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Conversations on Dance

Conversations on Dance is an award winning podcast hosted by former Miami City Ballet dancers Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden. Since 2016, the podcast has provided an inside look at the world of dance through in-depth interviews with the field’s most influential dancers, choreographers, musicians, directors, and educators. With a mission to educate, inspire, and connect, Conversations on Dance goes beyond performance to uncover the stories, insights, and artistry that shape the dance world today.

Each week, listeners are invited into candid conversations that highlight the intelligence, passion, and creative process of those working at the highest levels of the art form. With over 500 episodes and partnerships with institutions like the Vail Dance Festival, Works & Process at the Guggenheim, Performing Arts Houston, San Francisco Ballet, The Kennedy Center, and more, the podcast has become a trusted and celebrated voice in the global dance community.

Conversations on Dance was the recipient of the 2024 Clive Barnes Award for Journalism and Media Achievement.

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Latest Episodes:

(26) Holiday Break Dec 22, 2016

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As many of you are, we are taking a short break for the holidays: we will return on January 2nd with new content! Subscribe now so you will automatically be notified of new content. In the meantime, you won’t want to miss the fun content we have planned for our social media. Follow us on Instagram, @conversationsondance, Facebook.com/conversationsondance, and Twitter, @convoondance. If you would like to suggest future content or offer feedback, email rebecca@tendusunderapalmtree.com.

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(25) Sara & Leigh-Ann Esty of ‘An American in Paris’ Broadway Tour Dec 19, 2016

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Today we are joined by Sara & Leigh-Ann Esty of ‘An American in Paris’ Broadway Tour. Sara danced with Miami City Ballet for 10 years before leaving in 2013 to join the original cast of ‘An American in Paris’ on Broadway. During the show’s run in New York, Sara was an ensemble member, and the alternate for the show’s lead female role, Lise. Leigh-Ann Esty left Miami City Ballet at the end of last season after 12 years with the company. She has now joined Sara, her identical twin, on the nationwide tour of ‘An American in Paris.’ The pair are both staring in the lead role of Lise, and Leigh also is a member of the ensemble. The show is choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, a prolific choreographer in the ballet world, who won a Tony award for the production. This interview was recorded just after the tour’s opening in November, and since then the girls have performed over 50 shows. They are currently touring around Florida, and are prepping for their Miami homecoming the week of December 26th. For ticket info, please visit, www.anamericaninparisbroadway.com

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(24) Sara Mearns, Principal Dancer with New York City Ballet Dec 12, 2016

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Today we are joined by Sara Mearns, Principal Dancer with New York City Ballet. Ms. Mearns entered the School of American Ballet in 2001, became an apprentice with the New York City Ballet in 2003 and by 2008 she was a Principal. Sara is one of today’s most celebrated classical ballerinas. She has an extensive rep with the company, and has originated roles in work’s by renowned choreographers including Alexei Ratmansky, Justin Peck, and Christopher Wheeldon. In addition to her busy dancing career, Sara serves on the advisory board of Dance NYC, is an Ambassador for Nigel Lythgoe’s Dizzy Feet foundation, and has a partnership with Cole Haan where she collaborates for a 3-year campaign designing ballet flats and handbags.

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(23) PNB’s Doug Fullington, Examining The History Behind The Nutcracker Dec 05, 2016

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This week we are joined by Doug Fullington, assistant to the artistic director at Pacific Northwest Ballet and their education program’s manager. Mr. Fullington is a lauded dance historian, capable of reading Stepanov notation, a classical ballet notation system developed in Russia. He’s contributed to the reconstruction of many 19th century works, including ‘The Daughter of Pharaoh’, ‘Le Corsaire’, and recently, PNB’s ‘Giselle’. In 2000, he was named principal researcher for the George Balanchine Foundation’s project entitled ’Popular Balanchine’. We are thrilled today to talk to Doug about the compelling and perhaps little known history behind America’s most beloved holiday tradition, the Nutcracker.

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(22) Julie Kent, Artistic Director of The Washington Ballet Nov 28, 2016

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This week we are joined by Julie Kent, Artistic Director of The Washington Ballet. Ms Kent danced with American Ballet Theater for over 30 years, 22 of those as a Principal Dancer, and is one of the company’s most celebrated performers. She retired from the stage in 2015 to a 23 minute standing ovation. She then went on to head the ABT summer intensive until this past July when she was named Artistic Director of the Washington Ballet.

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(21) Reid & Harriet, Costume Designers Nov 21, 2016

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Today we are joined by Reid Bartleme and Harriet Jung, prolific costume designers working in New York City. The pair met in classes at The Fashion Institute of Technology and founded Reid & Harriet designs in 2011. Since then, they have designed costumes for some of the most sought after current choreographers, and costumed productions at American Ballet Theater, New York City Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and Miami City Ballet. (Reid & Harriet, Costume Designers)

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(20) Sarah Hay, Actress and Ballerina Nov 15, 2016

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This week we are pleased to welcome Sarah Hay, Actress and Ballerina. She is a former dancer with the Semperoper Ballet in Dresden and the star of the Starz mini series “Flesh and Bone.” Ms. Hay was nominated for a Golden Globe and a Critics choice award, and a winner of a Satellite award for her portrayal of Claire Robbins in the series. She is now living in Los Angeles and has a reccurring role in a new comedy series “I’m Dying Up Here” coming in 2017.

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(19) Carling Talcott-Steenstra, Royal Danish Ballet Nov 08, 2016

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This week we welcome Carling Talcott-Steenstra of the Royal Danish Ballet. After starting her career at Miami City Ballet, Carling set her sights on Europe. After transitioning to life overseas, she joined the cast of the Starz limited series, “Flesh and Bone.” Ms. Talcott-Steenstra has been very open in past years about her struggles with anorexia and today she opens up to offer an honest and raw interview. (Carling Talcott-Steenstra, Royal Danish Ballet)

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(18) Nicole Mitchell, New York City Ballet Assistant Stage Manager Oct 31, 2016

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Nicole Mitchell, New York City Ballet Assistant Stage Manager, joins Rebecca and Michael this week to bring you closer to another aspect of theater: the happenings backstage. As she says, “If you do your job well, no one knows you did it at all. But if you make a mistake you run the risk of taking the audience out of the moment.”

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(17) Troy Schumacher of NYCB and BalletCollective Oct 24, 2016

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This week we are joined by Troy Schumacher, a Corps member with New York City Ballet and Artistic Director of BalletCollective. Mr. Schumacher gives us insight into creating a company from the ground up, his vision for BalletCollective, and his performances coming up on October 27th and 28th at NYU’s Skirball Center.

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