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The ShamRockk Foundation
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  • About Us
    • About
    • ShamRockk Testimonials
    • Advisory Board
    • ShamRockk Supporters
    • Ways to be involved
    • Backstage Pass - Sign up!
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    • Support | Give | Donate
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Welcome to the ShamRockk Foundation Mentorship Program

What Mentorship Looks Like

At the ShamRockk Foundation, our mission is to stand beside young men in dance as they make the leap from school to the professional stage—a stretch of road that can feel uncertain, lonely, and brutally quiet for male dancers. We exist to offer not just guidance and resources, but a real sense of belonging and connection.


Rather than providing mentoring or wellness services directly, we collaborate with a network of independent mentors, coaching platforms, and health and wellness professionals who share our dancer-centered values. Their work may be covered through ShamRockk scholarships, but they are not employees or agents of the Foundation—they run their own practices and can be contacted independently by dancers and families who wish to work with them beyond a ShamRockk-funded scholarship. 


Through these collaborations, dancers receive more than clean technique notes.  They gain honest professional insight, real-world perspective, and the grounding that comes from knowing there is a team in their corner. We’ve already seen mentees step into world-class intensives, earn company roles and promotions, and receive invitations to elite programs - early glimpses of what becomes possible when the right support shows up at the right time. Just as importantly, we’ve watched them stand a little taller: gaining confidence, a sense of belonging, and the quiet knowing that they no longer have to carry this journey alone.


As this work grows, our focus stays the same: to build a living network of support that fosters resilience, connection, artistic courage, and opportunity. Above all, we are committed to one simple idea: No dancer should have to navigate this journey alone.

Our Mentor Partners

Bryce Lee

Francisco Estevez

Ryan Lenkey

Ballet Mentor

The Male Dance Connection

Ryan Lenkey - The Male Dance Connection

Ryan Lenkey

Francisco Estevez

Ryan Lenkey

Ballet Mentor

The Male Dance Connection

Francisco Estevez

Francisco Estevez

Francisco Estevez

Ballet Mentor

Ballet Private

Morgan Williams

Francisco Estevez

Francisco Estevez

Contemporary Mentor

Water Street Dance

Derek Sakakura - Creative Generations Dance Mentors

Derek Sakakura

Samantha Hope Galler

Derek Sakakura

Ballet Mentor

Creative Generations

Ikolo Griffin - Creative Generations Dance Mentors

Ikolo Griffin

Samantha Hope Galler

Derek Sakakura

Ballet Mentor

Creative Generations

IRhodes Elliott - Creative Generations Dance Mentors

Rhodes Elliott

Samantha Hope Galler

Samantha Hope Galler

Ballet Mentor

Creative Generations

Samantha Hope Galler - Fifth Position Path

Samantha Hope Galler

Samantha Hope Galler

Samantha Hope Galler

Ballet Mentor

First Position Path

Mentorship Partner Programs

The Male Dance Connection

The Male Dance Connection

The Male Dance Connection

The Male Dance Connection

www.TheMaleDanceConnection.com


The Male Dance Connection exists to unite male dancers worldwide, creating a community of engagement, learning, and growth. Like the ShamRockk Foundation, they believe that boys and men in dance face unique challenges that are often overlooked—and it is their mission to meet those needs with resources, mentor

www.TheMaleDanceConnection.com


The Male Dance Connection exists to unite male dancers worldwide, creating a community of engagement, learning, and growth. Like the ShamRockk Foundation, they believe that boys and men in dance face unique challenges that are often overlooked—and it is their mission to meet those needs with resources, mentorship, and collaboration. In fostering safe connections, shared learning, and mutual support, TMDC empowers male dancers to grow personally, artistically, and professionally—strengthening not only the individual but the art form itself.  This includes:


  • Provide information, answer questions, and connect male dancers with resources that support successful dance education.
  • Foster artistic growth and personal development by encouraging safe friendships and cooperation among male dancers.
  • Offer boys-only training opportunities for those who may not otherwise experience an all-male environment.
  • Support dancers of all levels—from recreational to professional—while honoring each unique journey.
  • Build collaboration among artists, educators, and patrons to elevate the dance community as a whole.


The Male Dance Connection is helping build a future where no male dancer feels isolated, and every dancer has the support needed to thrive on stage and beyond.


