In this expansive chat with Joseph Walsh, we follow heart pings & crack codes on drowning out doubts, bullying, the toxicity of grit-competition, and the social stigmas inherent with “coming out” as a *male* dancer. Joseph speaks intentionally on the pivot points of jumping companies, the hard-earned respect of your rank & the power of tribe (corps de ballet) to support & feel supported in what often feels like a thankless climb to the “top”. This Guest Artist chat had us Questioning the “self-care” standard of the performing arts industry, the actual “suppression cost” of embodying present-ness on stage, and our conditioning to grin & bare it as self-elected, “save the day” dancers. Joe’s changing the game as an Artist, becoming & we’re double tapping. ????Follow @josephwalshSFJosephwalshdance.com