Conversations on Dance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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