Eugene Ballet: At the Barre

Theaters are sacred places. They are the spaces where choreographers can tell their stories and share their art, where composers and musicians can present a score and deliver it with generous artistic consideration, or even where lectures, broadway shows, and plays have a chance to live on stage and impart their great art in a symbiotic relationship that dares to be rivaled to the same degree in other domains. So truly, there is a special nature that exists within those spaces. The art that happens to exist and grace these stages may be ephemeral in the sense that once the show is over and everyone has left, another show will take its place like clockwork. However, the people, ideas, and art that make their mark on these stages, as well as the impression they leave on us, live on within those walls well after we have all moved on, they add to the history, personality, and electricity that can be sensed and felt in the air of theaters everywhere. In todays episode, I sit down with Penny Saunders, resident choreographer of Grand Rapids ballet and creator of “ghost light” which will be featured in the celebration of the uncommon woman. Join us as we discuss the ideas behind “ghost light”, what you can expect to see when experiencing this ballet, and much more. Please enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

In today's episode, I sit down with Choreographer Nicole Haskins to talk about her ballet "Illuminations", the role that chance encounters and snapshot moments play in our lives, and so much more. Please enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

Today, I sit down with Eugene ballet's resident choreographer, Suzanne Haag to discuss her original choreography “With Your Own Wings”, what this piece and celebration mean to her, and so much more. Please enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

So much has happened since we last met- a new season has begun, we successfully made our return to the stage after a long hiatus from live performances, and we are now in the process of bringing a very special program to life, “the celebration of the uncommon woman”. All this to say, it has been a busy time, and readjusting to the daily routine, physical strain, and regular exertion that is required for and intrinsic to the unique demands of our work. But I can say with certainty that it's so good to be back.  Over the course of the next week, we present to you the voices, views and perspectives of the amazing choreographers behind our program in some fascinating, bite sized episodes that you can listen to anywhere and anytime. In this episode, I sit down with Eugene Ballet's artistic director Toni Pimble to talk about the significance of this program both from a historical perspective and in the present tense, what excites her the most about this program, and much more. Please enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

Antonio checks in on his class work, rehearsals, and his artistic pursuits outside the ballet studio. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

New Series. Join Mark Tucker and Alessandro Angelini in a new short series where we sit down with a dancer on a rehearsal break and catch up with what they are working on in class, current ballets they are rehearsing, their current inspirations, and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

In today’s episode I sit down with Artist in Residence Rachel Richardson from ABT, one of the world's leading ballet companies. Rachel was born and raised in Eugene. We talk about her early training and her road to ABT. We discuss freedom in dance and where that comes from. We talk about class mentality and competitive dancers. I ask about her favorite ballets and what she enjoys about ABT. And finish with what it's like to be exposed to culture from around the world due to the abundances of diversity in dance. It was a joy speaking with her, enjoy the episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

In this episode I sat down with Eugene Ballet company dancers Sarah Kosterman and Josh Downard to discuss how they have been using their time away from the company to grow closer to their art and come back to dancing life stronger than they left it. They have been working on pas de deux's from different eras of classical ballet as well as some of Artistic Director Toni Pimble’s repertoire. We get into the challenges of self-coaching, their personal discoveries, where they sourced the choreography, studying other dancers, and how having freedom to choose what they work on has invigorated their passion for dance. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

Join Alessandro as he sits down with principal dancers Mark and Danielle to discuss their new family, what it was like performing while pregnant, and all of the challenges and surprises of being parents while dancing.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

The new Midtown Arts Center is truly a state of the art facility, that is made obvious by its sweeping and striking design. In this episode, we find out just how cutting edge it is. Join Alessandro for an exclusive, behind the scenes, auditory adventure from the ground up of Eugene Ballet's new home. We have never been so excited for the arts in our community. Please enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

Join Principal Dancers Mark Tucker and Danielle Tolmie for a little recap of 2020 and some things to look forward to in the New Year. At the end of the segment stay tuned as some of the dancers of Eugene Ballet share their goals for 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

Eugene Ballet has a rich history of touring throughout the United States and the world. Every year we tour the Pacific Northwest while bringing "The Nutcracker" to thousands of people who would otherwise go without this holiday tradition. Additionally, Eugene Ballet has been on tour to Taiwan three times. In today's episode, Alessandro sits down with Eugene Ballet's artistic Director Toni Pimble to learn about the cultural ramifications and significance of over 40 years of touring. Join us as we reflect on what it means to not be performing "The Nutcracker" for the very first time in the company's history and what that means for all of us here at Eugene Ballet. Please Enjoy.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

In today's episode I sit down with our Resident Choreographer Suzanne Haag and Associate Artistic Director Jennifer Martin. Both long time dancers with the company, we recount numerous Nutcracker stories and antics that have occurred over the years. We explain backstage competitions, party scene games, battle scene carnage, and much more. Enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

Antonio is the Artistic Director of Instaballet. He is creative and existential by nature and has a very unique and deep way of thinking about dance. During our conversation we discuss what he enjoys most when watching a dancer, the live art industry’s forced shift to digital experiences in viewing performances, and his dance training. We also talk about what it was like to dance for Disney and how his exposure to musical theater helped improve his confidence. We finish up by reminiscing about our childhood together and how Instaballet has changed his view of what the audience experiences in a show. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

Tune in as the dancers of Eugene Ballet share what they are thankful for. Have a healthy happy holiday. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

This week, I sat down for an in depth conversation with nutritional therapist, Jenny Noland. Jenny is knowledgable and passionate about nutrition and wellness. I hope you all learn as much a I did and can carry some of this knowledge with you in the future. Reach out to us with any questions for Jenny about nutrition, sleep, wellness, stress, or anything you want to know more about at podcast@eugeneballet.org or through our Instagram and we will get back together to field audience questions. Also you can learn more about Jenny and her practice at https://www.jennynoland.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

