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Prop Fails & Negotiating Jun 14, 2023

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Today we talk about Sean's Disney trip, LOTS of emails from you, prop fails, and how to best negotiate a guesting contract. Enjoy!

Height and Hair in Ballet Jun 05, 2023

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On today's episode, we talk everything from height to hair color in ballet. It can be very odd... and very frustrating! Plus more goings-on, our declining excitement in our book club, and more shenanigans! Enjoy!

#BalletLife May 24, 2023

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Today we reminisce about wedding things, chat about Sean's new business venture, jury duty, our book club, and more. Enjoy!

Character Thoughts May 17, 2023

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Welcome to another episode! Today we talk about becoming someone else on stage (and get a little deep about that), editing thoughts, more wicked, the coronation, pool things, and more shenanigans. Enjoy!

*Trigger Warning: early into the episode, we talk about the Anita rape scene in West Side Story. I just want listeners to be aware of that!

NY Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/03/arts/dance/03laro.html

Another Sean Story... Rules are Guidelines May 08, 2023

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Welcome back! Today we have a bunch of fun stories for you from Wicked to touring to audience issues... but the best is Sean's Summer Intensive story at the end! Be ready to laugh!

A Swan Situation May 02, 2023

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WELCOME BACK! Thank you for your patience as we have been figuring out our lives! But we are back with you now on a consist schedule! Today we re-catch up, talk about Sean's current Swan Lake Situation, the Wicked leaks, Phantom closing, Kathryn's gala, and more! Thanks for joining us!

Interviewing the Dean of Juilliard's Dance Division, Alicia Graf Mack Feb 27, 2023

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Today we have a VERY special guest, Alicia Graf Mack. She is the current Dean and head of the Dance Division at the Juilliard School. She is so posed and articulate, so we truly hope you enjoy this episode!

Just Move When the Rest of Them Move... Part 2 with Victoria Watford Feb 02, 2023

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Welcome to the 2nd part of our interview with Ballet Met dancer Victoria Watford. We dig deeper this time but still have some fun!

A Waist Up Show & Hating Pointe Shoes with Victoria Watford, Part 1 Jan 31, 2023

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Today we have the GORGEOUS Victoria Watford of Ballet Met on the podcast! This is such an amazing and fun interview that we had to do 2 parts! So enjoy the tales of show mishaps, casting issues, and fun moments with Tori!

Influencing, Giggling, and Chopping Costumes Jan 23, 2023

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Happy 2023! We are back with an episode of LOTS of stories! Hope you enjoy!

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