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(13) John Clifford: Part II Sep 15, 2016

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We return for part two of our conversation with former New York City Ballet Principal Dancer John Clifford. John was a dancer with NYCB from 1966-1974 and also choreographed eight works for the company. Mr. Clifford had a very close relationship with Balanchine, and he continues to share wonderful stories about his career, his choreography, George Balanchine, and Jerome Robbins.

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(12) John Clifford: Dancing for Balanchine Sep 06, 2016

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John Clifford, former New York City Ballet Principal Dancer, joins us this week to talk about his career and share stories of George Balanchine. John was a dancer with NYCB from 1966-1974 and also choreographed eight works for the company. Mr. Clifford had a very close relationship with Balanchine, and we are thrilled to have him share him memories with us today.

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(11) Justin Peck: A Conversation with NYCB Resident Choreographer Aug 29, 2016

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Justin Peck joins Michael and Rebecca in Miami to discuss his choreography, his process, art, and other inspirations. Join us as we explore the world of the hottest choreographic commodity in the ballet world.

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(10) Talking Injuries with Patricia and Jeanette Delgado Aug 22, 2016

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We are back for a second installment with Miami City Ballet Principals Patricia and Jeanette Delgado. This week we discuss dealing with and preventing injuries.

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(9) The Journey of Dancing Sisters: Patricia and Jeanette Delgado Aug 15, 2016

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America’s dancing sweethearts, Patricia and Jeanette Delgado join us this week to look back on their careers. Patricia is the older sister, but it turns out they started dancing at the same time. Follow their journey as they fulfill their dreams together by becoming Principal Dancers at Miami City Ballet.

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(7) Part 2 of Our Conversation with Dance Critic, Leigh Witchel Aug 01, 2016

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Leigh Witchel, esteemed dance critic, discusses why he thinks that today’s best a brightest choreographers are creating their best work on Miami City Ballet. We talk choreography, ballet’s classic productions, and his favorite ballerinas to follow. Sponsored by Ballet in the City.

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(6) A Conversation with Esteemed Dance Critic, Leigh Witchel Jul 25, 2016

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Esteemed dance critic, Leigh Witchel sits down with Michael and Rebecca to discuss his dance career, how he crafts reviews, and how dancers should react to what they read on the internet. Sponsored by: Ballet in the City. balletinthecity.org

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(5) Breaking Into A Career in Ballet: College v. Company Auditions Jul 18, 2016

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This week we respond to a question from an audience member: How do I convince my parents that I need to defer college to pursue a career in ballet? Hosts Rebecca King and Michael Sean Breeden discuss their experiences, the experiences of other professional dancers, and which colleges offer great dance programs.

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(4) Ballet Topics in the Mainstream Jul 11, 2016

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This week, hosts Rebecca King and Michael Sean Breeden of Miami City Ballet discuss ballet topics that have been making news, including Misty Copeland, women in choreography, and Pennsylvania Ballet’s transition to new leadership.

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(3) Life as a Professional Dancer Jul 01, 2016

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Hosts Rebecca King and Michael Sean Breeden return this week to discuss life as a professional dancer. They describe in detail what their day to day routine is, discuss rehearsal period, performances, tours, and much more. Delve into the world of Miami City Ballet dancers with this week’s pod.

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