

Books & works: Céline Dion's A New Day, Le Rêve, Viva ELVIS

Places: Toulouse, France

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