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.

Ballet Mentor
The Male Dance Connection

Ballet Mentor
The Male Dance Connection

Ballet Mentor
Ballet Private

Contemporary Mentor
Water Street Dance

Ballet Mentor
Creative Generations

Ballet Mentor
Creative Generations

Ballet Mentor
Creative Generations

Ballet Mentor
First Position Path

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:
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

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:
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:
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

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

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
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.
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!
IG @fifthpositionpath

Ballet
Dancer | Mentor
Richmond Ballet (US)

Ballet
Dancer | Mentor
Boston Ballet (US)

Commercial
Dancer | Choreographer
Teacher | Mentor
LUX Dance Conventions (US)
LAUNCH Dance (AUS)
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