Conversations on Dance

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (333) Ted Brandsen and Rachel Beaujean, Dutch National Ballet Director and Associate Artistic Director, at Ballet Sun Valley appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(332) Gregory Maqoma, founder of Vuyani Dance Theater, coming to Performing Arts Houston Mar 14, 2023

On today’s episode of ‘Conversations On Dance’, we are joined by Gregory Maqoma, founder of Vuyani Dance Theater. Gregory tells us about how he first came to discover and fall in love with dance in South Africa, his artistic journey from performer to choreographer and creator and his latest work ‘Cion: Requiem Of Ravel’s Bolero’, which is currently on tour and will take the stage at Performing Arts Houston on Friday, April 21st at 7:30PM. Visit performingartshouston.org to purchase tickets. This episode was recorded in December 2022.

_______________________________________________

This episode’s sponsors:

• For our listeners in Hilton Head, and Charleston South Carolina, we hope you will join Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami as they tour to your area on March 22 thru 24th. A bold, cutting edge contemporary ballet company founded in 2016 by former Miami City Ballet Principal Dancers Jennifer Kronenberg and Carlos Guerra, DDTM has established itself with a dazzling repertoire and dynamic world class dancers hailing from various Hispanic, North and South American backgrounds. On March 24th, audiences will be treated to a full evening performance – a mixed bill program that will feature Gerald Arpino’s masterwork, ‘Light Rain,’ a main staple of the Dimensions’ repertoire since the company first brought the full ballet to South Florida in 2017. For tickets, visit artshhi.org.

• A quick update from friend of the pod, Tamisha Guy. Tamisha is thrilled to share with the COD audience, that she is launching Empower Hour, which she talked with us about in Episode 220. Empower Hour is a series of financial wellness workshops tailored towards equipping all artists and arts administrators with the financial prowess to lead a sustainable life beyond their careers. First up is Let’s Talk Taxes with Nayilah Antoine, a free virtual workshop sharing the tools for the participants to advocate for themselves as it pertains to tax literacy. This is a FREE Virtual Workshop on March 26 from 1-2:30PM. Click here to sign up. More information also available on Tamisha’s instagram: @tamishaguy.

LINKS:

Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RwJqWc

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3USVfcp

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (332) Gregory Maqoma, founder of Vuyani Dance Theater, coming to Performing Arts Houston appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(331) Cathy Marston on ‘Summer and Smoke’ at Houston Ballet Mar 06, 2023

On today’s episode of ‘Conversations On Dance’, we have celebrated choreographer Cathy Marston on to discuss her upcoming premiere for Houston Ballet, ‘Summer and Smoke’. Cathy tells us what drew her to Tennesse Williams’ play as source material for a new ballet, her casting process and creating to composer Michael Daugherty’s original score for the work. If you are in the Houston area, you can attend performances of ‘Summer and Smoke’ from March 9 through 19th, with tickets available to purchase on houstonballet.org.

LINKS:

Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RwJqWc

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3USVfcp

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (331) Cathy Marston on ‘Summer and Smoke’ at Houston Ballet appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(330) Ragamala Dance Company in ‘Fires of Varanasi’ with Performing Arts Houston Feb 28, 2023

Today we are thrilled to welcome back to the pod, the ladies of Ragamala Dance Company. Today we talk with company’s founder and co-artistic director, Ranee Ramaswamy, and her daughter, co-artistic director Aparna Ramaswamy. We first had Ranee and Aparna on the podcast about a year ago, with Aparna’s sister, Ashwini, in episode 275. If you haven’t heard that episode yet, we hope you will go back and tune in to hear more about the trio’s origin in dance and about the founding of Ragamala Dance Company.

Ranne and Aparna join us today to talk about ‘Fires of Varanasi,’ the show that they have been touring for the last year. For our listeners in the Houston area, don’t miss Ragamala Dance Company in ‘Fires of Varanasi’ March 10th with Performing Arts Houston. For tickets and more information, visit performingartshouston.org.

This Episode’s Sponsor:

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School is training the next generation of professional dancers by providing ballet and dance education of the highest caliber that prepares students for professional careers in dance. PBT’s school focuses on the dancer as a whole person and nurturing them into creative, confident and well-rounded individuals. Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School’s Intensive Summer Program runs from June 25-July 29th. Auditions for PBT’s pre-professional program will be held March 6th through the 11th. Pre-professional dancers will have the opportunity to work with incoming PBT director Adam McKinney starting this summer. For more information visit pbt.org/pbts/auditions2023.

LINKS:

Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RwJqWc

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3USVfcp

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (330) Ragamala Dance Company in ‘Fires of Varanasi’ with Performing Arts Houston appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(329) Amanda Smith, ballerina with Dance Theatre of Harlem Feb 22, 2023

On today’s episode of ‘Conversations On Dance’ we are joined by Dance Theater Of Harlem ballerina Amanda Smith. Amanda tells us about how her early extracurricular activities led to greater versatility, how her education at SUNY Purchase shaped her career, and the importance of persistence in achieving one’s goals. Visit dancetheaterofharlem.org to see the company’s tour dates to catch Amanda onstage this season at a theater near you.

This Episode’s Sponsors:

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School is training the next generation of professional dancers by providing ballet and dance education of the highest caliber that prepares students for professional careers in dance. PBT’s school focuses on the dancer as a whole person and nurturing them into creative, confident and well-rounded individuals. Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School’s Intensive Summer Program runs from June 25-July 29th. Auditions for PBT’s pre-professional program will be held March 6th through the 11th. Pre-professional dancers will have the opportunity to work with incoming PBT director Adam McKinney starting this summer. For more information visit pbt.org/pbts/auditions2023.

LINKS:

Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RwJqWc

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3USVfcp

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (329) Amanda Smith, ballerina with Dance Theatre of Harlem appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(328) Miami City Ballet’s ‘Rita Finds Home’ with Monica Stephenson and Amy Hall Garner Feb 16, 2023

Today on Conversations On Dance we are thrilled to talk about a special children’s programming co-production between Miami City Ballet and the Joffrey Ballet, ‘Rita Finds Home’. We are joined by the choreographer Amy Hall Garner and Miami City Ballet Director Of Community Engagement Monica Stephenson to talk about how ‘Rita’ relates to children today, why it was important to create something entirely new and how it’s different from other works traditionally geared towards young audiences. Tickets to this performance are free. If you are in the south Florida area, you can reserve tickets to a performance of ‘Rita Finds Home’ near you by going to miamicityballet.org/ritafindshome.

You can support Monica’s Community Engagement work like ‘Rita Finds Home’ and the Ballet Bus program, here.

This Episode’s Sponsor:

• This episode is sponsored by Headliners Dance Championships. The Competition for Dancers by Dancers. Coming to a city near you! Our listeners can register for their 2023 Regionals Tour at reg.headlinersdance.com and use code “CODPFREE” for a free solo entry. All questions regarding our code can be emailed to info@headlinersdance.com. Follow Headliners Dance Championships on Social Media : Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headlinersdance/ | Twitter: https://twitter.com/headlinersdance | Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headlinersdance | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeadlinersDanceChampionships/ | Visit the Official Website to learn more! https://headlinersdance.com/. The Headliners difference… HDC is the first competition to offer FREE Photo + Video Media Packages per event. Offering FREE Competition Live Streaming on https://headlinersdance.com/live. All Entries walk away with Video Critiques by World Class Judging Panels. Offering Trophy or Charity Donation each award ceremony- Over $8000 donated in 2022!

____________________________________________________

LINKS:

Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RwJqWc

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3USVfcp

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (328) Miami City Ballet’s ‘Rita Finds Home’ with Monica Stephenson and Amy Hall Garner appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(327) ‘The Night Falls’ and ‘Copland Dance Episodes’ with Michael and Rebecca Feb 10, 2023

It’s just Michael and Rebecca this week. We start by catch up after Michael’s live events at Works & Process at the Guggenheim and Inside NYCB. Michael tells us about seeing Justin Peck’s newest work at New York City Ballet, ‘Copland Dance Episodes,’ then about his work on ‘The Night Falls’ with Troy Schumacher and BalletCollective. See ‘The Night Falls’ February 9th through 12th at Montclair State University. Tickets for ‘The Night Falls’ can be found at peakperfs.org.

Watch the Works & Process event on their YouTube Channel, or click here: https://youtu.be/FfidIh8pi0o.

This Episode’s Sponsors:

• Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School is training the next generation of professional dancers by providing ballet and dance education of the highest caliber that prepares students for professional careers in dance. PBT’s school focuses on the dancer as a whole person and nurturing them into creative, confident and well-rounded individuals. Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School’s Intensive Summer Program runs from June 25-July 29th. Auditions are held across the country January 7 – Feb 12. Learn more about Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School and their Intensive Summer Program at https://www.pbt.org/pbts/isp2023/.

LINKS:

Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RwJqWc

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3USVfcp

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (327) ‘The Night Falls’ and ‘Copland Dance Episodes’ with Michael and Rebecca appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(326) Kati Hanlon Mayo, Associate Director of Charlotte Ballet Academy Feb 01, 2023

On today’s episode of Conversations On Dance, we are joined by Kati Hanlon Mayo, Associate Director of Charlotte Ballet Academy. We talk to Kati about how she reoriented her career goals as a teenager, working with Patricia McBride on Balanchine classics, her beginnings as a teacher while still having a demanding performing career and how she sets short and long term goals for her students as individuals and entire classes. For more information about Charlotte Ballet Academy’s summer intensive and year round program, visit charlotteballet.org.

LINKS:

Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RwJqWc

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3USVfcp

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (326) Kati Hanlon Mayo, Associate Director of Charlotte Ballet Academy appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(325) LIVE from Works & Process at the Guggenheim: ‘The Night Falls’ Jan 30, 2023

Today’s episode of ‘Conversations On Dance’ is a live podcast from the Guggenheim’s Works & Process series. We explore the creation of a new dance driven music theater production ‘The Night Falls’, which is set to run February 9th through 12th at Montclair State University. ‘The Night Falls’ is a new myth for our fractured era, depicting the metamorphosis of atomized individuals into a true community, with choreography that dramatizes the leap of empathy between bodies and music that channels the polarities of surrender and resistance. In this interview, we are joined by the show’s creative team, choreographer and director Troy Schumacher, composer and co-lyricist Ellis Ludwig-Leone and librettist and co-lyricist Karen Russell. Tickets for ‘The Night Falls’ can be found at peakperfs.org.

We are happy to be able to share a visual companion to this episode. To watch the full interview including the dancing and signing segments, visit Works & Process’ YouTube Channel, or click here: https://youtu.be/FfidIh8pi0o.

This episode was recorded live on January 22, 2023 as a part of Guggenheim’s Works & Process.

‘The Night Falls’: Co-produced by BalletCollective, Inc., and PEAK Performances at Montclair State University. The Night Falls was developed during a 2018 residency for Project Springboard: Developing Dance Musicals with further support provided during a virtual creative residency in 2021. This season was made possible, in part, by the Alexander Kasser Theater Endowment Fund, PEAK Patrons, and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Leadership support for the world premiere production of The Night Falls is provided by Stephen Kroll Reidy, Project Springboard: Developing Dance Musicals with lead support from the Jerome Robbins Foundation and other funder support, and Jonna Mackin. Singer rehearsal space is generously provided by The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and Better Company Records.

This Episode’s Sponsors:

• Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School is training the next generation of professional dancers by providing ballet and dance education of the highest caliber that prepares students for professional careers in dance. PBT’s school focuses on the dancer as a whole person and nurturing them into creative, confident and well-rounded individuals. Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School’s Intensive Summer Program runs from June 25-July 29th. Auditions are held across the country January 7 – Feb 12. Learn more about Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School and their Intensive Summer Program at https://www.pbt.org/pbts/isp2023/.

• Fill your summer with technique, learning and fun at Charlotte Ballet’s Summer Intensive! With classes like classical and contemporary ballet, modern, jazz, West African and musical theater, this well-rounded, 5-week program is complete with reparatory performances and the opportunity to learn new technical skills from renowned resident and guest instructors. Charlotte Ballet’s 2023 Summer Intensive will be held at the Center for Dance from June 26 to July 29, 2023 and you can audition at a city near you! Register for one of Charlotte Ballet’s 11 audition locations or submit a video audition at charlotteballet.org.

LINKS:

Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RwJqWc

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3USVfcp

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (325) LIVE from Works & Process at the Guggenheim: ‘The Night Falls’ appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(324) Mira Nadon, NYCB soloist, on Justin Peck’s new full length work, ‘Copland Dance Episodes’ Jan 19, 2023

On today’s episode of ‘Conversations On Dance’, we are joined by New York City Ballet soloist Mira Nadon. Mira joins us for a special bonus episode discussing her role as the central ballerina in Justin Peck’s upcoming premiere ‘Copland Dance Episodes’. She gives us an inside view of NYCB’s first non-narrative full length premiere since George Balanchine’s ‘Jewels’, discussing the creative process, her character’s emotional arc and what audiences can expect to see at the premiere this January 26th at the David H. Koch theater.

This Episode’s Sponsors:

• The Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy is excited to announce announce their summer programs. Come explore Salt Lake City and all that Ballet West has to offer. We are launching an exciting chapter in 2023 under Academy Director, Evelyn Cisneros-Legate, with the return of our strong summer programs and year-round Professional Training Division. Start your journey to Ballet West Academy today at academy.balletwest.org and use code BWPOD for $5 off your audition fee.

• Works & Process moderated by Michael Sean Breeden: The Night Falls by Karen Russell, Ellis Ludwig-Leone, and Troy Schumacher (January 22, 2023) TICKETS

• Inside NYCB moderated by Michael Sean Breeden, with guest Justin Peck (January 23, 2023) TICKETS

LINKS:

Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RwJqWc

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3USVfcp

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (324) Mira Nadon, NYCB soloist, on Justin Peck’s new full length work, ‘Copland Dance Episodes’ appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(323) Holly Dorger, Principal Ballerina of the Royal Danish Ballet Jan 17, 2023

On today’s episode of Conversations On Dance, we are joined by principal ballerina with the Royal Danish Ballet, Holly Dorger. Holly shares her experience growing up as a highland dancer, accepting a contract with Royal Danish straight out of SAB, the change in style and technique that accompanied her new job and how she continues to grow and adapt in full length roles she revisits. If you are in the Copenhagen area, you can catch Holly’s performance as Odette/Odile in ‘Swan Lake’ this coming March.

This Episode’s Sponsors:

• Fill your summer with technique, learning and fun at Charlotte Ballet’s Summer Intensive! With classes like classical and contemporary ballet, modern, jazz, West African and musical theater, this well-rounded, 5-week program is complete with reparatory performances and the opportunity to learn new technical skills from renowned resident and guest instructors. Charlotte Ballet’s 2023 Summer Intensive will be held at the Center for Dance from June 26 to July 29, 2023 and you can audition at a city near you! Register for one of Charlotte Ballet’s 11 audition locations or submit a video audition at charlotteballet.org.

• This episode is sponsored by Headliners Dance Championships. The Competition for Dancers by Dancers. Coming to a city near you! Our listeners can register for their 2023 Regionals Tour at reg.headlinersdance.com and use code “CODPFREE” for a free solo entry. All questions regarding our code can be emailed to info@headlinersdance.com. Follow Headliners Dance Championships on Social Media : Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headlinersdance/ | Twitter: https://twitter.com/headlinersdance | Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headlinersdance | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeadlinersDanceChampionships/ | Visit the Official Website to learn more! https://headlinersdance.com/. The Headliners difference… HDC is the first competition to offer FREE Photo + Video Media Packages per event. Offering FREE Competition Live Streaming on https://headlinersdance.com/live. All Entries walk away with Video Critiques by World Class Judging Panels. Offering Trophy or Charity Donation each award ceremony- Over $8000 donated in 2022!

• In 2020, Boston Ballet School entered a partnership with Walnut Hill School for the Arts, an independent boarding school and day school for high-school-aged artists, to create a more well-rounded artistic, academic, and residential experience for our pre-professional students. Boston Ballet School’s Professional Division at Walnut Hill offers Boston Ballet School’s world-renowned dance instruction in conjunction with Walnut Hill’s best-in-class college preparatory academic and rich residential program. Students receive an immersive and intensive educational experience on Walnut Hill’s scenic and safe campus in Natick, Massachusetts, a small New England town just outside the cultural hub of Boston. The entire program – from classes, to studio, to stage – is designed for young artists. The joint program is led by Boston Ballet’s Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen, Interim Director of Dance Miranda Weese, and internationally renowned BBS faculty. Together, Walnut Hill School for the Arts and Boston Ballet School oversee student life, academics, admissions, financial aid, scholarships, dance instruction, performances, choreography, music direction, recruitment, and career development. The collaboration truly supports Boston Ballet’s commitment to developing future dance artists in addition to providing students with a first-class academic program and a vibrant residential community. bostonballet.org

LINKS:

Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RwJqWc

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3USVfcp

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (323) Holly Dorger, Principal Ballerina of the Royal Danish Ballet appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(322) Talking all thing Summer Intensives with Kate Penner Jan 11, 2023

Our friend, Kate Penner, returns to the pod this week as our special guest host to talk all things Summer Intensives. We talk about our personal stories with summer training, how to choose the school that’s right for you, why you should cast a wide net, and some tips and tricks for auditioning.

This Episode’s Sponsors:

• Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School is training the next generation of professional dancers by providing ballet and dance education of the highest caliber that prepares students for professional careers in dance. PBT’s school focuses on the dancer as a whole person and nurturing them into creative, confident and well-rounded individuals. Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School’s Intensive Summer Program runs from June 25-July 29th. Auditions are held across the country January 7 – Feb 12, with a virtual audition on January 13. Learn more about Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School and their Intensive Summer Program at https://www.pbt.org/pbts/isp2023/.

• The Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy is excited to announce announce their summer programs. Come explore Salt Lake City and all that Ballet West has to offer. We are launching an exciting chapter in 2023 under Academy Director, Evelyn Cisneros-Legate, with the return of our strong summer programs and year-round Professional Training Division. Start your journey to Ballet West Academy today at acadmey.balletwest.org and use code BWPOD for $5 off your audition fee.

• Works & Process moderated by Michael Sean Breeden: The Night Falls by Karen Russell, Ellis Ludwig-Leone, and Troy Schumacher (January 22, 2023) TICKETS

• Inside NYCB moderated by Michael Sean Breeden, with guest Justin Peck (January 23, 2023) TICKETS

LINKS:

Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RwJqWc

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3USVfcp

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (322) Talking all thing Summer Intensives with Kate Penner appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(321) Robert Garland, incoming Artistic Director of Dance Theatre of Harlem Jan 04, 2023

On today’s episode of ‘Conversations On Dance’, we are joined by choreographer and incoming Artistic Director of Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) Robert Garland. Robert began his dance training in Philadelphia where he first saw DTH perform as a child. He continued his training at Juilliard before joining DTH as a company member. He eventually reached the rank of principal and began work in various leadership roles as a teacher and choreographer. We talk to Robert about having the legendary Arthur Mitchell as a mentor, the wide range of his choreographic inspirations and his appointment in June 2023 to Artistic Director of the company he has long called home. If you are in the Houston area, see Dance Theatre of Harlem with Performing Arts Houston on February 3 & 4. Tickets are available at performingartshouston.org

This Episode’s Sponsors:

• Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School is training the next generation of professional dancers by providing ballet and dance education of the highest caliber that prepares students for professional careers in dance. PBT’s school focuses on the dancer as a whole person and nurturing them into creative, confident and well-rounded individuals. Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School’s Intensive Summer Program runs from June 25-July 29th. Auditions are held across the country January 7 – Feb 12, with a virtual audition on January 13. Learn more about Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School and their Intensive Summer Program at https://www.pbt.org/pbts/isp2023/.