IG: @TheMaleDanceConnection

director@themaledanceconnection.com

Ballet Private

Ballet Private

The Male Dance Connection

The Male Dance Connection

www.BalletPrivate.com


Ballet Private, co-founded by Francisco Estevez, offers focused, high-level training and coaching for dancers who need more than a regular studio class. 


Services include:

  • strengthening core technique, 
  • preparing for major competitions and auditions, 
  • men’s technique coaching, 
  • thoughtfully structured return-from-injury cl

www.BalletPrivate.com


Ballet Private, co-founded by Francisco Estevez, offers focused, high-level training and coaching for dancers who need more than a regular studio class. 


Services include:

  • strengthening core technique, 
  • preparing for major competitions and auditions, 
  • men’s technique coaching, 
  • thoughtfully structured return-from-injury classes that rebuild confidence as well as strength. 


He also helps dancers develop their artistry and performance quality so they can bring real presence and musicality to the stage.


Born in Quito, Ecuador and raised in the U.S., Francisco trained at the School of American Ballet and danced professionally with New York City  Ballet, Boston Ballet, Barcelona Ballet, and as a Principal Dancer with  Colorado Ballet. 


He is a trusted member of our Advisory Board and worked directly with Remi over the years, bringing both deep professional experience and genuine care for the next generation of male dancers.


IG: @BalletPrivate
balletprivates@gmail.com

Creative Generations

The Male Dance Connection

Creative Generations

www.creativegenerations-dance.com


Creative Generations provides personalized mentorship and whole-person wellness support for aspiring professional dancers. This includes one-on-one sessions with former professional dancers, covering a range of topics including training, audition preparation, career strategy, and navigating the complex wor

www.creativegenerations-dance.com


Creative Generations provides personalized mentorship and whole-person wellness support for aspiring professional dancers. This includes one-on-one sessions with former professional dancers, covering a range of topics including training, audition preparation, career strategy, and navigating the complex world of dance.


Dancers also gain access to a full wellness team of former dancers and licensed experts, including support for injury prevention, dance-specific nutrition, mental wellness, breathwork, and optional biofeedback.


This program is designed to build confidence, clarity, and longevity in a dancer’s career—offering the kind of holistic support elite athletes now consider essential.


ShamRockk is proud to have already sponsored several young men into this program, all of whom are already seeing powerful professional results—from contract offers to stronger audition experiences, improved performance confidence, and a deeper sense of support on and off the stage.


IG: @CGDanceMentors

cgdancementors@gmail.com

First Position Path

The Male Dance Connection

Creative Generations

www.fifthpositionpath.com


FPP aims to redefine ballet through transformative mentorship, fearless artistry, and a commitment to guiding and inspiring the next generation of empowered dancers. FPP’s mission is built on the sole desire to integrate transformative mentorship into the mainstream culture of the dance industry to ignite proactiv

www.fifthpositionpath.com


FPP aims to redefine ballet through transformative mentorship, fearless artistry, and a commitment to guiding and inspiring the next generation of empowered dancers. FPP’s mission is built on the sole desire to integrate transformative mentorship into the mainstream culture of the dance industry to ignite proactiveness, fearlessness, and confidence on your path to success.


Fifth Position Path LLC., was founded in 2025 by Principal dancer Samantha Hope Galler of Miami City Ballet.


FPP offers year-round and on-demand options designed as one-on-one dance mentorship sessions built by a working pro with 25+ years in the field.


  • Ballet Students 
  • New and Seasoned Professionals 
  • Families 
  • Schools 
  • Companies


The platform offers guidance to accompany you and to suit your needs. 


Whether you are transitioning into a new company, looking for honest conversations about where you see yourself in the industry based on trends and job opportunities, or hoping to learn about the industry so that you can navigate it openly and smartly, FPP has an opportunity for you. I look forward to working with you!


www.fifthpositionpath.com

IG @fifthpositionpath

fifthpositionpath@gmail.com

ShamRockk Peer Mentors

Chase Marcot - Richmond Ballet

Chase Marcot

Connor B. James

Isaac Mueller

Ballet 

Dancer | Mentor


Richmond Ballet (US)

Isaac Mueller - Boston Ballet

Isaac Mueller

Connor B. James

Isaac Mueller

Ballet 

Dancer | Mentor


Boston Ballet (US)

Connor James - LUX Conventions

Connor B. James

Connor B. James

Connor B. James

Commercial 

Dancer | Choreographer

Teacher | Mentor


LUX Dance Conventions (US)

LAUNCH Dance (AUS) 

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