
S4E38 - Ep. 38: Rising through rejections, with Samantha Hope Galler
Published: March 30, 2026
Duration: 38:55
What does it take to rise to the top at one of America's leading ballet companies, after dozens of rejections, a serious injury, and a recession?
Samantha Hope Galler, Principal Dancer at Miami City Ballet, joins host Alissa Hsu Lynch to share the resilience and self-belief that carried her through 30+ auditions and years of setbacks, including a near career-ending injury. She also reflects on founding Fifth Position Path, a mentorship platform for dancers, earning her Master of Science from Northeastern University while performing professionally, and navigating pregnancy as a dancer.
Don't miss this honest conversation...