• Visit the Performing Arts Houston website to learn more about the performance and other upcoming shows, including four multidisciplinary world premieres by Houston artists Anthony Brandt, J.E. Hernandez, Vivalda Dula, and Tazeen Zahida. All four new works will be presented in festival format at New/Now: The Houston Artist Commissioning Project on February 24 and 25. Tickets are available at performingartshouston.org

___________________________________________

LINKS:

Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RwJqWc

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3USVfcp

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (321) Robert Garland, incoming Artistic Director of Dance Theatre of Harlem appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(320) Best of 2022 with Michael and Rebecca Dec 20, 2022

It’s just us this week for our annual year-end wrap up. What a year 2022 has been! We list our favorite episodes from this year, our favorite performances we saw, our FOMO list of what we didn’t get to see but wished we had, and we share what we learned this year.

Check out our COD Reading List for some last minute gift ideas for the dance lover in your life: https://conversationsondancepod.com/cod-reading-list/

Support COD: https://conversationsondancepod.com/support/

This episode’s sponsors:

Just in time for holiday gift-giving, DANCIO, the online dance instruction provider, has announced an expansion of its line-up of classes, teachers, and menu of subscriptions. Dancio is run by dancers for dancers, and makes a memorable holiday gift. To gift Dancio, Go to dancio.com and click on subscribe.

The Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy is excited to announce announce their summer programs. Come explore Salt Lake City and all that Ballet West has to offer. We are launching an exciting chapter in 2023 under Academy Director, Evelyn Cisneros-Legate, with the return of our strong summer programs and year-round Professional Training Division. Start your journey to Ballet West Academy today at acadmey.balletwest.org and use code BWPOD for $5 off your audition fee.

_____________________________

LINKS:

Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RwJqWc

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3USVfcp

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (320) Best of 2022 with Michael and Rebecca appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(319) Dance Data Project with Elizabeth Yntema and Junyla Silmon Dec 13, 2022

Today on Conversations on Dance we are delving into the research and advocacy of the Dance Data Project. We are joined by DDP President and Founder, Elizabeth Yntema, and Senior Research Consultant, Junyla Silmon. The pair tell us about DDP and it’s mission, they break down their recent Artistic Director/Executive Director Compensation report, tell us about their First Look report that came out this month, and the research they have planned for the future. Learn more about DDP on their website: dancedataproject.com. We have linked to the recent reports that we discuss in the description of this episode.

DDP Website: https://www.dancedataproject.com

AD/ED Compensation Data Byte: https://www.dancedataproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Artistic-Director_Executive-Director-Compensation-Data-Byte.pdf

First Look report (2022-2023 season): https://www.dancedataproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/First-Look-Report-2022-2023.pdf

_____________________________

LINKS:

Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RwJqWc

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3USVfcp

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (319) Dance Data Project with Elizabeth Yntema and Junyla Silmon appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(318) Jennifer Homans, author and historian, on her new book, ‘Mr. B’ Dec 06, 2022

On today’s episode of ‘Conversations On Dance’ we are joined by author, Jennifer Homans. Jennifer received critical acclaim for her 2011 book ‘Apollo’s Angels’, a historical documentation of ballet from its creation to the present day. She has spent the past ten years working on ‘Mr. B’, a biography of George Balanchine that was published this November. We talk to Jennifer about the research process, her most fascinating finds and what her final takeaways are from spending a decade getting to know the life of George Balanchine. Get your copy of ‘Mr. B’: https://amzn.to/3VRCKEH.

This episode’s sponsor:

Just in time for holiday gift-giving, DANCIO, the online dance instruction provider, has announced an expansion of its line-up of classes, teachers, and menu of subscriptions.

Led by world-renowned teachers, Dancio’s library now includes over 100 classes in a wide range of dance and fitness genres from Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, and West African dance, to yoga and body conditioning. Available in monthly and yearly subscriptions and ala carte individual classes, Dancio offers high-quality instruction at affordable prices from the comfort of your home or studio. Aspiring dancers of all ages can turn to Dancio to improve their technique, develop artistry, or simply participate in the joy of dance. Best of all, Dancio is run by dancers for dancers, and makes a memorable holiday gift. To gift Dancio, Go to dancio.com and click on subscribe.

LINKS:

Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RwJqWc

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3USVfcp

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (318) Jennifer Homans, author and historian, on her new book, ‘Mr. B’ appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(317) Dimitris Papaioannou, director, choreographer, performer, and designer Dec 02, 2022

On today’s episode of ‘Conversations On Dance’, we are joined by choreographer, visual artist and experimental theater director Dimitris Papaioannou. Dimitris’ life as an artist began with a natural gift for visual arts at a very young age before eventually venturing into theater and dance. He founded his own company, Edofos Dance Theatre, leading to critical acclaim and a devoted fanbase. Dimitris talks to us about how his experience in a wide array of arts comes together to form his vision, his early years of creating art with few resources, and the difference between commercial and artistic endeavors as defined through his experience choreographing the opening and closing ceremonies at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. His latest work ‘Transverse Orientation’ has embarked on an ambitious tour that will have its final performances this coming December 9th and 10th at the Memorial Auditorium in Stanford, CA. Tickets can be purchased at live.stanford.edu.

_____________________________

LINKS:

Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RwJqWc

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3USVfcp

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (317) Dimitris Papaioannou, director, choreographer, performer, and designer appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(316) Lauryn Johnson: uncovering gems of New York City Ballet history Nov 29, 2022

You know her as @laurynjohnson20 on Instagram. On today’s episode of ‘Conversations On Dance’, our guest is Lauryn Johnson, a dancer and New York City Ballet usher who has captivated the dance world with her documentation of historic NYCB photography via her social media. We talk to Lauryn about how she fell in love with the company, grew her collection of dance books to nearly 1,000, where she sources her incredible images of the Balanchine era and her brand new merchandise line of ornaments and sweatshirts. To view Lauryn’s curation of classic NYCB images, follow her on instagram at @laurynjohnson20. To purchase from her merchandise line, go to lauryn-johnson.com and use our special listener code ‘COD10’ for 10% off.

This episode’s sponsor:

The Bard College Dance Program, located 90 miles north of New York City in the Hudson Valley and housed in the Frank Gehry designed Fisher Center, sees the pursuit of artistry and intellect as a single endeavor and the study of the body as a cognitive act, demanding both physical practice and exploration of the broader academic contexts in which the art form exists. Through intensive technique and composition courses, onstage performance, and production experience, dance students are prepared to understand and practice the art of choreography and performance. Since 2009, the Bard Dance Program has hosted an in-residence dance company or performing arts organization bringing professional technique and composition to the academic program in the form of teaching, educational licensing projects, master classes, full-Company production residencies, and public performances. Past partnerships have included Bill T Jones Dance Company, Trisha Brown Dance Company, American Dance Festival, and Gibney Dance. For more information please contact Program Director, Tara Lorenzen tlorenzen@bard.edu.

________________________________

LINKS:

Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RwJqWc

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3USVfcp

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (316) Lauryn Johnson: uncovering gems of New York City Ballet history appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(315) Viki Bromberg Psihoyos, Balanchine Trust Repetiteur Nov 21, 2022

This week on ‘Conversations On Dance’ we are joined by Viki Bromberg Psihoyos, former New York City Ballet dancer and repetiteur with the Balanchine Trust. Viki takes us on a journey through her experiences working with Balanchine from her childhood to her professional career, how she became a repetiteur and what it is like working in companies who have never previously danced Balanchine’s work.

This episode’s sponsor:

The BFA Dance program at the Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University prepares students to be at the forefront of dance innovation through performance, choreographic and critical historical and theoretical exploration. Studying dance at Johns Hopkins, one of the world’s premier research institutions, gives students the opportunity to make connections between dance, science, technology, and the humanities. Peabody students take courses in Modern Dance, African Expressions, Ballet, somatic approaches to movement, choreography, and dance as social justice; perform in a pre-professional student dance company, and collaborate with world-renowned guest artists. From the first year, students have the opportunity to choreograph their own pieces. At Peabody, we welcome a broad range of creative voices and prepare student artists for success in the real world. Submit your application by December 1st. Learn more at Peabody.jhu.edu/dancebfa

________________________________

LINKS:

Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RwJqWc

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3USVfcp

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (315) Viki Bromberg Psihoyos, Balanchine Trust Repetiteur appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(314) Mai Lê Hô, founder of LayeRhythm Productions Nov 14, 2022

This week on ‘Conversations On Dance’ we are joined by Mai Lê Hô, the founder of LayeRhythm Productions a NYC-based non-profit dedicated to highlighting freestyle voices in performance art. Mai Lê takes us through her artistic journey of falling in love with house music and dance while growing up in France, the emotional release she discovered in shared dance experiences, her exploration of how musicians and dancers can interact with one another in live performance and how she has built LayeRhythm’s reputation and performance schedule since its founding. Presented by the Guggenheim Works & Process and the 92nd St Y, LayeRhythm will be performing at Gibney Dance Center November 17th (tickets) and the Clark Studio Theater at Lincoln Center on December 15 (tickets), both at 7:30 PM.

This episode’s sponsor:

The BFA Dance program at the Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University prepares students to be at the forefront of dance innovation through performance, choreographic and critical historical and theoretical exploration. Studying dance at Johns Hopkins, one of the world’s premier research institutions, gives students the opportunity to make connections between dance, science, technology, and the humanities. Peabody students take courses in Modern Dance, African Expressions, Ballet, somatic approaches to movement, choreography, and dance as social justice; perform in a pre-professional student dance company, and collaborate with world-renowned guest artists. From the first year, students have the opportunity to choreograph their own pieces. At Peabody, we welcome a broad range of creative voices and prepare student artists for success in the real world. Submit your application by December 1st. Learn more at Peabody.jhu.edu/dancebfa

________________________________

LINKS:

Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RwJqWc

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3USVfcp

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (314) Mai Lê Hô, founder of LayeRhythm Productions appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(313) Choreographer Jodi Melnick, on Art Bath NYC Nov 08, 2022

On today’s episode of ‘Conversations On Dance’ we are joined by choreographer Jodi Melnick. (Listen to our most recent conversation with Jodi in episode 300). Jodi has been featured on the podcast several times to explore the range of her experiences as both choreographer and dancer, but today we focus specifically on how Jodi defines and explores the collaborative process. Jodi’s latest creative output, a work for American Ballet Theatre principal, Devon Teuscher will be featured at Art Bath in New York City on November 12th. Tickets are available at artbathnyc.com.

See Jodi in her collaboration with Maya Lee-Parritz at Weiss Acres, Sunday Dec 11th.

LINKS:

Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RwJqWc

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3USVfcp

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (313) Choreographer Jodi Melnick, on Art Bath NYC appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(312) Michele Byrd-McPhee, founder of Ladies of Hip-Hop Oct 28, 2022

Today we are joined by Michele Byrd-McPhee, founder of Ladies of Hip-Hop. Ladies of Hip-Hop Dance Collective is an all female intergenerational dance collective that creates dance works illuminating the strength, power and diversity of women in Hip-Hop. Michele founded the company in 2004 and continues to lead the organization.

On November 3rd, join Ladies of Hip-Hop for “The Black Dancing Bodies Project” in the Clark Studio Theater in Lincoln Center as part of Works & Process at Lincoln Center. An ongoing performance and documentary effort to represent Black women in street and club dance culture, this session highlights the choreopoem. Led by Michele, new writing, poetry by Ursula Rucker, and music and dance of street, club and African culture come together in this show-and-tell, culminating the Ladies of Hip-Hop’s Works & Process LaunchPAD residency at the Catskill Mountain Foundation. Tickets on sale now at lincolncenter.org.

Photo: Ladies of Hip-Hop. March 29, 2021. Works & Process at the Guggenheim.

LINKS:

Ballet Collective 10th NYC season

Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RwJqWc

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3USVfcp

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (312) Michele Byrd-McPhee, founder of Ladies of Hip-Hop appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(311) Stefanie Batten Bland, Founder of Company SBB, on ‘Embarqued: Stories of Soil’ at BAM Oct 24, 2022

Today we are joined by global artist, Stefanie Batten Bland, founder of Company SBB. Child of a jazz composer/producer father and writer mother, and raised in Soho, Stefanie was clearly destined for a future in the arts. She situates her work at the intersection of dance-theatre, film, and installation, with a focus on the interrogation of contemporary and historical culture. This November 1-5, Stefanie’s ‘Embarqued: Stories of Soil’ takes the stage at BAM. This new dance-theater work is an excavation of self and country, created in textiles, skin tones, labor, land, humor, and moving bodies.

Stefanie talks with us about how she got her start in the arts, founding Company SBB, her creative process, and the impetus for ‘Embarqued.’ Tickets for ‘Embarqued’ are available at https://www.bam.org/embarqued.

More information on Company BB: https://www.companysbb.org.

Transcript excerpt available here.

________________________________

LINKS:

Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RwJqWc

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3USVfcp

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (311) Stefanie Batten Bland, Founder of Company SBB, on ‘Embarqued: Stories of Soil’ at BAM appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(310) Michael & Rebecca: catching up from Copenhagen Oct 13, 2022

It’s just us this week on Conversations on Dance. Michael is in Denmark setting a ballet for choreographer Justin Peck at Royal Danish Ballet, so he fills us in on how it’s going, 3 weeks in. Rebecca fills us in on how everything is going with her new baby.

Links:

Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RwJqWc

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3USVfcp

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (310) Michael & Rebecca: catching up from Copenhagen appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(309) Susan Jaffe, incoming Artistic Director of American Ballet Theatre Oct 03, 2022

On today’s episode, we are joined by former ballerina and incoming artist director of American Ballet Theatre Susan Jaffe. Susan has previously appeared on the podcast in an interview that covered her rapid rise to stardom at ABT, the accompanying self doubts during this success, and how working through those moments affects her present day work as a coach and director. (Listen here: https://conversationsondancepod.com/2020/08/31/susan-jaffe/). Today she talks about her time directing Pittsburgh Ballet Theater through a pandemic and what her plans are for when she takes the helm of American Ballet Theatre later this year.

LINKS:

Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RwJqWc

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3USVfcp

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (309) Susan Jaffe, incoming Artistic Director of American Ballet Theatre appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(308) Yaron Lifschitz, Artistic Director and CEO of ‘Circa,’ coming to Stanford Live Sep 26, 2022

Today we are joined by Yaron Lifschitz, Artistic Director and CEO of ‘Circa.’ Yaron is a graduate of the University of New South Wales, University of Queensland, and National Institute of Dramatic Arts, where he was the youngest director ever accepted into its prestigious graduate director’s course. Since graduating, Yaron has directed over 60 productions including large-scale events, opera, theatre, physical theatre, and circus. His work has been seen in more than 40 countries and across six continents by over 1.5 million people.

Yaron tells us about how he came to the circus, what he looks for in artists, and how he created a new work called ‘Leviathan,’ co-commissioned by Stanford Live. If you are in the San Francisco Bay Area, see ‘Leviathan’ at Stanford Live September 30th and October 1st, 2022. Tickets available at live.stanford.edu.

The post (308) Yaron Lifschitz, Artistic Director and CEO of ‘Circa,’ coming to Stanford Live appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(307) Choreographer, Arthur Pita, on his new World Premiere for Houston Ballet, ‘Good Vibrations’ Sep 19, 2022

On today’s episode of ‘Conversations On Dance’ we are joined by choreographer Arthur Pita. Arthur’s choreography has been featured across a broad spectrum of art forms including opera, ballet, film, and musical theatre, never shying away from artistic risks like tackling Kafka’s ‘Metamorphosis’ or creating to the music of Bjork. Today we talk to Arthur about his surprising early inspirations, finding his own choreographic voice and how his new work for Houston Ballet finally found its way to the stage after navigating its way through the pandemic.

If you are in the Houston area, you can see Arthur’s ‘Good Vibrations’ starting Thursday, September 22nd through October 2nd. You can purchase tickets at houstonballet.org. https://www.houstonballet.org/seasontickets/pdps/2022-2023/good-vibrations/

The post (307) Choreographer, Arthur Pita, on his new World Premiere for Houston Ballet, ‘Good Vibrations’ appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(306) Michael & Rebecca: We’re Back! Sep 13, 2022

It’s just Michael and Rebecca this week. We’re back and catch up on what we have been up to this summer and we dive into some recent news. Subscribe to Conversations on Dance wherever you get your podcasts to notified of our upcoming content featuring dance this fall, all new interviews, and much more!

The post (306) Michael & Rebecca: We’re Back! appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(305) Jovani Furlan, LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival Sep 06, 2022

In his first year at VDF, New York City Ballet soloist Jovani Furlan is set to take Vail audiences by storm. Joining the ‘Conversations On Dance’ podcast, Furlan will discuss his dance upbringing in his native Brazil, the leap to american stages and what dancing at VDF for the first time has been like.

Please note: ‘Conversations On Dance’ co-host, Rebecca King Ferraro, will be on maternity leave this summer. These live events will be hosted by Michael Sean Breeden with special guest hosts throughout the festival.

This episode was recorded on August 9, 2022 with special guest host, Mira Nadon.

Special thanks to the Town of Vail for their support of Conversations on Dance and the Vail Dance Festival. This episode was recorded at the Manor Vail Lodge.

Photo by Christopher Duggan.

The post (305) Jovani Furlan, LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(304) Claudia Schreier and Lauren Lovette, LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival Aug 30, 2022

Acclaimed Choreographer Claudia Schreier returns to the Vail Dance Festival this year with a new work to commissioned music by Conrad Tao. A classic Vail success story, join the ‘Conversations On Dance’ podcast as they talk to Claudia about her origins at VDF as an intern and chart her path to one of the most highly sought after choreographers in the country.

Please note: ‘Conversations On Dance’ co-host, Rebecca King Ferraro, will be on maternity leave this summer. These live events will be hosted by Michael Sean Breeden with special guest hosts throughout the festival.

This episode was recorded on August 7, 2022 with special guest host, Kate Penner.

Special thanks to the Town of Vail for their support of Conversations on Dance and the Vail Dance Festival. This episode was recorded at the Manor Vail Lodge.

Photo by Christopher Duggan.

The post (304) Claudia Schreier and Lauren Lovette, LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(303) Choreographer, Justin Peck, and musician, Johnny Gandelsman, LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival Aug 23, 2022

Join the ‘Conversations On Dance’ podcast in an exploration of two art forms and how they coalesce into a single harmonious ballet. Join musician, Johnny Gandelsman of Brooklyn Rider and Choreographer Justin Peck as they will talk about how the ways in which their art forms intersect and diverge and how the collaborative process informs and elevates their own work.

Please note: ‘Conversations On Dance’ co-host, Rebecca King Ferraro, will be on maternity leave this summer. These live events will be hosted by Michael Sean Breeden with special guest hosts throughout the festival.

This episode was recorded on August 5, 2022.

Special thanks to the Town of Vail for their support of Conversations on Dance and the Vail Dance Festival. This episode was recorded at the Manor Vail Lodge.

_________________________________

Join Brooklyn-based contemporary ballet company, konverjdansfor their performances of “Kwento” on August 26 and 27 at 7:30pm at Triskelion Arts in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Featuring three new works choreographed by each of the artistic directors, Amy Saunder, Jordan Miller and Tiffany Mangulabnan, “Kwento,” also the Tagalog word for ‘story’, tells stories of love, friendship, loss, and reunion through dance, live and original music, costume design, and film projection. Visit www.konverjdans.com for ticket information and more.

