Little Voices

Created for Philadelphia Ballet II as part of Philadelphia Ballet’s studio performance series, Little Voices explored the unseen internal worlds of young dancers as they navigate the transition into professional life. Blending contemporary movement with theatrical storytelling, the work gave physical form to the thoughts constantly running beneath the surface — anxieties, self-doubt, ambition, joy, pressure, and the pursuit of perfection. Moving between moments of vulnerability and exhilaration, the ballet examined not only the demands of becoming a performer, but also the deeply personal reasons individuals continue to dance.

Choreography: Russell Ducker

Music: The American Boychoir, the dancers of Philadelphia Ballet II

Images: Arian Molina Soca

Run Time: 15 minutes

Performed by Philadelphia Ballet II