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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:

(16) Allison DeBona of Ballet West and Breaking Pointe Oct 17, 2016

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Allison DeBona, first soloist with Ballet West, first came on the national stage in 2012 as a star on the CW’s reality show, ‘Breaking Pointe.’ Allison chats with us about her journey to the world of professional ballet, how she built her brand, and how ballet is portrayed in the mainstream media.

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(15) James Whiteside, Principal at American Ballet Theater Oct 04, 2016

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Michael and Rebecca sit down with American Ballet Theater Principal Dancer James Whiteside for an inside look into his career, his work at ABT, and what inspires him.

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(14) Virtual Mailbag: We Answer Your Questions Sep 26, 2016

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Michael and Rebecca sit down this week to answer listener questions submitted via Tendus Under A Palm Tree .com, by email, and by social media. They discuss how they prepare for a show, how many shows they perform each year, define Balanchine technique, then answer questions from the BuzzFeed article “Questions we want to ask dancers.”

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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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