The post (303) Choreographer, Justin Peck, and musician, Johnny Gandelsman, LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(302) DanceAspen’s Laurel Winton and Kaya Wolsey, LIVE from Vail Dance Festival Aug 17, 2022

Vail Dance Festival is thrilled to welcome Dance Aspen in its inaugural season. Artistic Director Laurel Winton joins the ‘Conversations On Dance’ podcast in a discussion about Colorado’s newest dance company, and how dancers and director alike will seek to implement the company’s artistic goals and identity.

Please note: ‘Conversations On Dance’ co-host, Rebecca King Ferraro, will be on maternity leave this summer. These live events will be hosted by Michael Sean Breeden with special guest hosts throughout the festival.

This episode was recorded on August 6, 2022.

Special thanks to the Town of Vail for their support of Conversations on Dance and the Vail Dance Festival. This episode was recorded at the Manor Vail Lodge.

The post (302) DanceAspen’s Laurel Winton and Kaya Wolsey, LIVE from Vail Dance Festival appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(301) Lil Buck and KJ Takahashi, LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival Aug 15, 2022

Join the ‘Conversations On Dance’ podcast in a discussion with one of Vail’s most celebrated mainstays, Lil Buck, and one of its newest artists, New York City Ballet dancer KJ Takahashi. Buck and KJ will take us on a tour of their own relationships with ballet and street dance and how these two forms of dance have intersected for each of them in their own artistic identity.

Please note: ‘Conversations On Dance’ co-host, Rebecca King Ferraro, will be on maternity leave this summer. These live events will be hosted by Michael Sean Breeden with special guest hosts throughout the festival.

This episode was recorded on August 8, 2022 with special guest host, Kate Penner.

Special thanks to the Town of Vail for their support of Conversations on Dance and the Vail Dance Festival. This episode was recorded at the Manor Vail Lodge.

The post (301) Lil Buck and KJ Takahashi, LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(300) Jodi Melnick, LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival Aug 10, 2022

Choreographer Jodi Melnick has found international acclaim with her unique approach to the art form, encapsulating seemingly disparate moments of subtlety, nuance, recklessness and drama. The ‘Conversations On Dance’ podcast leads a discussion with Melnick about her artistic identity, creative process and her new work premiering at VDF this year, set to a commissioned score by Andreia Pinto-Correia.

Please note: ‘Conversations On Dance’ co-host, Rebecca King Ferraro, will be on maternity leave this summer. These live events will be hosted by Michael Sean Breeden with special guest hosts throughout the festival.

This episode was recorded on August 4, 2022 with special guest host, Patricia Delgado.

Special thanks to the Town of Vail for their support of Conversations on Dance and the Vail Dance Festival. This episode was recorded at the Manor Vail Lodge.

The post (300) Jodi Melnick, LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(299) Dante Puleio and Nicholas Ruscica of Limón Dance Company, LIVE from Vail Dance Festival Aug 09, 2022

At the vanguard of American modern dance since its inception, Limon Dance Company is celebrating its landmark 75th anniversary this season. Making their VDF debut this summer, come celebrate the incredible dance legacy of this beloved and historic company. Artistic Director Dance Puleio will join the ‘Conversations On Dance’ podcast in a discussion about preserving the company’s incredible heritage while pushing forward into the future with new commissions.

Celebrating its landmark 75th anniversary season, the Limón Dance Company makes its Festival debut this summer.

Please note: ‘Conversations On Dance’ co-host, Rebecca King Ferraro, will be on maternity leave this summer. These live events will be hosted by Michael Sean Breeden with special guest hosts throughout the festival.

This episode was recorded on August 1, 2022 with special guest host, Patricia Delgado.

Special thanks to the Town of Vail for their support of Conversations on Dance and the Vail Dance Festival. This episode was recorded at the Manor Vail Lodge.

Photo by Christopher Duggan

The post (299) Dante Puleio and Nicholas Ruscica of Limón Dance Company, LIVE from Vail Dance Festival appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(298) Pam Tanowitz and Sara Mearns, LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival Aug 07, 2022

Sara Mearns and Pam Tanowitz are two of the most talked about dance artists of their generation, both regarded for their bold, fearless and personal interpretations of their respective art forms. At this years’ festival, Mearns will be premiering in a new work by Bobbi Jene Smith, while Tanowitz will create a new work to the music of Kate Davis. Join these mavericks of the industry for a discussion with the ‘Conversations On Dance’ podcast about these premieres and the collaboration Mearns and Tanowitz most recently worked on together at the New York City Ballet.

Please note: ‘Conversations On Dance’ co-host, Rebecca King Ferraro, will be on maternity leave this summer. These live events will be hosted by Michael Sean Breeden with special guest hosts throughout the festival.

This episode was recorded on August 3, 2022.

Special thanks to the Town of Vail for their support of Conversations on Dance and the Vail Dance Festival. This episode was recorded at the Manor Vail Lodge.

The post (298) Pam Tanowitz and Sara Mearns, LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(297) Justin Peck, LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival Aug 05, 2022

Few choreographers have impacted the dance world in the past decade the way Justin Peck has. He burst onto the scene ten years ago with major commissions for New York City Ballet, eventually becoming the company’s Resident Choreographer. This was followed by his Tony Award-winning Broadway debut choreographing Carousel, and his cinematic debut for Steven Spielberg’s award-winning film remake of West Side Story. Peck joins the ‘Conversations On Dance’ podcast to talk about his world premiere at VDF this year, where he will collaborate with bluegrass artist Chris Thile (Punch Brothers, National Public Radio), as well as the Vail premiere of his most recent New York City Ballet work, Partita.

Please note: ‘Conversations On Dance’ co-host, Rebecca King Ferraro, will be on maternity leave this summer. These live events will be hosted by Michael Sean Breeden with special guest hosts throughout the festival.

This episode was recorded on July 30, 2022.

Special thanks to the Town of Vail for their support of Conversations on Dance and the Vail Dance Festival. This episode was recorded at the Manor Vail Lodge.

Photo by Christopher Duggan

The post (297) Justin Peck, LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(296) Patricia Delgado On Her Return to The Stage at Vail Dance Festival Jul 07, 2022

Today we are joined by our friend and former colleague at Miami City Ballet, Patricia Delgado. While we have had Patricia on the podcast many times in the past, it has been a few years since we have had her back. We catch up with her on her work she did as a part of the West Side Story movie, working closely with her husband, Justin Peck. She talks about her experience as a producer on both Broadway and as a part of #QueertheBallet with friend of the pod, Adriana Pierce.

This summer, Patricia will be back at the Vail Dance Festival and making her return to the stage for the first time in years and after the birth of her daughter, Lucia. She will also be stepping in as a Conversations on Dance guest host with Michael for some live events from Vail.

This is our last episode before the Vail Dance Festival. Our Festival Forum events will be published on the COD feed, so be sure to subscribe to Conversations on Dance wherever you get your podcasts so that you will automatically be notified when these episodes go live. For tickets to the performances and Festival Forum events, visit, validance.org.

Conversations on Dance at the Vail Dance Festival July 30 – August 9: https://vaildance.org/conversations-on-dance. Tickets on sale now.

____________________________

LINKS:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

Photo: Niko Tavernise / 20th Century Studios

The post (296) Patricia Delgado On Her Return to The Stage at Vail Dance Festival appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(295) Ephrat Asherie, Artistic Director of Ephrat Asherie Dance, coming to the Vail Dance Festival Jun 27, 2022

On today’s episode of ‘Conversations On Dance’, we are joined by Ephrat Asherie, Bessie Award winning b-girl and choreographer. We caught up with Ephrat on her artistic output since her first appearance on the podcast in January 2021, including her work for Guggenheim Works & Process, collaborating with the elders of the underground dance scene, and touring her work ‘Odeon’. Ephrat is returning to the Vail Dance Festival this year where ‘Odeon’ and a new choreographic work will be performed. Catch Ephrat Asherie Dance at the festival on July 31st. Tickets available at vaildance.org.

SPONSORS:

Conversations on Dance at the Vail Dance Festival July 30 – August 9: https://vaildance.org/conversations-on-dance. Tickets on sale now.

Ali Phillips Embodied Leadership Coach – aliphillips.org. For Conversations on Dance listeners only- mention that you heard about Ali through the podcast, and if you sign up in the month of June you’ll receive 20% off her new 10 week coaching program.

____________________________

LINKS:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (295) Ephrat Asherie, Artistic Director of Ephrat Asherie Dance, coming to the Vail Dance Festival appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(294) Mira Nadon, Soloist with New York City Ballet Jun 23, 2022

Today we are joined by New York City Ballet soloist Mira Nadon. Mira last joined us on the podcast in April 2020, episode 180, where we talked about her training, early career and the early days of the pandemic. For her second appearance, we catch up with Mira about navigating the year and a half without performances at NYCB, her promotion to soloist and the numerous debuts she’s conquered in the first half of 2022.

SPONSORS:

Conversations on Dance at the Vail Dance Festival July 30 – August 9: https://vaildance.org/conversations-on-dance. Tickets on sale now.

Special thanks to the Town of Vail for their support of the Vail Dance Festival and this episode of Conversations on Dance.

____________________________

LINKS:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (294) Mira Nadon, Soloist with New York City Ballet appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(293) Ingrid Silva, Dance Theatre of Harlem Ballerina Jun 21, 2022

On today’s episode of ‘Conversations On Dance’ we are joined by Dance Theatre Of Harlem ballerina, Ingrid Silva. Ingrid has been breaking barriers and gaining industry wide attention since she first joined Dance Theatre Of Harlem for the company’s revival in 2013. We talk about her leap of faith in leaving her home country of Brazil, the impact that Arthur Mitchell had on her early career, and her experience being a new mother while keeping up with DTH’s demanding touring and performing schedule.

This episode was recorded as a part of Dance Theatre of Harlem’s “Sunday Matinee” virtual series. An abbreviated version of this interview appeared in this virtual performance, accompanied by beautiful photos and video clips. To watch that portion of this interview, plus the programming we discuss in this episode, click here: https://youtu.be/fObNVpRJfkk.

SPONSORS:

Conversations on Dance at the Vail Dance Festival July 30 – August 9: https://vaildance.org/conversations-on-dance. Tickets on sale now.

Ali Phillips Embodied Leadership Coach – aliphillips.org. For Conversations on Dance listeners only- mention that you heard about Ali through the podcast, and if you sign up in the month of June you’ll receive 20% off her new 10 week coaching program.

____________________________

LINKS:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (293) Ingrid Silva, Dance Theatre of Harlem Ballerina appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(292) Vail Dance Festival 2022 Preview with Artistic Director, Damian Woetzel Jun 16, 2022

Today we are joined by Vail Dance Festival’s Artistic Director, Damian Woetzel. While we have had Damian on the podcast many times, we ask him about his earliest memories in Vail as a dancer, we talk about some of his memories from over the years, and what to expect from this year’s festival coming to the stage July 29 – August 9. Audiences are in for another great year of new works, classics, new artists, familiar faces, and new collaborations.

For more information on performances, programming, and festival artists, visit the Vail Dance Festival website. Tickets are on sale now at validance.org, or click the link in the description of this episode.

SPONSORS:

Conversations on Dance at the Vail Dance Festival July 30 – August 9: https://vaildance.org/conversations-on-dance. Tickets on sale now.

Special thanks to the Town of Vail for their support of the Vail Dance Festival and this episode of Conversations on Dance.

____________________________

LINKS:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (292) Vail Dance Festival 2022 Preview with Artistic Director, Damian Woetzel appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(291) Mikko Nissinen, on Boston Ballet’s Tour to Ballet Sun Valley Jun 13, 2022

This week, we are joined by Mikko Nissinen, Artistic Director of Boston Ballet. We first spoke with Mikko about his career and his 20 plus years at the helm of Boston Ballet in episode 183 from May 2020. Today we catch up with Mikko to hear about how Boston Ballet weathered the pandemic, how the company reacted to COVID and the Black Lives Matter movement, and their recent ChoreograpHER program.

Boston Ballet will be on tour for the first time since the pandemic hit this month at Ballet Sun Valley. Ballet Sun Valley’s Festival 2022 will feature Boston Ballet in two distinct programs. Mikko takes us through the programming for these performances and how he curated these evenings of dance that is sure to delight audiences. Catch Boston Ballet’s debut at Ballet Sun Valley June 24th and 25th, 2022 at 7pm in the Sun Valley Pavilion. Tickets are available at balletsunvalley.org or click the link in the description of this episode.

SPONSORS:

Conversations on Dance at the Vail Dance Festival July 30 – August 9: https://vaildance.org/conversations-on-dance. Tickets on sale now.

____________________________

LINKS:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (291) Mikko Nissinen, on Boston Ballet’s Tour to Ballet Sun Valley appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(290) Diana Byer, Founding Artistic Director of New York Theatre Ballet Jun 06, 2022

Today on ‘Conversations On Dance’ we are joined by Diana Byer, founder and artistic director of New York Theatre Ballet. Diana has been at the helm of NYTB for over 4 decades, guiding the company to critical acclaim and providing a home for many nearly-lost works of master choreographers like Antony Tudor, Agnes DeMille and Frederick Ashton. We talk to Diana about the serendipitous nature of her career, her training and its impact on her own teaching methods and how preserving forgotten and infrequently performed works of genius choreographers became such an important part of NYTB’s artistic identity.

Vulcan Productions and Beaufort 9 Films, in association with JustFilms | Ford Foundation and Catapult Film Fund, are pleased to present the World Premiere of LIFT at the 2022 Tribeca Festival, starting June 12, 2022. Directed by Oscar®-nominated filmmaker David Petersen and counting Sam Pollard as one of its executive producers and Misty Copeland as its principal advisor, LIFT shines a spotlight on the invisible story of homelessness in America through the eyes of a group of young home-insecure ballet dancers in New York City and the mentor who inspires them. The film will be featured in the festival’s Viewpoints section.

SPONSORS:

Conversations on Dance at the Vail Dance Festival July 30 – August 9: https://vaildance.org/conversations-on-dance. Tickets on sale now.

The tenth annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival: tickets are on sale now at laketahoedancefestival.org.

________________________________

LINKS:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (290) Diana Byer, Founding Artistic Director of New York Theatre Ballet appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(289) Curating Dance Programming at Performing Arts Houston, with Meg Booth and Claire Williamson Jun 02, 2022

Today on ‘Conversations On Dance’ we are joined by Meg Booth and Claire Williamson, who offer us an inside look behind the scenes of what it takes to keep a major performing arts organization running successfully beyond the stage. Meg has been the CEO at Performing Arts Houston since 2018, while Claire joined as Director of Education and Community Engagement in early 2020. They take us through the ways they put together programming years in advance, engage with local artists and how they executed a decision as difficult as changing the name of a decades old institution.

Performing Arts Houston is now accepting applications for its Houston Artist Commissioning Project through June 12th. 3-4 working performing artists or groups within the Greater Houston Metro Area will be awarded commissions to create a new 20-25 minute work to premiere in Festival Format on the Cullen Theater stage at the Wortham Center in Spring 2023. For more information, visit performingartshouston.org.

SPONSORS:

Conversations on Dance at the Vail Dance Festival July 30 – August 9: https://vaildance.org/conversations-on-dance. Tickets go on sale May 20th.

The tenth annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival: tickets are on sale now at laketahoedancefestival.org.

________________________________

LINKS:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (289) Curating Dance Programming at Performing Arts Houston, with Meg Booth and Claire Williamson appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(288) Choreographer, Connor Walsh, and Composer, Quinn Mason, on Their New Collaboration For Houston Ballet May 31, 2022

Today on ‘Conversations On Dance’, we are joined by Houston Ballet principal dancer and choreographer Connor Walsh and composer and conductor Quinn Mason. Connor has joined us on the podcast previously to talk about his performing career, but sits down with us for the first time to discuss choreographing for the company. Quinn’s work as a composer quickly gained notice, resulting in a premiere creation for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra at the age of 21. Connor and Quinn take us through the journey of Connor’s new ballet set to Quinn’s existing work ‘A Joyous Trilogy’, including their early discussions about the ballet’s concepts, how the ballet has grown since its inception and the decision to have Quinn conduct several performances. ‘A Joyous Trilogy’ premieres on June 2nd at The Wortham Theater Center, with performances running through June 12th. Tickets can be purchased at houstonballet.org

Listen to “Running” from A Joyous Trilogy by Quinn Mason // U-M Symphony Orchestra // Kenneth Kiesler, cond. youtube.com/watch?v=gOC9PVpnvkg

SPONSORS:

Conversations on Dance at the Vail Dance Festival July 30 – August 9: https://vaildance.org/conversations-on-dance. Tickets go on sale May 20th.

MENAJI Skin Care: www.menskincare.com. Use code COD30 to receive 30% savings on all individual products.

The tenth annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival: tickets are on sale now at laketahoedancefestival.org.

________________________________

LINKS:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (288) Choreographer, Connor Walsh, and Composer, Quinn Mason, on Their New Collaboration For Houston Ballet appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(287) Composers & Choreographers with Ming Luke, Principal Guest Conductor for the San Francisco Ballet May 23, 2022

Today we are happy to welcome back Principal Guest Conductor for the San Francisco Ballet, Ming Luke. We had a fascinating conversation with Ming back in September 2020 in episode 203, where we dive into his background and career as a conductor. Ming has a wealth of knowledge in music and dance history, as he has a background in dance himself, and has conducted for ballet all around the world. In light of the 50th anniversary of the Stravinsky Festival, we have Ming on to talk about the relationship between composers and choreographers, dating back to Tchaikovsky and Petipa, through to present day collaborations.

SPONSORS:

Conversations on Dance at the Vail Dance Festival July 30 – August 9: https://vaildance.org/conversations-on-dance. Tickets go on sale May 20th.

MENAJI Skin Care: www.menskincare.com. Use code COD30 to receive 30% savings on all individual products.

The tenth annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival: tickets are on sale now at laketahoedancefestival.org.

________________________________

LINKS:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (287) Composers & Choreographers with Ming Luke, Principal Guest Conductor for the San Francisco Ballet appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(286) BONUS: Michael and Rebecca spring dance roundup May 19, 2022

It’s just Michael and Rebecca in this bonus episode, where we chat about the great dance performances we have seen over the past few months, including Royal Danish Ballet, Miami City Ballet, New York City Ballet, Ragamala, Karole Armitage’s Armitage Gone Dance!, and more!

Support COD: conversationsondancepod.com/support

SPONSORS:

Conversations on Dance at the Vail Dance Festival July 30 – August 9: https://vaildance.org/conversations-on-dance. Tickets go on sale May 20th.

MENAJI Skin Care: www.menskincare.com. Use code COD30 to receive 30% savings on all individual products.

________________________________

LINKS:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (286) BONUS: Michael and Rebecca spring dance roundup appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(285) Choreographer Trey McIntyre on his new World Premiere for Houston Ballet May 16, 2022

Today on Conversations On Dance, we are joined by choreographer Trey McIntyre. Trey first made his mark as a choreographer in the role of choreographic apprentice at Houston Ballet, a position created for him by then-director Ben Stevenson. He has since created dozens of works on internationally renowned companies, as well as founded his own company ‘The Trey McIntyre Project’ and received critical and public attention for his work as a photographer. We talk to Trey about his early years at Houston Ballet, what it’s been like to return to choreograph for the company throughout the years, and his new work ‘Pretty Things’, set to the music of David Bowie will be performed in Houston from May 20th to the 29th. Get your tickets at houstonballet.org.