In this episode, new dancer, Abigrace Diprima and Principal Dancer Mark Tucker sit down and get to know each other. They discuss a multitude of topics from when and how she fell in love with dance, sharing the same school, how she uses her performance nerves, what attracted her to Eugene Ballet, and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

Mark and Alessandro sit down to process what Eugene Ballet's first ever live streamed show meant to them as individual dancers, how the contributions from "Home is Where The Art is" are helping our company walk through the doors of our new home, and much more. If you missed our fundraiser performance and would like to support The Ballet, head to eugeneballet.org/double-door-challenge/ for more information. If you missed our fundraiser performance, tickets can be found at experienceballet.org for $10. Please enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

In this episode, we sit down with Mark Tucker, Danielle Tolmie, and Hayley Tavonatti to get a sense of what their process has been in the run up to our first ever live streamed event. Be sure to check out experienceballet.org and get your tickets for this exciting return to the stage! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

Join Suzanne, and her dancers, Alessandro Angelini, Abigrace Diprima, Sarah Kosterman, and Ethan Boresow as they share insight from their personal perspectives on "In Place" that will be featured in our upcoming virtual fundraiser "Home Is Where the Art Is" on October the 31st at 7:30pm PDT. Experience this live production at experienceballet.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

Join Eugene Ballet Principal Dancer Reed Souther (Dracula), Company Dancer Erin Johnson (Lucy), and Associate Artistic Director Jennifer Martin (Repetiteur) as they share insight from their personal perspectives on The Dracula and Lucy Pas de Deux that will be featured in our upcoming virtual fundraiser "Home Is Where the Art Is" on October the 31st.  Experience this live production at experienceballet.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

Join Mark Tucker in a discussion with Artistic Director Toni Pimble and lead architect Paul Dustrud as they talk about Eugene Ballet’s new building, the inspiration for it’s design, it collaboration with the community, and what it means for the future of the company. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

The coronavirus pandemic has affected our lives in so many different ways. Brian McWhorter is the Associate Professor of Music at the University of Oregon and Music Director of Orchestra Next. In today's episode we get Brian's take on what he anticipates some of the obstacles arts organizations will be facing in the next year, how to navigate those challenges, and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

Please join Associate Artistic Director Jennifer Martin and Principal dancers Danielle Tolmie and Mark Tucker in a conversation on their take of what artistry is in classical ballet, the challenges of balancing technique and emotion, and the moments in their career that have helped shape how they define what artistry means to them. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

Thank you for tuning into another episode of Eugene Ballet: at the Barre. Today's episode is a bit different than our usual format. We wanted to take this opportunity to announce some exciting news, episodes you can expect to hear in the next week, how you can be involved with this podcast, and much more. Please enjoy and don’t forget to visit eugeneballet.org/support if you would like to know more about how you can support Eugene Ballet. Email us at podcast@eugeneballet.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

Alessandro and Will sit down with Josh Neckels to discuss his career as a stage manager and executive director as well as the impact of Eugene Ballet on its community and vice versa. Please enjoy and don’t forget to visit eugeneballet.org and click on the support icon. Email us at podcast@eugeneballet.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

Thank you for tuning into this episode of Eugene Ballet: at the Barre. In today’s episode we have the pleasure of sitting down with and meeting new dancer Kyra Laubacher. We discuss her introduction to ballet, decision to dance while attending university, her path to Eugene Ballet, and much more. Kyra recently wrote an article that was published in Pointe Magazine about what it's like to start a new career in ballet at this point in time titled "What It's Like to Start My Ballet Career After Months of Training at Home". The link the that article is here- https://www.pointemagazine.com/starting-ballet-career-during-covid19-2647433372.html?fbclid=IwAR1giBDCDyhP73ou_WjRD20oD6MQIR_xBRLYN3dWwkORtXcRnHoXWuxfIPA  We hope you enjoy this episode. Please "Like" or "Subscribe" to this podcast on your favorite streaming platform.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

Thank you for tuning into Eugene Ballet: at the Barre! In this episode we have the pleasure of conversing with our special guest and resident choreographer, Suzanne Haag.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

In this episode, we have an in-depth interview and discussion with new company dancer Antonio Lopez.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

In this episode Alessandro sits down with Will to discus his training in dance and path to Eugene Ballet, as well as his involvement in this podcast. Please enjoy and don’t forget to visit eugeneballet.org and click on the support icon. Email us at podcast@eugeneballet.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

In this episode, Mark sits down with Alessandro to talk about his dance education, and professional career as a male dancer. Enjoy the discussion, and feel free to send us an email or voice memo on what you would like to hear in future episodes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

Join Mark Tucker, Danielle Tolmie, and Hayley Tavonatti as they dive into their dance backgrounds and discuss how ballet has become so much more than their passion but a huge part of their identity. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

EB dancers Sarah Kosterman, Mark Tucker, and Danielle Tolmie discuss and share stories of what its like to step in last minute and perform for an audience, what the pressures are, the head space, and what it could mean for your career. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

In this episode, we discuss the journey of returning to the studio. The health and safety aspects of sharing dance space, the reasons and motivation for being there in the first place, and lastly future discussions we are looking to have with our Eugene Ballet family. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

Hello! Welcome to Eugene Ballet: At the Barre, a podcast produced by the dancers of Eugene Ballet. Please join us in our first ever conversation with Alessandro, Mark, and Will where they discuss the drastic changes to our art form due to this pandemic, the relationship between Zoom and ballet, and our insights into what our future might look like. We look forward to sharing what is going on at Eugene Ballet with you, and hope you will continue to tune into this podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eugeneballet/support

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