SPONSORS:

Conversations on Dance at the Vail Dance Festival July 30 – August 9: https://vaildance.org/conversations-on-dance. Tickets go on sale May 20th.

MENAJI Skin Care: www.menskincare.com. Use code COD30 to receive 30% savings on all individual products.

________________________________

LINKS:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (285) Choreographer Trey McIntyre on his new World Premiere for Houston Ballet appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(284) Chun Wai Chan, New York City Ballet Soloist May 09, 2022

Today on Conversations On Dance, we are joined by New York City Ballet soloist Chun Wai Chan. Chun began his ballet training in his native China, before breaking out onto the international stage through the competition scene. A finalist spot in the Prix de Lausanne sparked the interest of Houston Ballet, where he joined in the second company and quickly rose through the ranks. We talk to Chun about his early training days in China, choosing Houston Ballet over a multitude of other offers, and what it took for him to make the daring decision to drastically alter his artistic existence by joining the New York City Ballet as a soloist.

SPONSORS:

MENAJI Skin Care: www.menskincare.com. Use code COD30 to receive 30% savings on all individual products.

________________________________

LINKS:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (284) Chun Wai Chan, New York City Ballet Soloist appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(283) ‘The Missing Element,’ commissioned by Works & Process at the Guggenheim May 02, 2022

Today we talk with Chris Celiz, a world champion beatboxer, and b-boy Anthony Vito Rodriguez, creative directors behind the awe-inspiring new work, ‘The Missing Element.’ Created at the peak of the pandemic in two Works & Process bubble residencies, The Missing Element is an immersive experience exploring the universal elements of earth, wind, fire, water, and space. During the performance, street dancers and beatboxers utilize their abilities to embark on an adventure of sound and dance. All music and sound featured is 100% human-generated.

Today we talk with Chris and Anthony about their backgrounds in their respective art forms, how they first started working together, the impetus behind ‘The Missing Element,’ and the creative process. Catch the culmination of this work May 15th and 16th at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City. Tickets available online only at guggenheim.org.

SPONSORS:

MENAJI Skin Care: www.menskincare.com. Use code COD30 to receive 30% savings on all individual products.

________________________________

LINKS:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (283) ‘The Missing Element,’ commissioned by Works & Process at the Guggenheim appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(282) Michael & Rebecca on our 2022 listener survey Apr 26, 2022

It’s just Michael and Rebecca this week as we come together for a catch up, plus we go through responses to our 2022 listener survey. Thank you to everyone who participated! Your feedback was very valuable and will help us plan our content moving forward. This past weekend we were together in Miami to see Miami City Ballet in ‘Jewels,’ which we will be discussing in an upcoming episode of COD.

Be sure to subscribe to COD wherever you get your podcasts. Information on the 2022 Vail Dance Festival is now available on their website. Information coming soon regarding COD events: vaildance.org/conversations-on-dance.

SPONSORS:

Dance Teacher Web Conference and Expo, August 4-7, 2022 in Las Vegas. Use code COD50 at checkout for $50 off your conference registration at http://danceteachersummerexpo.com/.

MENAJI Skin Care: www.menskincare.com. Use code COD30 to receive 30% savings on all individual products.

________________________________

LINKS:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (282) Michael & Rebecca on our 2022 listener survey appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(281) Cathy Marston, Choreographer and incoming Artistic Director of Ballett Zürich Apr 18, 2022

Today we are joined by choreographer Cathy Marston. Cathy began choreographing while still at the Royal Ballet School, ultimately leaving life as a professional dancer to pursue choreography full time. She has carved out a unique identity for herself as a choreographer who dives head first into creating full length narrative works based on beloved literary classics and other preexisting source material. We talk to Cathy about her creative process in adapting text to steps, her upcoming premiere of ‘Of Mice and Men’ at the Joffrey and her plans for Ballet Zurich, where she will take over as artistic director in the coming year.

See ‘Of Mice and Men’ at the Joffrey Ballet April 27 – May 8, 2022 at Joffrey Ballet. Tickets and more information on their website: joffrey.org.

SPONSORS:

Dance Teacher Web Conference and Expo, August 4-7, 2022 in Las Vegas. Use code COD50 at checkout for $50 off your conference registration at http://danceteachersummerexpo.com/.

MENAJI Skin Care: www.menskincare.com. Use code COD30 to receive 30% savings on all individual products.

________________________________

LINKS:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (281) Cathy Marston, Choreographer and incoming Artistic Director of Ballett Zürich appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(280) Cynthia Harvey, former Principal with American Ballet Theatre & the Royal Ballet Apr 11, 2022

On today’s episode of ‘Conversations On Dance’ we are joined by legendary ballerina Cynthia Harvey. Cynthia began her training in California before holding the rank of principal dancer with both American Ballet Theatre and the Royal Ballet, a first for an American dancer. We talk with Cynthia about her early years of training, how she dealt with being cast routinely in major roles with less than 24 hours, combating stage fright, and finding her path once she retired from the stage. We also talk to Cynthia about her time directing the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School, American Ballet Theater’s training program, an institution she has led since 2016 and will be stepping down from to spend more time with her family.

SPONSORS:

Dance Teacher Web Conference and Expo, August 4-7, 2022 in Las Vegas. Use code COD50 at checkout for $50 off your conference registration at http://danceteachersummerexpo.com/.

MENAJI Skin Care: www.menskincare.com. Use code COD30 to receive 30% savings on all individual products.

________________________________

LINKS:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (280) Cynthia Harvey, former Principal with American Ballet Theatre & the Royal Ballet appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(279) Jean-Pierre Frohlich, New York City Ballet Repertory Director Apr 04, 2022

On today’s episode of ‘Conversations On Dance’ we are joined by New York City Ballet repertory director and former principal dancer Jean-Pierre Frohlich. JP, as he is referred to by friends and colleagues, began his training at the School Of American Ballet and quickly caught the eye of George Balanchine. Once accepted into the New York City Ballet, he soon began dancing coveted soloist and principal roles. When Jerome Robbins returned to the company, after spending over a decade on Broadway, he also began to push JP into featured roles. Following his retirement from the stage, JP began to stage the works of Jerome Robbins all over the world and has been an integral figure in maintaining the integrity of the Robbins repertoire at home at New York City Ballet as a repertory director. We talk to JP about his early interactions with Balanchine, performing iconic roles of the works of two living geniuses, and how he came to stage ballets for Robbins.

Dance Teacher Web Conference and Expo, August 4-7, 2022 in Las Vegas. Use code COD50 at checkout for $50 off your conference registration at http://danceteachersummerexpo.com/.

‘I Heart Dance Stands With Ukraine’ April 9, 2022 at Florence Gould Hall in New York City: iheartdancenyc.com.

Take our listener survey: https://conversationsondancepod.com/listener-survey

________________________________

LINKS:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (279) Jean-Pierre Frohlich, New York City Ballet Repertory Director appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(278) Caleb Teicher, New York based dancer and choreographer Mar 28, 2022

Today on Conversations On Dance we are joined by New York based choreographer and dancer Caleb Teicher. Caleb began their career as a founding member of Michelle Dorance’s critically acclaimed company Dorrance Dance, quick achieving personal critical acclaim as well when they received a Bessie Award at age 17. In 2015, Caleb shifted their creative focus towards Caleb Teicher & Company, a creative home for incubating new concert dance works from Teicher’s unique perspective.

We talk to Caleb about their unique early training, how musicality and broad range of musical styles play an integral role in their creative output, and their upcoming performances of ‘SW!NG OUT, directed by Caleb Teicher.’ If you are located in the Houston area, see SW!NG OUT on April 9, 2022 at 7:30 at Society for the Performing Arts. Ticket and performance information available at spahouston.org.

Take our listener survey: https://conversationsondancepod.com/listener-survey

________________________________

LINKS:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (278) Caleb Teicher, New York based dancer and choreographer appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(277) The dance world’s reaction to the Russian-Ukraine war with Alastair Macaulay Mar 23, 2022

Today we are joined again by listener favorite, Alastair Macaulay, former Chief Dance Critic for the New York Times. We asked Alastair to join us as he has been diligently chronicling the dance world’s reaction to the Russian-Ukraine war since it started last month. We talk with Alastair about what he has been seeing from both Russian and Ukrainian dancers, what leaders within the dance world are doing to help, and how this conflict could change dance moving forward. Please note: this episode was recorded on March 18, 2022.

You can follow Alastair’s posts surrounding this topic on Instagram at @alastair.macaulay.

Take our listener survey between now and April 1, 2022: https://conversationsondancepod.com/listener-survey

_________________________

LINKS:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (277) The dance world’s reaction to the Russian-Ukraine war with Alastair Macaulay appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(276) Michelle Manzanales, Director of Ballet Hispánico’s School of Dance Mar 21, 2022

Today on Conversations On Dance we are joined by Michelle Manzanales, director of Ballet Hispánico’s School Of Dance. Michelle’s formative years as a dancer were spent training at the University of Houston, ultimately springboarding her to a career as a dancer at Luna Negra Dance Theater under the direction of Eduardo Vilaro, now director of Ballet Hispanico. She later became Artistic Associate and Rehearsal Director at Ballet Hispanico before transitioning to her present role as school director. She is also a prolific choreographer, with upcoming premieres for esteemed companies like Paul Taylor Dance Company and Oregon Ballet Theatre. We talk to Michelle about the importance of BIPOC visibility in dance and art, connecting to your cultural roots via ballet and how she brings her varied influences to her work as a teacher and choreographer.

Learn more about Ballet Hispánico’s School Of Dance programs on their website: https://www.ballethispanico.org/school.

Take our listener survey between now and April 1, 2022: https://conversationsondancepod.com/listener-survey

_________________________

LINKS:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (276) Michelle Manzanales, Director of Ballet Hispánico’s School of Dance appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(275) Ragamala Dance Company Mar 14, 2022

Today we hear about the Ragamala Dance Company. We are joined by the company’s founder and co-artistic director, Ranee Ramaswamy, and her two daughters: co-artistic director Aparna Ramaswamy and Choreographic Associate Ashwini Ramaswamy. This mother-daughter run company was founded in 1992 and is rooted in the South Indian dance form of Bharatanatyam. Through multi-disciplinary dance works for the stage, engaging the community, and educating the next generation, Ragamala epitomizes intercultural and immigrant narratives that evoke a shared sense of humanity. They train the next generation of dancers through the Ragamala Training Center.

We talk with this trio about their origins in dance, the style of Bharatanatyam, the founding of their company, their choreography, and what they have coming up in the next few months. The company will be performing ‘Fires of Varanasi’ at the Soraya in Los Angeles on April 9, 2022 (https://www.thesoraya.org/calendar/details/ragamala-2022). The premiere of Ashwini Ramaswamy ‘Let the Crows Come’ is April 13, 2022 at the Baryshnikov Arts Center (https://www.albany.edu/pac/news/2021-ashwini-ramaswamys-let-crows-come-march-27).

_________________________

LINKS:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (275) Ragamala Dance Company appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(274) Reimagining lost works of Martha Graham: with Janet Eilber and Christopher Rountree Mar 09, 2022

Today on ‘Conversations On Dance’, we are joined by Janet Eilber, the artistic director of the Martha Graham Dance Company and Wild Up musical director Christopher Rountree. Janet and Christopher have been working together to revive and re-envision the choreographic works of 20th century giant Martha Graham and their accompanying musical compositions. They talk to us about their process in re-envisioning these works, how they attempt to inhabit the minds of the creative geniuses who bore them, and why these works are still relevant to audiences today.

The Soraya performing arts venue in Los Angeles, CA has been an integral part of these restoration projects and will be the first to present the latest project ‘The New Canticle for Comedians’, a reimagined upgrade to a Graham work that was almost entirely lost. The premiere of ‘New Canticle’ is this March 19, 2022. If you are in the Los Angeles area, you can find tickets at thesoraya.org or click here for tickets https://www.thesoraya.org/calendar/details/mgdc-2022.

_________________________

LINKS:

Cleveland School of Ballet:

Trainee Program Auditions – https://clevelandballet.org/trainee-program-auditions/

Summer Intensive Auditions – https://clevelandballet.org/summer-intensive-2022/

Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami – dimensionsdancemia.com

Dancespiration raffle – www.dancespiration.store

________________________

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (274) Reimagining lost works of Martha Graham: with Janet Eilber and Christopher Rountree appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(273) Houston Ballet’s ‘Sylvia’ with Stanton Welch, Connor Walsh, and Karina González Mar 07, 2022

Today we check in with Houston Ballet to hear about their upcoming performances of Stanton Welch’s ‘Sylvia.’ We are joined by Houston Ballet Artistic Director, Stanton Welch, and Principal dancers who will be performing the leads in the ballet, Connor Walsh and Karina González. We first spoke with Stanton Welch on the podcast in 2018 in episode 98, had Connor on in 2019 in episode 158, and are welcoming Karina on for the first time.

Today we speak with this trio about what lead them each to Houston Ballet, getting back onstage this season for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, their work and process of creating ‘Sylvia,’ and what audiences can expect from this original full length production. Houston Ballet’s ‘Sylvia’ is on stage March 10-20, 2022 at the Brown Theater in Houston, TX. For tickets and more information about Houston Ballet’s 2021-2022 season, visit houstonballet.org.

_________________________

LINKS:

Cleveland School of Ballet:

Trainee Program Auditions – https://clevelandballet.org/trainee-program-auditions/

Summer Intensive Auditions – https://clevelandballet.org/summer-intensive-2022/

Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami – dimensionsdancemia.com

________________________

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (273) Houston Ballet’s ‘Sylvia’ with Stanton Welch, Connor Walsh, and Karina González appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(272) Karole Armitage, Artistic Director of Armitage GONE! Dance Company Mar 01, 2022

Today we are joined by Karole Armitage,Artistic Director of the New York-based Armitage GONE! Dance Company. Karole has had an extensive career as a dancer and choreographer. She began her professional career in 1973 as a member of the Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève, Switzerland, under the direction of George Balanchine. In 1976, she was invited to join Merce Cunningham’s company, where she remained for five years, performing leading roles in Cunningham’s landmark works.

She began her choreographic career in 1979, showcasing her unique voice in the dichotomy of classical and modern dance. Requests for commissions came in quickly once she started creating dance, from companies such as the Paris Opera Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, and companies throughout Europe. In 1990, she choreographed Madonna’s now iconic music video, “Vogue,” then went on to choreograph for Michael Jackson’s music video, “In The Closet.”

In 2004 she founded her company, Armitage GONE! Dance, which will be onstage this month at New York Live Arts. We caught up with Karole as she was at the studios between rehearsals to hear about her expansive career, stories of working with Balanchine and Cunningham, choreographing for two of the most prolific pop stars of all time, and about her company’s upcoming shows. Don’t miss “A Pandemic Notebook” at New York Live Arts March 16-19, 2022. Tickets are available at https://newyorklivearts.org/live-arts-plus.

_________________________

LINKS:

Cleveland School of Ballet:

Trainee Program Auditions – https://clevelandballet.org/trainee-program-auditions/

Summer Intensive Auditions – https://clevelandballet.org/summer-intensive-2022/

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (272) Karole Armitage, Artistic Director of Armitage GONE! Dance Company appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(271) Lynn Garafola, Dance Historian, on Bronislava Nijinska Feb 23, 2022

Today we are joined by Lynn Garafola, dance historian and author of ‘La Nijinska: Choreographer of the Modern.’ Ms. Garafola is Professor Emerita of Dance at Barnard College, Columbia University. A dance historian and critic, she is the author of Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes and Legacies of Twentieth-Century Dance, and the editor of several books, including The Diaries of Marius Petipa, André Levinson on Dance (with Joan Acocella), José Limón: An Unfinished Memoir, and The Ballets Russes and Its World.

She has curated several exhibitions, including Dance for a City: Fifty Years of the New York City Ballet, New York Story: Jerome Robbins and His World, Diaghilev’s Theater of Marvels: The Ballets Russes and Its Aftermath, and, most recently, Arthur Mitchell: Harlem’s Ballet Trailblazer.

We talk with Lynn about her new biography of Bronislava Nijinska. Overshadowed in life and legend by her brother Vaslav Nijinsky, Garafola has written the first book to document the full scope of Nijinska’s creative work. Nijinska was a remarkable dancer in her own right with a bravura technique, a teacher, and a prolific choreographer, working with leading figures of twentieth-century art, music, and ballet, including Stravinsky, Diaghilev, Frederick Ashton, Alicia Markova, and Maria Tallchief. ‘La Nijinska: Choreographer of the Modern’ will be released next month, wherever books are sold. Pre-order now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BYWi1r.

_________________________

LINKS:

Cleveland School of Ballet:

Trainee Program Auditions – https://clevelandballet.org/trainee-program-auditions/

Summer Intensive Auditions – https://clevelandballet.org/summer-intensive-2022/

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (271) Lynn Garafola, Dance Historian, on Bronislava Nijinska appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(270) Monica Stephenson, Miami City Ballet Director of Community Engagement Feb 14, 2022

Today we are joined by our friend, Monica Stephenson, who just started work at a new post as Director of Community Engagement at Miami City Ballet. Monica is originally from North Carolina and is a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and the Professional Training Program at the Houston Ballet Academy. In 2002, she received her first professional contract with The Washington Ballet. She went on to perform with the Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble from 2003-2005 before joining the Los Angeles Ballet as an inaugural season company member. Monica was previously a member of the Education Staff at American Ballet Theatre as both a Teaching Artist and the Project Coordinator for Project Plié, an initiative to increase diversity in classical ballet. An engaging dancer, teacher, and administrator, Stephenson joined MCB in January 2022 from The Washington School of Ballet where she served as Head of School for the SE Campus in Washington, DC.

We chat with Monica about leading The Washington School of Ballet’s SE campus through the pandemic, what brought about this opportunity at Miami City Ballet, what this position entails, and what she is looking to accomplish in the Miami community. To hear our first chat with Monica, tune into episode 141.

_________________________

LINKS:

Cleveland School of Ballet:

Trainee Program Auditions – https://clevelandballet.org/trainee-program-auditions/

Summer Intensive Auditions – https://clevelandballet.org/summer-intensive-2022/

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (270) Monica Stephenson, Miami City Ballet Director of Community Engagement appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(269) Olympic Figure Skating with Kate Penner Feb 09, 2022

Today we are joined by our friend Kate Penner. Kate is figure skating super fan, so we decided to chat with her and have her to give us the run down on the sport to give us a better idea of what to be looking for during the 2022 Beijing Olympics. Throughout the discussion, we compare and contrast the sport with ballet. At the end, she answers questions that were submitted to us by listeners via Instagram.

As a note, this episode was recorded on Tuesday, February 8th, 2022. Since this has been recorded, there has been significant developments regarding drug test results from the Russian team that arose on February 9th.

_________________________

LINKS:

• Conversations on Dance Reading List, our favorite dance-related reads: https://bit.ly/3GFVWi8

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (269) Olympic Figure Skating with Kate Penner appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(268) Colleen Neary, Artistic Director of Los Angeles Ballet Jan 31, 2022

Today we have the pleasure of being joined by Colleen Neary, Artistic Director of Los Angeles Ballet. Born in Miami, Florida, Neary trained in New York at both the School of American Ballet and Harkness House for Ballet Arts. From 1969 to 1979, she danced as a soloist with New York City Ballet under the direction of George Balanchine and became one of his quintessential ballerinas. Colleen’s career path led her to Europe in 1979 when she became Rehearsal Director and Choreographic Assistant at Switzerland’s Zurich Ballet. In 1986 she accepted the position of Principal Dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet, then returned to Europe in 1992 to spend a decade with The Royal Danish Ballet as Rehearsal Director, Company Teacher, and First Instructor in charge of productions. In 2004, she and her husband, Thordal Christensen, founded Los Angeles Ballet.

Today we take a deep dive into Colleen’s career, where she shares with us what it was like dancing at SAB as a young dancer while her older sister, Pat Neary, was in the company, her relationship with Balanchine, and her unusual path to join NYCB. She shares delightful stories with us about working with Balanchine and Jerome Robbins, and where her career took her after leaving the company. You won’t want to miss a moment of this chat, so we hope you all enjoy!

___________________________

LINKS:

• Jule Dancewear: juledancewear.com code COD15 for 15% off.

• The Rhode Island Women’s Choreography Project has released its application cycle for performances on May 21 and 22 of this year. Visit the website at riwomenschoreographyproject.com for more information and apply by February 13.

• Conversations on Dance Reading List, our favorite dance-related reads: https://bit.ly/3GFVWi8

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (268) Colleen Neary, Artistic Director of Los Angeles Ballet appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(267) Megan Fairchild, principal dancer with New York City Ballet Jan 24, 2022

Today we are joined by New York City Ballet principal dancer, Megan Fairchild. Megan was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and began her dance training at the age of four. She went on to train at Ballet West Conservatory, where she was also a Ballet West trainee. In 2000, Megan continued training at the School of American Ballet and in November 2001, she became an apprentice with New York City Ballet. In October 2002 she joined the Company as a member of the corps de ballet, was promoted to the rank of soloist in February 2004, and in January 2005, she was promoted to principal dancer. Megan made her Broadway stage debut playing the role of Ivy Smith in the 2014 revival of “On the Town,” which opened on October 16, 2014 at the Lyric Theatre. She received the 2015 Theatre World Award for her performance.

We chat with Megan about her origins in dance, her early years with the company, receiving featured opportunities at a young age, a quick rise through the ranks, dealing with performance anxiety, and returning to dance after having children. In 2021, Megan published a book, “The Ballerina Mindset: How to Protect Your Mental Health While Striving for Excellence.” Megan tells us about how the idea for this book came about and what she hopes that readers will take away.

Get “The Ballerina Mindset” at book retailers nationwide and on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3tV6LbW.

___________________________

LINKS:

• The Rhode Island Women’s Choreography Project has released its application cycle for performances on May 21 and 22 of this year. Visit the website at riwomenschoreographyproject.com for more information and apply by February 13.

• Conversations on Dance Reading List, our favorite dance-related reads: https://bit.ly/3GFVWi8

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (267) Megan Fairchild, principal dancer with New York City Ballet appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(266) Robert La Fosse, former principal dancer with ABT and NYCB Jan 18, 2022

Today we are joined by educator, repetiteur, and former principal dancer with American Ballet Theater and New York City Ballet, Robert La Fosse. Robert was born in Beaumont, Texas. He moved to New York City to further his dance education with David Howard at Harkness House and Stanley Williams at The School of American Ballet. He joined American Ballet Theatre in 1977, where he danced as a Principal Dancer for nine years. Then, in 1986, he was invited by Jerome Robbins to join New York City Ballet as a Principal Dancer.

Throughout his career, he has danced leading roles in a broad repertoire, including originating roles in Jerome Robbins’ works. In addition to his work in classical ballet, Mr. La Fosse has also starred in numerous Broadway productions. Robert works now as an educator and repetiteur. He currently teaches at American Ballet Theatre’s Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School. He has worked with American Dance Machine for the 21st Century since 2013 staging the dances from Jerome Robbins musicals.

Learn more about American Dance Machine for the 21st Century at adm21.org.

_________________________________

LINKS:

• Company XIV’s Nutcracker Rouge tickets: http://goldstar.com/new-york

• Conversations on Dance Reading List, our favorite dance-related reads: https://bit.ly/3GFVWi8

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (266) Robert La Fosse, former principal dancer with ABT and NYCB appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(265) Welcoming 2022, with Rebecca and Michael Jan 11, 2022

It’s 2022 and COD is back! We are ushering in the new year by celebrating some of the great things that friends of the pod have been up to recently, discussing the complexity surrounding dancer promotions, and how the change in the social media landscape in the past few years is affecting content that dancers and companies are putting out. Plus, we tease next week’s guest.

We have lots of exciting things coming your way this year, so thank you for tuning in and for supporting the pod.

In the beginning of this episode, we mention our close friend, Jovani Furlan, who has created a Go Fund Me page for help with family medical expenses. You can read Jovani’s story here: https://bit.ly/3FlnOpI. If you are able to give, that would be greatly appreciated. Please also feel free share the link with people who might be interested. Thank you all.

_________________________________

LINKS:

Conversations on Dance Reading List, our favorite dance-related reads: https://bit.ly/3fl7F97

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (265) Welcoming 2022, with Rebecca and Michael appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(264) Best of 2021 with Evelyn Kocak Dec 16, 2021

It’s our last episode of 2021 and we are looking back over the year with our friend, Evelyn Kocak. Thank you to all of our listeners and our partners for joining us for another year of COD! We will be back in 2022 with some exciting new episodes and thrilling guests. We love you all! Thank you for listening. Happy Holidays!

Photo: Mira Nadon in ‘Movements for Piano and Orchestra’

__________________________________

LINKS:

Conversations on Dance Reading List, our favorite dance-related reads: https://bit.ly/3GFVWi8
Trey McIntyre Projects new website: Treycool.com

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (264) Best of 2021 with Evelyn Kocak appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

BONUS: Jlin, Composer and Collaborator with Kyle Abraham on ‘Requiem: Fire In the Air of the Earth’ Dec 10, 2021

Last week in episode 262, we talked with Choreographer, Kyle Abraham, about his new work that premiered on December 4, 2021 at Stanford Live, called ‘Requiem: Fire In the Air of the Earth.’ After chatting with Kyle, we knew we had to follow up with his musical collaborator, Jlin, to hear more about her work and the process of creating the score for ‘Requiem.’ More information on upcoming performances at Stanford Live available on their website, live.stanford.edu, or click the link in the description of this episode.

__________________________________

LINKS:

Conversations on Dance Reading List, our favorite dance-related reads: https://bit.ly/3GFVWi8
Trey McIntyre Projects new website: Treycool.com

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post BONUS: Jlin, Composer and Collaborator with Kyle Abraham on ‘Requiem: Fire In the Air of the Earth’ appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(263) Alastair Macaulay on ‘The Nutcracker’ Dec 07, 2021

As Nutcracker performances return to stages around the world, we decided to celebrate the return of the beloved classic by chatting with friend of the pod, Alastair Macaulay. As a historian of the performing arts and the former Chief Dance Critic of the New York Times, Alastair has a wealth of information to share with us about the history of this ballet that has become a staple for schools and companies across the country. We chat about the ballet’s origins, elements of the production that have been lost over time, different versions Alastair has reviewed, and finally, he tells us which production he finds to be the best. For his current musings on dance and performing arts history, visit alastairmacaulay.com, or click the link in the description of this episode.

_______________________________

LINKS:

• Conversations on Dance Reading List, our favorite dance-related reads: https://bit.ly/3GFVWi8

• Shop juledancewear.com. Use code: HOHOHO15 for 15% off your entire order.

• Trey McIntyre Project new website: Treycool.com

• Photo credit: Maria Tallchief, a famed Native American dancer, as the Sugar Plum Fairy in a 1954 production. George Balanchine designed the choreography of the Sugar Plum Fairy for Tallchief. Fred Melton / Jerome Robbins Dance Division. See more historic photos here.

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (263) Alastair Macaulay on ‘The Nutcracker’ appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(262) Kyle Abraham, Choreographer and Artistic Director of A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham Nov 29, 2021

This week on ‘Conversations On Dance’ we are joined by award winning choreographer Kyle Abraham. Kyle’s choreographic talents garnered attention quickly in works he created for his company A.I.M., leading to a MacArthur Fellowship in 2013 and commissions from some of the most respected dance institutions in the world. We talk to Kyle about his creative process leading up to his new work ‘Requiem: Fire In the Air Of the Earth’ that will premiere at Stanford Live this December 4th.

Tickets and more information: https://live.stanford.edu/calendar/december-2021/requiem-fire-air-earth

__________________________________

LINKS:

James Whiteside’s ‘Center Center’: https://amzn.to/3o8hQSr
Conversations on Dance Reading List, our favorite dance-related reads: https://bit.ly/3GFVWi8

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (262) Kyle Abraham, Choreographer and Artistic Director of A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(261) India Bradley, dancer with NYCB, from the 2021 Vail Dance Festival Nov 22, 2021

This week we talk with New York City Ballet dancer, India Bradley, from the 2021 Vail Dance Festival this past summer, before the company returned to work. India last appeared on the podcast at the Vail Dance Festival prior to beginning her first season at NYCB as a member of the corps de ballet. You can listen to our chat with her in episode 159.

Today, India talks about giving herself grace during the pandemic to step away from dance, how she has found her way back, and what she has most enjoyed about returning to the studio and stage.

Photo credit: Christopher Duggan

__________________________________

LINKS:

James Whiteside’s ‘Center Center’: https://amzn.to/3o8hQSr
Conversations on Dance Reading List, our favorite dance-related reads: https://bit.ly/3GFVWi8

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (261) India Bradley, dancer with NYCB, from the 2021 Vail Dance Festival appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(260) Caroline Shaw: Vocalist, Violinist, Composer, and Producer from the 2021 Vail Dance Festival Nov 15, 2021

Today we are revisiting the 2021 Vail Dance Festival and one of our favorite chats from the summer. This week on the pod, we sit down with NYC-based Musician, Caroline Shaw. Caroline is a vocalist, violinist, composer, and producers. She was the youngest recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2013 for Partita for 8 Voices, written for the Grammy-winning Roomful of Teeth, of which she is a member. She has collaborated with incredible artists including Kayne West, Nas, Renee Fleming, the National, and so many others. Check out her website, carolineshaw.com for a full list of her work.

Caroline has been an integral part of the Vail Dance Festival for years now, collaborating with dancers, choreographers, and making new works. We had so much fun getting the opportunity to sit down to nerd out with her about all things dance and music. At the end of the episode, we are including Caroline’s track that she created in collaboration with Jookin dancer, ‘Lil Buck for a piece called “38109.” This work debuted at the 2018 Vail Dance Festival, ran again this year, and was just a part of City Center’s Fall for Dance. We talk about this track in the episode and even embarrass ourselves by singing it for her. Enjoy.

__________________________________

LINKS:

James Whiteside’s ‘Center Center’: https://amzn.to/3o8hQSr
Conversations on Dance Reading List, our favorite dance-related reads: https://bit.ly/3GFVWi8

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (260) Caroline Shaw: Vocalist, Violinist, Composer, and Producer from the 2021 Vail Dance Festival appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(259) Durante Verzola, Choreographer, at Works & Process at the Guggenheim Nov 08, 2021

This week we are joined by choreographer, Durante Verzola. Durante began to hone his choreographic talents while training to become a dancer at the Miami City Ballet School. While still dancing professionally at Pennsylvania Ballet and Suzanne Farrell Ballet, the choreographic notices continued to pour in and he’s since created many works for Miami City Ballet, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet and many others. We talk to him about his creative process, how he adapted his methods during COVID and what we can expect to see from him in the future. His work ‘La Follia’ will be performed by Miami City Ballet at the Guggenheim Works & Process in NYC on November 21 & 22, as well as in Doral, FL at the Doral Holiday Fest on December 3 & 4. Tickets and more information: Works & Process Tickets .

__________________________________

LINKS:

James Whiteside’s ‘Center Center’: https://amzn.to/3o8hQSr
Conversations on Dance Reading List, our favorite dance-related reads: https://bit.ly/3GFVWi8

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (259) Durante Verzola, Choreographer, at Works & Process at the Guggenheim appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(258) Shaunna Vella and Andrew Pearson on St. Mary’s College’s LEAP Program Nov 01, 2021

Today on the podcast, we check in with our friends at St. Mary’s College’s LEAP Program. We last heard about LEAP from the program’s Associate Director, Stephanie Miller, in episode 170 from January of 2020. When we spoke with her right before the pandemic, the program was working on launching an online program. Since then, the program has expanded exponentially to reach more dancers throughout the country. Today we talk with Shaunna Vella, LEAP Program Director, and Andrew Pearson, Program Coordinator, Online. We hear about how the program works, how it is growing and shifting, and how interested dancers can inquire and apply. For more information, visit stmarys-ca.edu/leap.

__________________________

We hope you will join our friends at BalletCollective for a very special 10th anniversary celebration performance. Their performances at Bohemian National Hall in New York City are already sold out, but on Tuesday, November 2nd, you can enjoy the show via livestream at 7:30pm Eastern, 4:20pm Pacific. For the first time ever, the 14 dancers for BalletCollective will be taken from both the ranks of the New York City Ballet and the Martha Graham Dance Company, a rare collaboration between artists from two of the most respected dance organizations in the world. Dancers involved include friends of the pod, Daniel Applebaum, Jovani Furlan, Megan LeCrone, Marzia Memoli, Mira Nadon, Leslie Andrea Williams, and more! Plus, our very own COD co-host, Michael Sean Breeden has been working with BalletCollective on this evening of dance in a repertory director role. So don’t miss it! Stream information available at balletcollective.com/live.

LINKS:

Conversations on Dance Reading List, our favorite dance-related reads: https://bit.ly/3GFVWi8
Olive & June: get 20% off first-time customer’s order of any Olive & June system when you use code Dance20 at checkout. Winter box: www.oliveandjune.com/?mct=NOqmMMql
Listen to Edit Extra and The Dance Edit Podcast at thedanceedit.com/podcast.

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (258) Shaunna Vella and Andrew Pearson on St. Mary’s College’s LEAP Program appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(257) Jacob Jonas, Director, Choreographer, and Artistic Director of Jacob Jonas the Company Oct 25, 2021

This week on Conversations on Dance, we are joined by Jacob Jonas, Director, Choreographer, and Artistic Director of Jacob Jonas the Company. Jacob started dancing at the age of 13 when he came across a street-performing group in Venice Beach. From there, his passion for dance expanded into various technique and across many different mediums. He is the founding Artistic Director of Jacob Jonas the Company, a creative company that intersects dance across mediums to make original works and initiate nontraditional collaborations.

Experience Jacob’s newest project, Films.Dance. Through non-traditional collaborations across cultures and continents, and led by Jacob’s vision, this film series connects the perspectives of diverse artists from a range of disciplines, dance genres, abilities, and experiences. The second round of films began on September 13, 2021, with a new film every Monday following for 15 weeks. All films are free and available at www.films.dance, @films.dance on Instagram and their Facebook page.

Films.Dance is co-presented by four leading performing arts organizations – Los Angeles’s Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts, Chicago’s Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater, New York’s Brooklyn Academy of Music and Stanford University’s Stanford Live.

____________________________

LINKS:

Get Michael Langlois’ book, ‘B Plus’: https://amzn.to/3jRuILP
Stanford Live dance films: https://live.stanford.edu/node/2226
Olive & June: get 20% off first-time customer’s order of any Olive & June system when you use code Dance20 at checkout. Winter box: www.oliveandjune.com/?mct=NOqmMMql
Listen to Edit Extra and The Dance Edit Podcast at thedanceedit.com/podcast.

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (257) Jacob Jonas, Director, Choreographer, and Artistic Director of Jacob Jonas the Company appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(256) Marzia Memoli, Chorus dancer with Martha Graham Dance Company Oct 18, 2021

Today on Conversations on Dance, we talk with Marzia Memoli, chorus dancer with Martha Graham Dance Company. Marzia is from Palermo, Italy, where she started her dance and ballet training. She graduated from the Academy of Teatro Carcano in Milan and the Bejart’s school, where she performed with the Bejart Ballet Lausanne. In 2016, she joined the Martha Graham Dance Company. We initially chatted with Marzia this summer to hear about her career, what lead her to Martha Graham, and how she spent her time off from dancing during the shuttering of theaters during the pandemic.

At the end of the episode, we recently caught up with Marzia again to hear about her preparations to return to the stage and the company’s upcoming performances at the Joyce Theater October 26-31. Tickets for two joyous programs celebrating the exhilarating return to live theater at the Joyce are available on their website, joyce.org.

_______________________________

LINKS:

Get Michael Langlois’ book, ‘B Plus’: https://amzn.to/3jRuILP
Thank you to Jule Dancewear for their support of this episode. Shop online at juledancewear.com. Starting on Wednesday, October 13th, be sure to follow our instagram accounts to enter to win a Jule leotard and a set of their meshie crop top and tights. @conversationsondance and @juledancewear.
Olive & June: get 20% off first-time customer’s order of any Olive & June system when you use code Dance20 at checkout. oliveandjune.com/?mct=vepYpDqx
Listen to Edit Extra and The Dance Edit Podcast at thedanceedit.com/podcast.

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (256) Marzia Memoli, Chorus dancer with Martha Graham Dance Company appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(255) Georgina Pazcoguin on her new book ‘Swan Dive’ Oct 12, 2021

Today on Conversations on Dance, we are joined by friend of the pod and New York City Ballet Soloist, Georgina Pazcoguin. This summer, Georgina’s new book, “Swan Dive” was released, so we caught up with her between rehearsals and performances to chat. While she sat outside of the David H Koch Theater, she told us about the inspiration behind the book, her writing process, what she hopes readers take away from “Swan Dive,” and what her return to stage this past month has felt like. You can get your copy of Swan Dive wherever books or sold, or click here: https://amzn.to/3AA34YQ.

________________________________

LINKS:

Get Michael Langlois’ book, ‘B Plus’: https://amzn.to/3jRuILP
Stream Miami City Ballet’s reimagining of Balanchine’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream from October 14-31, 2021. miamicityballet.org/midsummer.
Thank you to Jule Dancewear for their support of this episode. Shop online at juledancewear.com. Starting on Wednesday, October 13th, be sure to follow our instagram accounts to enter to win a Jule leotard and a set of their meshie crop top and tights. @conversationsondance and @juledancewear.
Olive & June: get 20% off first-time customer’s order of any Olive & June system when you use code Dance20 at checkout. oliveandjune.com/?mct=vepYpDqx

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (255) Georgina Pazcoguin on her new book ‘Swan Dive’ appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(254) Nathalia Arja, Principal Dancer with Miami City Ballet Oct 04, 2021

Today we are joined by one of our former colleagues, Nathalia Arja, principal dancer with Miami City Ballet. Nathalia was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where she began taking dance classes at the age of five at her mother’s ballet school. As a young dancer she competed in and won several dance competitions, where she was offered scholarships to various prestigious schools. At her mother’s suggestion, she auditioned for Miami City Ballet School at 15, receiving a full scholarship to attend the year-round program. She joined Miami City Ballet as an apprentice in 2009. In March 2020, during the company’s last performances before the pandemic hit, Nathalia was promoted to Principal.

We talk with Nathalia about her career, how she became aware of Miami City Ballet, navigating the company’s change direction early in her tenure, her promotion to principal, and the company’s upcoming streaming of George Balanchine’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’ Since its premiere in 2016, Miami City Ballet’s reimagining of Balanchine’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream has been beloved by audiences and acclaimed by critics. Now, enjoy the online premiere of this “shimmery, shadowy, magical jewel box of a show” from the comfort of your home. Midsummer’s virtual premiere is available online from October 14-31, 2021. Tickets are $20 and are available on their website, miamicityballet.org/midsummer.

LINKS:

Get Michael Langlois’ book, ‘B Plus’: https://amzn.to/3jRuILP
Olive & June: get 20% off first-time customer’s order of any Olive & June system when you use code Dance20 at checkout. oliveandjune.com/?mct=vepYpDqx

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (254) Nathalia Arja, Principal Dancer with Miami City Ballet appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(253) Russell Janzen, New York City Ballet Principal Dancer Sep 27, 2021

Today we chat with New York City Ballet Principal Dancer, Russell Janzen, from the 2021 Vail Dance Festival. Russell was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and began his dance training at the age of six at The Rock School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He enrolled as a full-time student at the School of American Ballet in the winter of 2005. In June 2008, he joined the New York City Ballet as a member of the corps de ballet and was promoted to principal in February 2017.

We talk with Russell about his training, dealing with a myriad of injuries during his first few years in the company, about his fellowship at Center for Ballet and the Arts at NYU, and his love for writing.

LINKS:

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).
More information on Universal Ballet Competition and 2021-2022 tour dates available on their website: universalballetcompetition.com.
Get Michael Langlois’ book, ‘B Plus’: https://amzn.to/3jRuILP
Olive & June: get 20% off first-time customer’s order of any Olive & June system when you use code Dance20 at checkout. oliveandjune.com/?mct=vepYpDqx

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (253) Russell Janzen, New York City Ballet Principal Dancer appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(252) Wes Chapman, former Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre and Chairman of the Jury for the Universal Ballet Competition Sep 20, 2021

On today’s episode of Conversations On Dance we speak with Wes Chapman, former American Ballet Theatre principal, former director of Alabama Ballet, and sought after teacher and coach. Wes tells us about his illustrious career performing on the Met stage with ABT, how he came to direct Alabama Ballet, and how he now shepherds young dancers into their own professional careers as the chairman of the jury for the Universal Ballet Competition.

LINKS:

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).
More information on Universal Ballet Competition and 2021-2022 tour dates available on their website: universalballetcompetition.com.
Get Michael Langlois’ book, ‘B Plus’: https://amzn.to/3jRuILP
Olive & June: get 20% off first-time customer’s order of any Olive & June system when you use code Dance20 at checkout. oliveandjune.com/?mct=vepYpDqx

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (252) Wes Chapman, former Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre and Chairman of the Jury for the Universal Ballet Competition appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(251) Nicole Mitchell Mommen, NYCB Assistant Stage Manager, and Brandon Stirling Baker, Lighting Director and Lighting Designer of Boston Ballet Sep 17, 2021

On this episode of Conversations on Dance, recorded at the 2021 Vail Dance Festival, we give you an inside look at two roles that are essential to every dance and ballet performance. Today we are joined by NYCB Assistant Stage Manager, Nicole Mitchell Mommen, and Lighting Director and Lighting Designer of Boston Ballet, Brandon Stirling Baker. Nicole was the stage manager at Miami City Ballet for many years while we danced there, Brandon is Justin Peck’s go-to lighting designer, and both Nicole and Brandon were two of our earliest guests on the podcast. These two have worked very closely for years, so we thought Vail would be the perfect opportunity to have them back on the pod to talk about what lead them to the career they love and to hear more about their respective roles in the performances at the festival.

LINKS:

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).
More information on Universal Ballet Competition and 2021-2022 tour dates available on their website: universalballetcompetition.com.
Get Michael Langlois’ book, ‘B Plus’: https://amzn.to/3jRuILP
Olive & June: get 20% off first-time customer’s order of any Olive & June system when you use code Dance20 at checkout. oliveandjune.com/?mct=vepYpDqx

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (251) Nicole Mitchell Mommen, NYCB Assistant Stage Manager, and Brandon Stirling Baker, Lighting Director and Lighting Designer of Boston Ballet appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(250) Cleveland Ballet Artistic Director, Gladisa Guadalupe, and dancer, Marla Minadeo Sep 13, 2021

Today we are joined by mother-daughter duo, Gladisa Guadalupe, and Marla Minadeo. Gladisa is the co-Founder and Artistic Director of the Cleveland Ballet and her daughter, Marla, is a dancer in the company. We talk with the pair about how they each were introduced to ballet, balancing their professional life with their family life, the many incarnations of Cleveland Ballet, and what the company has coming up as they enter their 2021-2022 season.

Join Cleveland Ballet for its first performance of Momentum set to the magnificent score of Felix Mendelssohn, with choreography by Gladisa, in the city of Vermilion on Saturday, September 18th, 2021. Tickets and more information on this, and the company’s full season at Playhouse Square, are available on their website, clevelandballet.org.

LINKS:

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).
More information on Universal Ballet Competition and 2021-2022 tour dates available on their website: universalballetcompetition.com.
Get Michael Langlois’ book, ‘B Plus’: https://amzn.to/3jRuILP

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (250) Cleveland Ballet Artistic Director, Gladisa Guadalupe, and dancer, Marla Minadeo appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(249) Nel Shelby, Dance Videographer Sep 07, 2021

On today’s episode of Conversations On Dance, we are joined by Nel Shelby, dance videographer and founder of Nel Shelby Productions. Nel tells us about her dance training and aspirations, falling in love with film and how she’s blended these two passions together to become one of the industry’s most in demand video producers.

Nel also talks about the experience filming Lincoln Center’s 9/11 tribute ‘The Table of Silence Project’, which will be streaming on Saturday, September 11th beginning at 8AM, in partnership with Dance/NYC as part of their #RestartStages series. You can enjoy Nel’s digital content for Jacob’s Pillow from now until September 23rd at jacobspillow.org/whats-playing-now.

LINKS:

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).

More information on Universal Ballet Competition and 2021-2022 tour dates available on their website: universalballetcompetition.com.

Get Michael Langlois’ book, ‘B Plus’: https://amzn.to/3jRuILP

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (249) Nel Shelby, Dance Videographer appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(248) Gretchen Smith, dancer with New York City Ballet Aug 30, 2021

Today we are joined by New York City Ballet dancer Gretchen Smith, from the 2021 Vail Dance Festival earlier this month. Gretchen was born in Evansville, Indiana, and began her dance training at the age of seven with Evansville Dance Theatre.

She began studying at the School of American Ballet during the 2003 summer course and enrolled as a full-time student that fall. She went on to join the New York City Ballet as an apprentice in October 2005, and in February 2006 she joined the Company as a member of the corps de ballet.

We talk with Gretchen about her path to NYCB, dancing iconic repertoire, working with choreographers on new works, some of her takeaways from the pandemic, and her debut as Green Girl in Dances at a Gathering at the Vail Dance Festival.

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).

LINKS:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriends

The post (248) Gretchen Smith, dancer with New York City Ballet appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(247) James Whiteside on his new book, “Center Center” Aug 23, 2021

Today, we are chatting with friend of the pod and American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer, James Whiteside, from the 2021 Vail Dance Festival. James tells us all about his new (self-proclaimed) “almost-memoir” that just hit bookshelves called “Center Center.” We hear about how long he has dreamt of writing a book, how the idea came about, what the writing process was like, and what he hopes readers will take away. At the end of the episode he tells us a little bit about his newest ballet that he created for the Vail Dance Festival that was a part of the festival’s closing night performance.

“Center Center” is available wherever books are sold, and in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook. Get your copy now: https://amzn.to/3ymmrnr

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com) and the Town of Vail. This episode was recorded at the Manor Vail Lodge.

Links:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

The post (247) James Whiteside on his new book, “Center Center” appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

BONUS: USA Women’s Gymnastics with Kate Penner Aug 19, 2021

We were busy at the Vail Dance Festival during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. With the news that was coming out of USA Women’s Gymnastics with Simone Biles pulling out of elements of the competition, we had to debrief with our friend (and gymnastics super fan) Kate Penner. She gives us a low down on what happened and we chat about the parallels we see between gymnastics and ballet.

This episode was recorded on August 1, 2021. Hear more from Kate and about her role at the Vail Dance Festival here: https://conversationsondancepod.com/2021/08/04/livestream-vail-dance-festival/.

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).

Links:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

The post BONUS: USA Women’s Gymnastics with Kate Penner appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(246) Justin Peck and Robbie Fairchild, LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival Aug 16, 2021

Today we are sharing with you our final LIVE event recording from the 2021 Vail Dance Festival. In this episode, we are joined by New York City Ballet Resident Choreographer, Justin Peck, and dancer and actor, Robbie Fairchild. These two have been friends since they were students at the School of American Ballet, working together throughout their time with New York City Ballet. They talk about how they first became inspired by the theatre, their aspirations for Broadway, and their forays into film. This episode was recorded LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival on August 7, 2021 at the Manor Vail Lodge.

Please note, we did have some technical difficulties with the sound on one of the microphones during this recording. We apologize in advance.

Special thanks to the Town of Vail for their support of the Vail Dance Festival and Conversations on Dance live podcast recordings. This episode was recorded at the Manor Vail Lodge.

Conversations on Dance is proud to have YUMIKO as a continued partner in 2021. yumiko.com

Thank you to Tom Boyd for producing this episode.

The post (246) Justin Peck and Robbie Fairchild, LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(245) Esteban Hernandez, Principal Dancer with San Francisco Ballet Aug 12, 2021

Today we are joined by Esteban Hernandez, principal dancer with the San Francisco Ballet. Esteban talks to us about training with his father and siblings, moving abroad at a young age to study ballet, and how he found his dream company in San Francisco Ballet. Esteban will be making his return to the stage on August 13^th and 14^th at the Frost Amphitheater for Stanford University’s Stanford Live series. Tickets are available at live.stanford.edu.

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).

Links:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

Tickets for live events July 30 – August 10

Photo: Sasha De Sola and Esteban Hernandez in Balanchine’s Tarantella // Choreography by George Balanchine © The Balanchine Trust; Photo © Erik Tomasson

The post (245) Esteban Hernandez, Principal Dancer with San Francisco Ballet appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(244) Cleo Parker Robinson, LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival Aug 10, 2021

LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival, we are joined by choreographer, Cleo Parker Robinson. Cleo is the found of Cleo Parker Robinson Dance. She gives us background on her career, coming, and her choreography. She also tells us about the work that she created for the 2021 Vail Dance Festival. This episode was recorded LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival, This episode was recorded on August 8, 2021 at the Manor Vail Lodge.

Experience the Vail Dance Festival from wherever you are. Enjoy a live-streamed event of the festival’s closing evening: NOW Premieres, which we discuss in this episode. Access will be available for one week on VDF’s YouTube Channel. More information on VDF’s social media channels.

Special thanks to the Town of Vail for their support of the Vail Dance Festival and Conversations on Dance live podcast recordings. This episode was recorded at the Manor Vail Lodge.

Conversations on Dance is proud to have YUMIKO as a continued partner in 2021. yumiko.com

Thank you to Tom Boyd for producing this episode.

Photo by Christopher Duggan

The post (244) Cleo Parker Robinson, LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(243) Lauren Lovette and Lil Buck LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival Aug 09, 2021

In our next installment of LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival, we are joined by New York City Ballet principal dancer, Lauren Lovette, and Memphis Jookin star, Lil Buck. We chat with the pair about what this past year has been like for them, how they continued to find inspiration, about their friendship, and their new work they have created just for the festival. This episode was recorded LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival, This episode was recorded on August 9, 2021 at the Manor Vail Lodge.

Experience the Vail Dance Festival from wherever you are this Monday, August 9th, 2021. Enjoy a live-streamed event of the festival’s closing evening: NOW Premieres, which we discuss in this episode. Access will be available for one week on VDF’s YouTube Channel. More information on VDF’s social media channels.

Special thanks to the Town of Vail for their support of the Vail Dance Festival and Conversations on Dance live podcast recordings. This episode was recorded at the Manor Vail Lodge.

Conversations on Dance is proud to have YUMIKO as a continued partner in 2021. yumiko.com

Thank you to Tom Boyd for producing this episode.

Photo by Christopher Duggan

The post (243) Lauren Lovette and Lil Buck LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(242) Cameron Grant, Pianist, LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival Aug 07, 2021

In our next installment of LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival, we are joined by New York City Ballet pianist, Cameron Grant. Cameron has played for the ballet for nearly 40 years, and shares with us some of his wealth of experiences and stories. This episode was recorded LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival, This episode was recorded on August 6, 2021 at the Manor Vail Lodge.

Experience the Vail Dance Festival from wherever you are this Monday, August 9th, 2021. Enjoy a live-streamed event of the festival’s closing evening: NOW Premieres, which we discuss in this episode. Access will be available for one week on VDF’s YouTube Channel. More information on VDF’s social media channels.

Special thanks to the Town of Vail for their support of the Vail Dance Festival and Conversations on Dance live podcast recordings. This episode was recorded at the Manor Vail Lodge.

Conversations on Dance is proud to have YUMIKO as a continued partner in 2021. yumiko.com

Thank you to Tom Boyd for producing this episode.

The post (242) Cameron Grant, Pianist, LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(241) Jamar Roberts, Resident Choreographer at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, LIVE from Vail Dance Festival Aug 06, 2021

We are joined today by Jamar Roberts, dancer and Resident Choreographer at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival. We talk with Jamar about his origins in dance, his love for visual art, how he got into choreography, and about his world premiere coming to the Vail Dance Festival this year. This episode was recorded LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival, This episode was recorded on August 5, 2021 at the Manor Vail Lodge.

Experience the Vail Dance Festival from wherever you are this Monday, August 9th, 2021. Enjoy a live-streamed event of the festival’s closing evening: NOW Premieres, which we discuss in this episode. Access will be available for one week on VDF’s YouTube Channel. More information on VDF’s social media channels.

Special thanks to the Town of Vail for their support of the Vail Dance Festival and Conversations on Dance live podcast recordings. This episode was recorded at the Manor Vail Lodge.

Conversations on Dance is proud to have YUMIKO as a continued partner in 2021. yumiko.com

Thank you to Tom Boyd for producing this episode.

The post (241) Jamar Roberts, Resident Choreographer at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, LIVE from Vail Dance Festival appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(240) Tiler Peck and Herman Cornejo, LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival Aug 05, 2021

We are joined today by Tiler Peck, principal dancer with New York City Ballet and Herman Cornejo, principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre. The pair tell us about their partnership here at the festival and Justin Peck’s newest work. This episode was recorded LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival, This episode was recorded on August 4, 2021 at the Manor Vail Lodge.

Experience the Vail Dance Festival from wherever you are this Monday, August 9th, 2021. Enjoy a live-streamed event of the festival’s closing evening: NOW Premieres, which we discuss in this episode. Access will be available for one week on VDF’s YouTube Channel. More information on VDF’s social media channels.

Special thanks to the Town of Vail for their support of the Vail Dance Festival and Conversations on Dance live podcast recordings. This episode was recorded at the Manor Vail Lodge.

Conversations on Dance is proud to have YUMIKO as a continued partner in 2021. yumiko.com

Thank you to Tom Boyd for producing this episode.

The post (240) Tiler Peck and Herman Cornejo, LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

BONUS: Livestream the Vail Dance Festival on August 9, 2021 with Kate Penner Aug 04, 2021

Today we are joined by Kate Penner, social media manager for the Vail Dance Festival. Kate tells us how her role has evolved since her first year at the festival, how the marketing team works with photographers and videographers, and we delve into how rights and permissions work. Then she announces that the NOW Premieres performance on August 9th will be available to livestream for FREE on Vail Dance Festival’s YouTube channel. Be sure to follow VDF on social media for more information.

This episode was recorded at the Manor Vail Lodge. Special thanks to Bruce Wilson for his generous support of our new sound equipment.

Conversations on Dance is proud to have YUMIKO as a continued partner in 2021. yumiko.com.

The post BONUS: Livestream the Vail Dance Festival on August 9, 2021 with Kate Penner appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(239) Christine Cox, Artistic & Executive Director of BalletX, LIVE from Vail Dance Festival Aug 02, 2021

We are joined today by Christine Cox, Artistic & Executive Director of BalletX. This episode was recorded LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival, where BalletX is the resident company. We chat with Christine about her career, founding the company, her ambitious programming, and her entrepreneurial approach to building the company from the ground up. This episode was recorded on August 1, 2021 at the Manor Vail Lodge.

Special thanks to the Town of Vail for their support of the Vail Dance Festival and Conversations on Dance live podcast recordings. This episode was recorded at the Manor Vail Lodge.

Conversations on Dance is proud to have YUMIKO as a continued partner in 2021. yumiko.com

Thank you to Tom Boyd for producing this episode.

The post (239) Christine Cox, Artistic & Executive Director of BalletX, LIVE from Vail Dance Festival appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(238) Calvin Royal III, Principal with ABT, LIVE from Vail Dance Festival Aug 01, 2021

LIVE from Vail Dance Festival, today we chat with American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer and Vail Dance Festival Artist in Residence, Calvin Royal III. We hear from Calvin about his beginnings in dance, his promotion to principal, how he stayed inspired during the pandemic, and being artist in residence at this year’s festival. This episode was recorded on July 31, 2021 at the Manor Vail Lodge.

Special thanks to the Town of Vail for their support of the Vail Dance Festival and Conversations on Dance live podcast recordings. This episode was recorded at the Manor Vail Lodge.

Conversations on Dance is proud to have YUMIKO as a continued partner in 2021. yumiko.com

Thank you to Tom Boyd for producing this episode.

Photo by Chris Kendig.

The post (238) Calvin Royal III, Principal with ABT, LIVE from Vail Dance Festival appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(237) Jonathan Stafford, Artistic Director of NYCB, LIVE from Vail Dance Festival Jul 30, 2021

Welcome to our first live podcast recording from the Vail Dance Festival. First up, we chat with New York City Ballet Artistic Director, Jonathan Stafford. We talk with Jon about his pathway to NYCB, some of the leadership roles he held while he was still dancing, the NYCB Interim Transition Team, his role as Artistic Director, leading the company through this past unprecedented year, and what comes next. This episode was recorded on July 30th, 2021 at the Manor Vail Lodge.

Special thanks to the Town of Vail for their support of the Vail Dance Festival and Conversations on Dance live podcast recordings. This episode was recorded at the Manor Vail Lodge.

Conversations on Dance is proud to have YUMIKO as a continued partner in 2021. yumiko.com

Thank you to Tom Boyd for producing this episode.

The post (237) Jonathan Stafford, Artistic Director of NYCB, LIVE from Vail Dance Festival appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(236) Rebecca and Michael catch up Jul 26, 2021

We have been off this month, but on Thursday we head to Vail for the Vail Dance Festival. So we hopped on our last zoom before we are back together in person recording episodes and live podcast recordings at the festival, just for a check in.

Links:

Master Classes August 2 & 3

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).

The post (236) Rebecca and Michael catch up appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

Re-Release: Michael Langlois, Author and Former ABT Dancer Jul 15, 2021

We are off this week as we work to prepare for our live podcast events at the 2021 Vail Dance Festival later this month, so we are taking this opportunity to re-release an old episode. As we continue to highlight great summer dance reads, enjoy this chat with former American Ballet Theatre dancer and author Michael Langlois from May 2019. (Fortunately, as you will be able to tell, our technology and sound quality has improved over the past 2 years.)

Today we are joined by Michael Langlois. Michael began studying ballet at the age of 10 and once he began getting more serious with his training, attended the North Carolina School of the Arts, and the School of American Ballet in New York. He was offered a job at American Ballet Theatre by Mikhail Baryshnikov the year he took over the company. In his 16 years as a professional dancer, he went on to dance with Feld Ballet and Ballet du Nord. In 2018 he wrote a memoir, “B Plus: Dancing for Mikhail Baryshnikov at American Ballet Theatre,” where he gives an intimate look at the upper echelons of the dance world.

In our conversation with Michael, we talk about his training at SAB, being hired into Baryshnikov’s ABT, the unique challenges of being in the corps de ballet, and he talks openly and honestly about struggling with an eating disorder.

The Vail Dance Festival is returning to live performances and we will be there to cover all the action. From July 30 – August 9th, 2021, we will be conducting live podcast events with incredible festival artists, getting an inside look at their careers and the works they will be a part of during the festival. If you will be in Vail for the festival, we hope you will join us for these live events. Tickets are available now at valiance.org. If you will not be there in person, be sure to subscribe to Conversations on Dance through your favorite podcast app, and follow us on social media, so you don’t miss a moment from Vail.

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).

Links:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

The post Re-Release: Michael Langlois, Author and Former ABT Dancer appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

COD July Update + Come see us at Vail Dance Festival! Jul 07, 2021

Rebecca pops in today to share some COD updates, including live events and master classes at Vail Dance Festival, and publishing schedule this month.

Links:

Live events: https://vaildance.org/festival-forums-2021/

Master classes: https://vaildance.org/master-class-series-2021/

Thank you to Yumiko for their continued support of COD. Shop online at Yumiko.com.

Follow us on social media @conversationsondance

The post COD July Update + Come see us at Vail Dance Festival! appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(235) Emily Meisner, Director of National Dance Institute Collaborative for Teaching & Learning Jul 01, 2021

Today we are joined by Emily Meisner, the Director of National Dance Institute Collaborative for Teaching & Learning. We have a wonderful chat with Emily about the beginnings of National Dance Institute, founder Jacques d’Amboise’s vision for NDI, how she became involved in the organization, and the amazing work that NDI Collaborative is doing.

NDI Collaborative is a professional development program for teaching artists, dance educators, musicians, and organizations worldwide. Their incredible offerings are now available online and can be accessed from anywhere in the world. Learn more about NDI and NDI Collaborative at nationaldance.org.

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).

Links:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

The post (235) Emily Meisner, Director of National Dance Institute Collaborative for Teaching & Learning appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(234) Joffrey Ballet’s Company Artist Partner Program with April Daly and Annie Lyonswright Jun 23, 2021

As we all know, over the past year businesses and organizations have had to get creative in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Arts organizations are no exception. Today we get to hear about how Joffrey Ballet found a unique way to get their dancers involved in the company’s day-to-day operations. We speak with Joffrey Company Artist, April Daly, and Annie Lyonswright, Joffrey’s Director of Annual Giving about their new initiative, Company Artist Partner Program. Annie spearheaded this program, working closely with April. We chat with the pair about what the last year was like from the artist side and the administration side, and about how they all came together for a common goal.

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com) and Gavin Larsen’s ‘Being a Ballerina’ (gavinlarsen.com).

Links:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

The post (234) Joffrey Ballet’s Company Artist Partner Program with April Daly and Annie Lyonswright appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(233) Jose Sebastian, dancer with American Ballet Theatre and Director of ABT Incubator Jun 17, 2021

This week we are joined by Jose Sebastian, dancer with American Ballet Theatre and Director of ABT Incubator. Jose, a native of New York City, started his dance training at age 8 with the School of American Ballet and continued training there for nearly 10 years. He joined ABT Studio Company in 2006 and American Ballet Theatre as an apprentice in January 2009 and became a member of the corps de ballet in January 2010. In 2020, Sebastian was appointed director of ABT Incubator, ABT’s choreographic workshop program for inspiring the creation of new work.

To learn more about ABT Incubator, visit abt.org, and to watch some of the films from this year’s program, visit American Ballet Theatre’s YouTube Channel.

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com) and Gavin Larsen’s ‘Being a Ballerina’ (gavinlarsen.com).

Links:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

The post (233) Jose Sebastian, dancer with American Ballet Theatre and Director of ABT Incubator appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(232) Ashley Bouder on The Lake Tahoe Dance Festival Jun 10, 2021

This week we are joined by New York City Ballet Principal Dancer, Ashley Bouder. It has been over 4 years since we last had Ashley on the pod, so we have a lot of catch up on. We talk about what this last year has been like for her, about her college courses and teaching career, her advocacy efforts including her association with “Dancers Amplified,” and what she will be performing at this year’s Lake Tahoe Dance Festival.

The Lake Tahoe Dance Festival returns to in person performances this July 27 – 30. See Ashley and other world-renowned dancers, including friend of the pod, Christopher Charles McDaniel of Dance Theatre of Harlem, onstage in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Tickets and more information available here: https://bit.ly/3mGM51U.

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).

We will be returning to the Vail Dance Festival this year. From July 30th – August 9th we will be conducting nine live events with festival artists, recording bonus interviews, and teaching master classes. If you are planning on being in Vail for the festival, tickets for our live events go on sale on June 16th, 2021 at 11am Mountain Time.

Links:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

The post (232) Ashley Bouder on The Lake Tahoe Dance Festival appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(231) Eugenia Zinovieva, Rhode Island Women’s Choreography Project Co-Director and dancer with Festival Ballet Providence Jun 03, 2021

This week we are joined by Eugenia Zinovieva, Co-Director of Rhode Island Women’s Choreography Project and dancer with Festival Ballet Providence. Born in Moscow, Russia, Eugenia moved to the United States at a young age and began her classical ballet training at the Boston Ballet School while also competing as a rhythmic gymnast. She graduated from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts’ high school program under the artistic direction of Ethan Stiefel. She spent a year coaching with SLK Ballet in New York City before coming to Festival Ballet Providence. Eugenia got her start in choreography through a unique program, which she now co-directs called, Rhode Island Women’s Choreography Project or RIWCP.

RIWCP returns on June 26st, 2021. This year’s digital production features six short dance films by up-and-coming women choreographers from New England and beyond. Enjoy inspired works filmed in settings such as mountains, sand dunes, a city apartment, and more. Each dance creator has also had the opportunity to connect with a personal mentor to deepen her creative process this year. For more information on the project and for tickets for their virtual event on June 26th, visit: riwomenschoreographyproject.com.

Eugenia got in touch with us after listening to episode 221, where we discussed our fantasy ballet company. She let us know about RIWCP, so we knew we had to have her on to share her work with our listeners.

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).

Links:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

The post (231) Eugenia Zinovieva, Rhode Island Women’s Choreography Project Co-Director and dancer with Festival Ballet Providence appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(230) Alastair Macaulay on new installments of New York City Center’s ‘Studio 5’ May 26, 2021

Listener favorite and former Chief Dance Critic at the New York Times, Alastair Macaulay returns to the podcast this week. We realize that we have never asked Alastair his origin story in dance, so he gives us background on how the love affair began. We take a few detours to discuss the late Jacques d’Amboise, ‘Dances at a Gathering’, Anthony Tudor, and stories of Balanchine Ballerinas.

Then, Alastair talks with us about the virtual return of City Center’s ‘Studio 5’ series that he hosts. This year, with ‘Studio 5 | Dancing Across Continents’ New York City Center brings us an intimate look at rare pairings of exceptional dance artists from around the world. To watch the films already available, and to be notified when new content goes live, subscribe to City Center’s YouTube Channel, or click here: https://bit.ly/3vqqZrZ. Read Alastair’s recent essays on dance on his website, alastairmacauly.com.

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).

Links:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

The post (230) Alastair Macaulay on new installments of New York City Center’s ‘Studio 5’ appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(229) Jessica Tong, Associate Artistic Director, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago May 20, 2021

This week we are joined by Jessica Tong, Associate Artistic Director of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. Jessica received her formal training at The Ballet School in Salt Lake City and University of Utah. Tong danced with BalletMet in Columbus, Ohio, Eliot Feld’s Ballet Tech in New York, and Hubbard Street 2 before dancing with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago for 11 years.
Jessica was named one of Dance Magazine’s Top 25 to Watch in 2009. After retiring from the stage, she went on to become rehearsal director at Hubbard Street before recently being promoted to Associate Artistic Director.

We talk with Jessica about her career, her work ethic, making the unexpected transition to being in front of the studio, what Hubbard Street has been doing in this past year of COVID, and how she got involved in Final Bow For Yellow Face’s “10,000 Dreams: Virtual Choreography Festival.” More information at yellowface.org.

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).

Links:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

The post (229) Jessica Tong, Associate Artistic Director, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(228) Final Bow For Yellowface’s Phil Chan and Georgina Pazcoguin May 13, 2021

This week we welcome back Phil Chan and Georgina Pazcoguin, founders of the Final Bow For Yellowface. We first spoke with Gina in 2017 in episode 52 and with Phil in May of 2020 in episode 186. This dynamic duo shares with us some background on their organization and their advocacy efforts. We chat about what they have been up to over the past year and what they are working towards in the years to come.

You also won’t want to miss their extraordinary digital festival happening now. This month, Final Bow For Yellowface is hosting the 10,000 Dreams virtual choreography event as an occasion to celebrate a different choreographer of asian descent every day of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This programming is designed to help elevate Asian American choreographic voices and push past the negative racial tropes that have permeated famous ballets of the past. For more information and to watch, visit yellowface.org.

Get Georgina’s book: https://amzn.to/3mvEIw3

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).

Links:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

The post (228) Final Bow For Yellowface’s Phil Chan and Georgina Pazcoguin appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(227) Xin Ying, Principal with Martha Graham Dance Company May 05, 2021

This week on the Conversations on Dance podcast, we are joined by Martha Graham Dance Company Principal Dancer, Xin Ying. Ying was born in China and began dancing at the age of 6 taking classes in Chinese folk dance. At just 15 she entered college and after graduating, she went on to teach dance at the Sichuan University of Culture and Arts. After years of teaching, she decided that she wanted to travel to further her understanding of dance, then bring that knowledge back to her students. Ying received funding from her University to travel to New York City and attend the Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance. From there, her love for the Martha Graham technique blossomed: she took a position in the second company and would go on to join the main company in 2011.

We talk with Ying about her training and education in China, her incredible career trajectory, what made her fall in love with the Graham technique, and what this past year has been like for her.

We recorded this episode on Friday, April 30th before the company’s return to live shows this past weekend. For more information on the company’s live and virtual programming, please visit marthagraham.org.

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).

Links:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

The post (227) Xin Ying, Principal with Martha Graham Dance Company appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(226) Reid & Harriet: Designing Through The Pandemic Apr 29, 2021

Today we are joined by our friends Reid Bartelme and Harriet Jung. Reid and Harriet are exceptionally talented costume designers working with many of the dance world’s most prolific choreographers. The duo come on the pod this week for their third time to share with us what this past year has been like for them, how they participated in virtual works in the summer of 2020, starting to get back to normal with a commission in Australia last month, and what comes next for them.

Listen to our earlier episodes with Reid and Harriet in episodes 21 and 84.

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).

This month, join our friends at Final Bow For Yellowface, as they host the “10,000 Dreams Virtual Choreography Event,” an occasion to celebrate a different choreographer of asian descent every day of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This programming is designed to help elevate Asian American choreographic voices and push past the negative racial tropes that have permeated famous ballets of the past. Join co-founder of Final Bow For Yellowface, Phil Chan, as he moderates a panel of esteemed guests Rohan Barghava, Edward Liaang, Jessica Chen and Brinda Guha on Monday May 3rd, 2021 at 6PM to discuss this project. You can view this event at www.yellowface.org or click the link in the description of this episode.

Links:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

The post (226) Reid & Harriet: Designing Through The Pandemic appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(225) ‘Being a Ballerina: The Power and Perfection of a Dancing Life’ with Gavin Larsen Apr 21, 2021

Today we are re-joined by friend of the pod, Gavin Larsen, former principal dancer with Oregon Ballet Theatre. We first spoke with Gavin in May 2020 in episode 185 about her career and the then timely topic, teaching ballet on Zoom. Today, Gavin returns to talk with us about her book that is officially being released on April 27, 2021. We got advanced copies of the book, which is truly so wonderful and beautifully written. We talk with Gavin about her writing style, her process, and we share and react to small excerpts.

If you would like to get Gavin’s book, ‘Being a Ballerina: The Power and Perfection of a Dancing Life,’ it is available on Amazon, Indiebound, and Bookshop. Links are available in the description of this episode.

A note: We were deeply saddened by the news last week of the passing of our friend, Liam Scarlett. The world has lost a special talent and a bright light. He will be missed by many within the ballet world, as he impacted so many dancers and their careers. We are sending love to his family and his friends around the world, as we mourn with them.

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).

Links:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

The post (225) ‘Being a Ballerina: The Power and Perfection of a Dancing Life’ with Gavin Larsen appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(224) Christopher Charles McDaniel, Dance Theatre of Harlem Apr 14, 2021

Today, on the Conversations on Dance podcast, we are joined by Christopher Charles McDaniel, dancer with Dance Theatre of Harlem. Christopher was born in East Harlem and started his formal training at the Dance Theatre of Harlem School, later going on to train at LaGuardia School of Performing Arts and Ballet Academy East. Christopher has danced professionally with Los Angeles Ballet and Ballet San Antonio, before coming full circle to join Dance Theatre of Harlem.

We talk with Christopher about his start in praise dance at church, his relationship with Arthur Mitchell as a young student at Dance Theatre of Harlem, his trajectory that ultimately lead him back to DTH, and his participation in this year’s Lake Tahoe Dance Festival, where he will be dancing a new commission by Durante Verzola.

Lake Tahoe Dance Festival has just announced their 2021 live, outdoor performances July 27 – 30. Tickets are on sale now by pod seating. See Christopher and other world-renowned dancers, including friend of the pod, Ashley Bouder, onstage in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Tickets and more information available at laketahoedancecollective.org.

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).

Links:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

The post (224) Christopher Charles McDaniel, Dance Theatre of Harlem appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(223) Jillian Vanstone, The National Ballet of Canada Principal Dancer Apr 05, 2021

This week we are joined by National Ballet of Canada Principal Dancer, Jillian Vanstone. A native of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Jillian trained at the Kirkwood Academy of the Performing Arts and Canada’s National Ballet School. She joined The National Ballet of Canada in 1999 and was promoted to Principal Dancer in 2011.

We talk to Jillian all the way from Australia about her career, break out roles, stage fright, what COVID has been like for the dancers of National Ballet of Canada, and about hope for the future.

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

The post (223) Jillian Vanstone, The National Ballet of Canada Principal Dancer appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(222) Andrea Renee Long-Naidu, Former Principal with Dance Theatre of Harlem and current Boston Ballet School Faculty Member Mar 25, 2021

Today we are joined by Andrea Renee Long-Naidu, Former Principal with Dance Theatre of Harlem and current Boston Ballet School Faculty Member. Andrea began her ballet training at the Pennsylvania Ballet School, accepting an apprenticeship position with the company at just 14 years-old. After a year working with the company, she went on to continue her training at the School of American Ballet, then went on to join the New York City Ballet.

She was a corps member with NYCB for eight years, before going on to join Dance Theatre of Harlem under the direction of Arthur Mitchell, where she would go on to rise to the rank of Principal. She began her second career as a teacher in 2008 and joined the Boston Ballet School Faculty in 2020. We talk with Andrea about her incredible career, working with countless dance legends, her time working with Arthur Mitchell, and her second career as a teacher.

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).

Links:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

The post (222) Andrea Renee Long-Naidu, Former Principal with Dance Theatre of Harlem and current Boston Ballet School Faculty Member appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(221) Fantasy Ballet Company – with Evelyn Kocak Mar 18, 2021

This week we are re-joined by our very special co-host and friend, Evelyn Kocak. Recently, there was an article in the New York Times surrounding “What is a ballet body?” We decided, that as these kinds of conversations continue about how to evolve our art form, we thought we would sit down and talk about creating a fantasy company of our own. How could we change things for the better? What would our repertory be? Who would we bring in to be a part of the artistic team? Join us for this fun fantasy experiment.

Catch Evelyn’s last co-host appearance on the pod in episode 211.

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).

Links:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

The post (221) Fantasy Ballet Company – with Evelyn Kocak appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(220) Tamisha Guy, Dancer with Kyle Abraham’s, A.I.M Mar 09, 2021

Today we are joined by Tamisha Guy, dancer with Kyle Abraham’s A.I.M. Tamisha is a native of Trinidad and Tobago and began her formal dance training at Ballet Tech, under the direction of Eliot Feld. She went on to attend SUNY Purchase College as a double major in dance and arts management.

In 2013 she graduated with honors from SUNY Purchase College and joined the Martha Graham Dance Company shortly after. In 2016 Tamisha was selected as one of Dance Magazine’ Top 25 to Watch and received the 2016 Princess Grace Award. Tamisha currently dances with A.I.M, under Artistic Direction of Kyle Abraham, which she joined in 2014.

We catch up with Tamisha in the morning before she starts rehearsal. We Zoom with her to record this episode, while she is staying warm in a mall across the street from the studio. Safely masked, she tells us about her training, how she came to decide to pursue a career in dance, working with Kyle Abraham, and some of her outside pursuits, including two upcoming dance films.

Links:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

The post (220) Tamisha Guy, Dancer with Kyle Abraham’s, A.I.M appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(219) Rebecca and Michael, a check in Mar 04, 2021

It’s just Rebecca and Michael this week on the pod. We do a check in on what we have been up to (Michael got the vaccine!), we take a couple detours, then share a few books we are looking forward to getting our hands on. Thank you to Yumiko for their continued support of the pod. Shop online at Yumiko.com and connect with them on Instagem: @yumiko.

Links:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

The post (219) Rebecca and Michael, a check in appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(218) Craig Hall, New York City Ballet Repertory Director Feb 25, 2021

This week we are joined by Craig Hall, New York City Ballet Repertory Director. Craig was born in Maywood, Illinois. At age 14, he began studying at the Chicago Academy of the Arts and entered the School of American Ballet full time in the fall of 1997. In October 1999, Craig became an apprentice with New York City Ballet, and he joined the Company as a member of the corps de ballet in February 2000. In 2007, he was promoted to soloist.

Craig is currently NYCB Repertory Director and assistant to world renowned New York City Ballet Resident-Choreographer Justin Peck. He’s also a guest teacher at Manhattan Movements Arts Center, coach, and has given master classes and seminars across the U.S.

We talk with Craig about his career, reminisce on some important advice from teachers, talk about his transition to becoming a repetiteur (his first gig was with us at Miami City Ballet), and the work he is doing now.

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).

Links:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

The post (218) Craig Hall, New York City Ballet Repertory Director appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(217) Adriana Pierce, Freelance Dancer and Choreographer Feb 17, 2021

Today we chat with our friend and former Miami City Ballet dancer, Adriana Pierce. We last spoke with Adriana in episode 44 from May 2017. Since that episode, she has since left Miami City Ballet and is now a freelance dancer and choreographer in New York City. She tells us about some of the projects she has been a part of since moving, what the pandemic has been like as a freelance artist, and about her new project with two American Ballet Theatre dancers, #QueerTheBallet, recently featured in the Guardian.

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).

Links:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

The post (217) Adriana Pierce, Freelance Dancer and Choreographer appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(216) Kurt Froman, Celebrity Ballet Coach and Former NYCB Dancer Feb 09, 2021

This week we are joined by celebrity ballet coach and former NYCB dancer, Kurt Froman. Kurt danced senior corps de ballet and soloist parts for over seven years at the New York City Ballet before venturing off to Broadway when he was cast in the leading role of James in the Twyla Tharp/Billy Joel show, Movin’ Out. He amassed numerous Broadway credits before being presented with the opportunity to be Associate Choreographer for the film, Black Swan, where he was the responsible for training and coaching Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel, and overseeing the Corps de Ballet. Since then, he has created a niche for himself as a celebrity ballet coach working on various projects. As a self-proclaimed bun-head, Kurt is a must follow on Instagram, where he shares incredible and rare videos of NYCB dancers and repertoire from his personal collection. Follow him now @kurtfroman or click the link in the description of this episode: https://www.instagram.com/kurtfroman.

Join us for this wonderful chat with Kurt as we go through his expansive and varied career, including wonderful stories of working with celebrities including Natalie Portman and Jennifer Lawrence.

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).

Links:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

The post (216) Kurt Froman, Celebrity Ballet Coach and Former NYCB Dancer appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(215) Lorenzo Pagano, Soloist with Martha Graham Dance Company Feb 02, 2021

Today on the Conversations on Dance podcast, we are joined by Lorenzo Pagano, Soloist with the Martha Graham Dance Company. A native of Torino, Italy, Lorenzo moved to the US as a teenager and trained as a scholarship student at The School at Jacob’s Pillow and The Martha Graham School. He joined the Martha Graham Dance Company in 2012 and dances lead roles in a broad range of the company’s repertoire. We chat with Lorenzo about his beginnings in dance, coming to New York, his early years in the company dancing alongside dancers who had danced for Martha, and how things have changed for him since COVID hit.

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).

Links:

Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5g

The post (215) Lorenzo Pagano, Soloist with Martha Graham Dance Company appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(214) ‘Isolation to Creation’ Docuseries from Works & Process at the Guggenheim Jan 27, 2021

This week we are pleased to bring you a special behind the scenes look at some of the Works & Process creation that has been happening safely throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic. Today we are joined by Ephrat Asherie, New York City-based b-girl, and Duke Dang, General Manager of Works & Process. We hear about Ephrat’s career and her recent work developed at a Works and Process Bubble Residency called, ‘UnderScored.’ Duke offers us an inside view into the arts administration side of this pandemic and how he and his team worked to get dancers and choreographers back to creating.

A four-part docuseries called Isolation to Creation, follows the path of artists who participated in bubble residencies this summer as a part of Works & Process, including Ephrat. The series will stream nationwide on January 27, 2021, and February 3, 10, and 17, at 8pm ET. Access is free on the ALL ARTS app, available at allarts.org, and also will air in the New York metro area on the ALL ARTS TV channel. You won’t want to miss this fascinating look at how dance persevered during this monumental moment in history.

Conversations on Dance is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).

Links:

The post (214) ‘Isolation to Creation’ Docuseries from Works & Process at the Guggenheim appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(213) Gloria Govrin, Balanchine Ballerina (Part II) Jan 19, 2021

Welcome to the second part of our interview with Balanchine Ballerina, Gloria Govrin. If you are tuning in and haven’t heard part one, we hope that you will go back in your feed to episode 212 for our chat with Gloria about her career. Today in Part II, Gloria tells us about where her career took her after retiring from the stage. She has since gone on to a prolific teaching career, being considered one of the leading masters of the Balanchine Technique. She is currently the Artistic Director of Eastern Connecticut Ballet.

Thank you to Yumiko (yumiko.com) for their continued support of Conversations on Dance in 2021.

The post (213) Gloria Govrin, Balanchine Ballerina (Part II) appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(212) Gloria Govrin, Balanchine Ballerina (Part I) Jan 13, 2021

Today we are joined by Balanchine Ballerina, Gloria Govrin. Gloria danced with New York City Ballet from 1959 to 1974 and was promoted to soloist in 1963. An unusually tall dancer, she inspired Balanchine to choreograph several distinctive roles on her. Roles such as Hippolyta in A Midsummer’s Night Dream, Coffee in Nutcracker, the Princess in Firebird, and La Bonne Fee in Harlequinade were stamped with her identity.

After her distinguished stage career, Ms. Govrin has gone on to a prolific teaching career, being considered one of the leading masters of the Balanchine Technique. She is now the Artistic Director of Eastern Connecticut Ballet.

We spoke with Gloria for over an hour and a half, so we will be splitting this interview into two parts. In Part One, we talk with Gloria about her origin in ballet, how she came to join NYCB, dancing for Balanchine, and the many iconic roles he created specifically for her. Be sure to subscribe to Conversations on Dance wherever you get your podcasts, to receive a notification when we publish Part Two of this interview next week. In Part Two we go in depth with Gloria about the trajectory of her teaching career after her retirement from the stage.

Links:

The post (212) Gloria Govrin, Balanchine Ballerina (Part I) appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(211) Unpacking the new Disney+ series, ‘On Pointe’ Jan 09, 2021

Happy New Year and welcome to our first episode of 2021! Today we are joined by a very special co-host and friend, Evelyn Kocak, to chat about the Disney+ series streaming now, ‘On Pointe.’ Evelyn is a former NYCB dancer, Staatsballett Berlin dancer, and former soloist with Pennsylvania Ballet.

Links:

The post (211) Unpacking the new Disney+ series, ‘On Pointe’ appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(210) Laurie Kanyok, Founder of Kanyok Arts Initiative Dec 22, 2020

This week we are joined by Laurie Kanyok, founder of the Kanyok Arts Initiative. Laurie has performed on Broadway, television and film. She played the lead roles in Twyla Tharp’s COME FLY AWAY and MOVIN OUT. Her other Broadway credits include FOSSE, SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, and IN YOUR ARMS. She was the ballet casting consultant for Tony Award winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon’s An AMERICAN IN PARIS. She is the founder of the Kanyok Arts Initiative, which is preparing emerging artists to meet the demands of collegiate and creative endeavors through performance and collaborative experiences. Today we talk with Laurie about her career, how she was inspired to start this organization, and about her non-profit, FATE Foundation-Kids, which offers free online dance classes to all kids ages 5 and up.

Before we begin, a quick note. This is our final episode of 2020. It has truly been a difficult year for us all, but we are grateful to be able to continue this podcast, talking with people who have extraordinary stories and who are finding ways to be creative and innovative during this time. As we close out this year, we hope that if you are able, you will consider offering support to arts organizations that matter to you and that you want to see survive this challenging time. We have had the pleasure of watching first hand how dance is fighting to survive and adapt and now is a wonderful time to support these efforts. Any amount helps.

Thank you all for listening and for your continued support of our podcast. Thank you to Yumiko for making this podcast possible year after year. We love you all and hope that you have a wonderful and safe holiday season. See you in 2021.

Links:

The post (210) Laurie Kanyok, Founder of Kanyok Arts Initiative appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(209) Andreas Heise, Choreographer Dec 15, 2020

Today we are joined by choreographer Andreas Heise. Born in Germany, Andreas began his formal ballet training at the age of 16. In 1998, he joined his first company, Leipziger Ballett, and in 2003, he joined the Norwegian National Ballet in Oslo where he performed many leading roles. In 2006 Andreas started to choreograph regularly for the Norwegian National Ballet and has since choreographed for companies around the world. Today Andreas talks to us about how he came to dance, about his career, his background in music and opera, his choreography, and his dance film for friend of the pod, Trey McIntyre’s streaming service, FLTPK (flatpack). See Andreas’ newest dance film created exclusively for FLTPK starting Friday, December 18th, 2020 at 8pm EST on FLTPK.com. You can join now for as little as $2 per month and your patron dollars go directly to support the artists involved in the platform.

The post (209) Andreas Heise, Choreographer appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(208) Troy Schumacher on BalletCollective’s ‘The Nutcracker at Wethersfield’ Dec 08, 2020

Today we sit down with BalletCollective’s Artistic Director, Troy Schumacher. Troy first came on the podcast in episode 17, back in 2016, where we chat with him about his career at New York City Ballet, his choreography, and his company, BalletCollective. Today, Troy returns to the pod to tell us about his current project, ‘The Nutcracker at Wethersfield.’ In the age of COVID, Troy has taken on the incredible task of creating an immersive live dance experience, with a pod of over 20 dancers. Troy tells us all about this enormous undertaking, how people can support this project, and how you will be able to stream it. More information about BalletCollective can be found at balletcollective.com and streaming information can be found here: https://www.nutcrackeratwethersfield.com/stream.

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (Yumiko.com) and the Dance Edit Podcast.

Links:

The post (208) Troy Schumacher on BalletCollective’s ‘The Nutcracker at Wethersfield’ appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(207) COD’s Best of 2020 Dec 03, 2020

We are back! It’s been a minute, but unfortunately some work obligations took us away from the pod last month. Now, we are back and ready to get back to it! Today we catch up and go through our Conversations on Dance Best of 2020.

Brought to you by Yumiko (Yumiko.com.) “YUMIKO’s holiday collection, comprised of festive ready-to-wear options, will be available in-stores and online this month! Receive a first chance to shop the new items at their Instagram LIVE shopping event on December 15th, plus for the very first time the new 2021 colors will be revealed! These events are a lot of fun and discounts are offered, so be sure to tune in @yumiko on Instagram on the 15th.”

Links:

The post (207) COD’s Best of 2020 appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(206) Leslie Andrea Williams, chorus dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Company Oct 13, 2020

Today we are joined by Leslie Andrea Williams, chorus dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Company. Leslie was born in Newport News, Virginia and grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina. She received her BFA from The Juilliard School. Ms Williams has danced in the Martha Graham Dance Company for six seasons. She performs numerous featured roles in iconic Graham ballets such as The Woman in White in Diversion of Angels and The Pioneering Woman in Appalachian Spring. Her most notable role has been performing the Lead in Chronicle— thefirstBlack dancer to do so. Her performance recently earned Ms. Williams a mention in The New York Times’ “Best Dance of 2019” list. Ms. Williams’s work has been described as “hypnotic” and “larger than life,” and in 2016 she was named in dance magazine as a dancer “On the rise.”

Today we talk with Leslie about her training, her transition to the Graham technique, and her time with the company.

As a note: we wanted to let you know that we will be taking a short time off from Conversations on Dance due to other work commitments. This will be our last episode until the middle of November. We are hoping to make it up to you with some extra bonus content in November, so stay tuned. In the meantime, be sure to connect with us on social media @conversationsondance.

One more note. During the editing process of this episode we realized we had some background noises that were not apparent to us while we were recording. While we tried to edit the episode as much as possible, we appreciate your patience with at home Zoom recordings. Enjoy the episode and we can’t wait to be back with you in November!

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).

The post (206) Leslie Andrea Williams, chorus dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Company appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(205) Jennifer Carlynn Kronenberg, Artistic Director of Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami & former Miami City Ballet Principal Oct 06, 2020

This week we are joined by one of our former colleagues, Jennifer Carlynn Kronenberg. Jennifer is a former Principal Dancer with the Miami City Ballet and is now the co-artistic director of Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami. Jennifer began her dance training in her hometown of Queens, New York, before going on to study at the School of American Ballet. From there, she was spotted by Edward Villella, who asked her to join his company, Miami City Ballet, as an apprentice when she was just 17. She moved through the ranks and became a principal in 2001. She danced in the company’s vast repertoire through to her retirement from the company in 2016.

She and her husband, Carlos Guerra, also a former MCB Principal, went on to found Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami, which is continuing to grow and prosper. Today we talk with Jen about her career, share some of our favorite memories of dancing with her in the company, talk about her transitions into directorship, and what challenges she and the company have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com) and Trey McIntyre’s FLTPK. Learn more at FLTPK.com.

The post (205) Jennifer Carlynn Kronenberg, Artistic Director of Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami & former Miami City Ballet Principal appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(204) Gabe Stone Shayer, American Ballet Theatre Soloist Sep 28, 2020

This week we talk with American Ballet Theatre’s newest soloist dancer, Gabe Stone Shayer. Gabe was born in Philadelphia, where he began his dance training. At 14, he began training full time at the Rock School for Dance Education, before going on to move to Russia to continue his studies at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow. Shayer is the first African-American male to graduate from the Bolshoi Ballet Academy in its nearly 250-year history.

Gabe joined ABT Studio Company in September 2011, the main Company as an apprentice in April 2012 and the corps de ballet in November 2012. Just this month he was promoted to soloist. We talk with Gabe about his training, his time at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, how he came to ABT, what his promotion was like, and some of the incredible projects he has been working on while the company is on hiatus due to COVID.

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com) and Trey McIntyre’s FLTPK. Learn more at fltpk.com.

Links:

The post (204) Gabe Stone Shayer, American Ballet Theatre Soloist appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(203) Ming Luke, Principal Guest Conductor for the San Francisco Ballet and Principal Conductor of the Nashville Ballet Sep 25, 2020

Today, we welcome our first conductor to the podcast, Ming Luke. Ming holds a Master of Fine Arts in Conducting from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and Piano Pedagogy from Westminster Choir College of Rider University. With a background in ballet himself, Ming has conducted for ballet performances around the world. He is currently serving as Music Director for the Merced Symphony and Berkeley Community Chorus and Orchestra; Associate Conductor for the Berkeley Symphony; Principal Guest Conductor for the San Francisco Ballet; and Principal Conductor of the Nashville Ballet.

While live theatre is on hiatus due to COVID-19, Ming has started an online series called “Musical Point(e)s,” a virtual in-depth exploration of how movement and music work together in some of the most beloved ballet in the repertoire. Upcoming programming includes “Romeo and Juliet” on Saturday, Sept 26th, “The Winter’s Tale” on October 3rd, and “The Nutcracker” on October 10th. All events are at 12pm Pacific Time, 3pm Eastern. Access to these conversations are free. Register for access on his website, mingluke.com.

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com) and Trey McIntyre’s FLTPK (flatpack.) Learn more at fltpk.com.

Links:

The post (203) Ming Luke, Principal Guest Conductor for the San Francisco Ballet and Principal Conductor of the Nashville Ballet appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(202) Janie Taylor, L.A. Dance Project Dancer & former NYCB Principal Sep 22, 2020

Our guest today is Janie Taylor, a former principal ballerina with the New York City Ballet, present day dancer with LA Dance Project, repetiteur for the works of Benjamin Millepied, costume designer, and creator of the art newspaper Quarter Marks.

At the New York City Ballet, Janie amassed a broad rep that showcased the full depth and range of her talents in ballets by George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, Justin Peck, and Peter Martins. After her retirement in 2014, Janie began to explore her talents as a costume designer and repetiteur, creating designs for numerous new ballets and staging works for companies all over the world, such as Dutch National Ballet, Miami City Ballet, and American Ballet Theatre.

Janie returned to dancing with the Los Angeles Dance Project in 2016, enchanting audiences once again with her electrifying and unmistakable stage presence. Today we talk to Janie about her broad range of talents and unlikely career path.

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com) and Trey McIntyre’s FLTPK (flatpack). Learn more at FLTPK.com.

Links:

The post (202) Janie Taylor, L.A. Dance Project Dancer & former NYCB Principal appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(201) Alastair Macaulay Sep 14, 2020

Today we check in with listener favorite, Alastair Macaulay. We last spoke with Alastair in 2018 as he was preparing to step down from his post as chief dance critic at the New York Times. We catch up on what he has been working on over the past couple of years, including his research for his book on Merce Cunningham. He tells us about his virtual series for New York City Center that has been exceedingly popular and about his new blog that he will soon be introducing. Be sure to tune into the next installments of City Center’s “Studio 5 Live @ Home” on September 16th, 23rd, and 30th. More information can be found at nycitycenter.org.

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com) and Veyette Virtual Ballet School (veyettevirtualballetschool.com).

Links:

The post (201) Alastair Macaulay appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(200) Rebecca and Michael: Our 200th Episode Sep 08, 2020

It’s our 200th episode of Conversations on Dance! To celebrate, Rebecca and Michael get together to chat about the beginnings of COD, some favorite memories, and catch up on what they have been up to recently.

If you would like to give to the Miami City Ballet dancer relief fund, you can do so here: https://tickets.miamicityballet.org/donate/q/dsf

Thank you as always to our amazing sponsor, Yumiko (yumiko.com). Be sure to check out their new release, the Camila, and enjoy a 15% off introductory rate on all ready to wear and custom orders this month.

This episode is also brought to you by Veyette Virtual Ballet School (veyettevirtualballetschool.com). Launching new group classes starting September 14th.

Links:

The post (200) Rebecca and Michael: Our 200th Episode appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(199) Susan Jaffe, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s New Artistic Director Aug 31, 2020

Today we chat with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s newly appointed Artistic Director, Susan Jaffe. Susan was a Principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre for 22 years, appearing prominently in the international dance scene and frequently dancing with Mikhail Baryshnikov.

She retired from the stage in 2002 at age 40 and went on to serve as an adviser to the chairman of the board of American Ballet Theatre. From 2003-2010, she taught in the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School of American Ballet Theatre and from 2010-2012, she worked with American Ballet Theatre as ballet mistress. Since 2012, Ms. Jaffe has been the dean of dance at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem.

In April 2020, it was announced that Susan would be taking on the role of Artistic Director at PBT. We talk with Susan about her prolific career, dancing with and for Baryshnikov, her ambition, dealing with career stress, & her new position in the dance world.

Learn more about the Susan Jaffe Series: https://www.susanjaffe.com

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com) and Veyette Virtual Ballet School (veyettevirtualballetschool.com).

Links:

The post (199) Susan Jaffe, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s New Artistic Director appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(198) Megan LeCrone, Soloist New York City Ballet Aug 24, 2020

Today we are joined by Megan LeCrone, soloist with the New York City Ballet. Megan was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and at age 14, began studying with Melissa Hayden and Duncan Noble at the North Carolina School of the Arts. Megan entered the School of American Ballet full-time in the fall of 2001, and in November 2001 she became an apprentice with New York City Ballet.

She joined the Company as a member of the corps de ballet in October 2002 and was promoted to soloist in February 2013.

We talk with Megan about her training, what brought her to SAB, how she joined the company, dealing with injuries, and her close working relationship with Peter Martins.

This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).

Links:

The post (198) Megan LeCrone, Soloist New York City Ballet appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

(197) Peter Boal, Pacific Northwest Ballet Artistic Director, on Ballet Sun Valley Aug 17, 2020

This week we welcome Pacific Northwest Ballet Artistic Director, Peter Boal, back to the podcast. We first spoke with Peter in March of 2017, for a fantastic conversation surrounding his career and directorship. (Tune into episode 36 with Peter). Today, we catch up with Peter to hear about his experience leading PNB through the COVID-19 pandemic, how the dancers are safely and creatively returning to the studios to work, and about the incredible virtual programming that PNB has been curating exclusively for Ballet Sun Valley.

On August 23rd at 7pm MST (9pm EST), tune into Ballet Sun Valley’s exclusive one-night only streaming event featuring PNB. Peter tells gives us a preview of the works we will be seeing and how these pieces are being filmed especially for this event. For more information on how to register to have the performance streamed to your home, visit: balletsunvalley.org.

Conversations on Dance is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).

Links: