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Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall in a dance studio at one of the most prestigious ballet companies in the world? Or wondered what was going through Giselle's mind as she lifted her leg to her ear? There is a lot more to the politics of dance than lithe women wearing pointe shoes being ho…

Barry Kerollis, Premier Dance Network


    • Sep 4, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 178 EPISODES

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    179 - Separating the Artist from the Person

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 32:04


    Barry returns after a several month hiatus to share how recent events in his personal life have taught him to separate the artist from his personal self.

    178 - The Differences Between Visibility and Success

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 37:57


    Oftentimes, social media influencers are looked upon as famous, important, and successful. While their curated feeds exaggerate their finest qualities, offer careful insight into struggles they want you to see, and expand upon their feelings of self-importance as a voice with a platform, it doesn't necessarily equate to them being successful in their field or having the qualities to achieve their goals. In this week's episode, Barry discusses the differences and similarities between visibility and success. Listen in for a chat on how they can be entirely separate or interwoven and how visibility has shifted from the work of organizations to that of the individual.

    177 - Are we in the Modern Dark Ages?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 50:50


    Since September 11, 2001, the United States has lived in a constant state of fear. Whether this relates to war, economic collapse, and political turmoil or mass death from a pandemic, climate disaster, and intellectual decline, there is constant bombardment of frightening news that we have easy access to digest on a daily basis. In this episode, Barry discusses how art is often a reflection of the times we live in and how his experience watching new choreography over the past two decades has pushed him to believe that we are living in the modern dark ages.

    176 ~ What's Right? - Executing the Same Steps Differently

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 52:32


    With so many styles of ballet training, there are a variety of ways to execute the same foundational steps depending on the teacher's opinions at the front of the room. Listen in for a conversation discussing the different executions of many ballet steps, why they are taught that way, and whether there is truly any right or wrong.

    175 - How I Judge at Ballet Competitions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2022 66:14


    Fresh off his recent experience judging for the international ballet competition Youth America Grand Prix, Barry shares what he often looks for when judging dance competitions.

    173 - 10 Favorite Nutcracker Memories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 43:56


    As the holiday season fast approaches, Barry looks back on his favorite experiences throughout his career in the Nutcracker. http://www.patreon.com/movementhq Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website

    174 - Programming during Covid Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 50:22


    The Performing Arts have been the first to shut down and last to open up in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen in as Barry shares what it is like to program dance works for public consumption during modern times.

    172 - Applying for Grants as a Dance Maker

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 51:05


    Without government support for dance companies in the United States, most organizations are forced to rely on grants to cover expenses. Listen in for a conversation about finding grants, applying for them, and what you get if you are one of the lucky ones to be selected to receive funding.    http://www.patreon.com/movementhq Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website

    171 - Dance Educator vs. Dance Teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 42:57


    Is there a difference between a dance educator and a dance teacher? Listen in for a detailed discussion on why dance educators make deeper impacts upon their students.    http://www.patreon.com/movementhq   Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website

    170 - Advising for Dancers and Dance Organizations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 50:13


     With years of experience in the dance world both onstage and off, Barry offers tips and insights to dancers and organizations of all kinds. Listen in to learn more!    http://www.patreon.com/movementhq   Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website

    169 - Starting the School Year on the Right Foot

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 47:11


    Back in June, it felt like the U.S. was back on track towards a regular 2021-2032 school year. But as news continues to break, it looks like we are in for another season of being fluid with how classes will be conducted, what type of protective measures will need to be in place, and more. Listen in to this episode for tips to get yourself started on the right foot to enjoy the new school year regardless of what happens with the state of the pandemic.   http://www.patreon.com/movementhq   Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website

    168 - Mental Health Isn't News to Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 57:31


    After a two month hiatus, Barry is back for more engaging dance content! This week he talks about his journey with mental health as a person and dancer and shares thoughts on how mental health is the next major hurdle to clear in the dance world.    http://www.patreon.com/movementhq   Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website

    Why I Talk Dance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 39:25


    Listen in for a conversation discussing why host Barry Kerollis feels so passionate about candidly sharing his experiences, both good and bad, in the dance world.   http://www.patreon.com/movementhq   Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website

    166 ~ Systemic Sexual Harassment & Liam Scarlett

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 52:13


    http://www.patreon.com/movementhq   Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website

    165 ~ 5th Anniversary Episode - 5 Things I’ve Learned Since Starting to Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 52:13


    In this very special 5th anniversary episode, Barry shares 5 important lessons he’s learned about a life and career in dance since he began podcasting in 2016.   http://www.patreon.com/movementhq   Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website

    164 - Are You Ready to Move Away to Train?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 42:43


     It’s every kid’s dream to be swooped up by a famous training program to press forth on their path to realize a career in dance. But many parents, teachers, and kids question whether it is time to move away from home to go to that finishing program. Listen in to this week’s episode for recommendations and thoughts on what to look for in a kid when considering whether they are ready to leave the nest.   http://www.patreon.com/movementhq   Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website

    163 - Thoughts on Reopening the Performing Arts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021 49:59


    With New York allowing the Performing Arts to operate at a limited capacity starting on April 2nd, Barry offers his thoughts, hopes, and fears on what this could look like and how organizations and artists may be affected.   http://www.patreon.com/movementhq   Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website

    162 - Pushing for Things in Your Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 48:03


    There are many times in one’s life when you will push for things you need, whether it’s fair conditions, pay, casting, or fixing inappropriate behavior. Listen in as Barry describes the art of pushing for things in your career and explains why you can’t always control the outcome no matter how logical one’s reasoning may be.    http://www.patreon.com/movementhq   Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website

    161 - Creating Dance for Film

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 41:53


    With live performances shut down across the nation, the dance world has turned to film to present new works. Listen in for tips and recommendations if you are looking to create dance for film.   http://www.patreon.com/movementhq   Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website

    160 - Funny Stories from Studio to Stage

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 56:01


    It’s dark and cold outside and the news isn’t always great, so this week Pas de Chát decided to lighten things up. Listen in for fun retellings of Barry’s funniest experiences both onstage and in the studio.   http://www.patreon.com/movementhq   Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website

    159 - What is Contemporary Dance?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 49:17


    We live in an age where contemporary dance is everywhere, yet few programs offer training exclusively in this style and no two contemporary dancers move alike. Listen in as Barry discusses the evolution of contemporary dance in America, how he interprets this style, how to train to become a contemporary dancer, and more.   http://www.patreon.com/movementhq   Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website

    158 - Merry Xmas and happy new year ~ 10 Wishes for 2021!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 49:17


    Merry Xmas and happy new year ~ 10 Wishes for 2021!   As we head into the new year, Barry shares his wishes for the Performing Arts in 2021. Happy New Year   http://www.patreon.com/movementhq   Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website

    157 - How Patreon Can Help the Arts Survive

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 49:09


    In a time when the arts have suffered so much, Patreon is a great platform that can bring in extra income and engage audiences for companies, school, artists, and beyond. Listen in as Barry shares what he learned while launching a Patreon to fund Movement Headquarters new Nutcracker. http://www.patreon.com/movementhq   Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website Barry Kerollis website   Dancing Off Stage Blog   Life of a Freelance Dancer Blog   Barry Kerollis You Tube Channel

    156 - Why I’m Grateful in 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 49:14


    Every time anybody mentions the year 2020, it is stated in a way that sounds utterly dreadful. While it has been a hard year, there is still much to be thankful for. Listen in to hear why Barry is still grateful for what 2020 has brought. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website Barry Kerollis website   Dancing Off Stage Blog   Life of a Freelance Dancer Blog   Barry Kerollis You Tube Channel

    155 - 10 Reasons I Miss the Corps de Ballets

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 39:17


    While there is always talk about dancers who never made it out of the Corps de Ballet, there is something special about dancing with a group of colleagues regularly. Listen in for Barry’s Top 10 reasons he misses dancing in the Corps. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website Barry Kerollis website   Dancing Off Stage Blog   Life of a Freelance Dancer Blog   Barry Kerollis You Tube Channel

    154 - Will the Performing Arts Ever Be the Same Again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 39:17


    With extended closures of dance organizations and theatres the arts have been significantly impacted by the pandemic. In this episode, Barry ponders whether the arts will come back and whether organizations can survive this trying time.  Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website Barry Kerollis website   Dancing Off Stage Blog   Life of a Freelance Dancer Blog   Barry Kerollis You Tube Channel

    153 - Getting Back in Shape Smartly

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 40:01


    Nobody should be returning to the studio and jumping back into full class. Listen in for a comprehensive plan on how to build yourself back in shape; from barre to center and jumps. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website Barry Kerollis website   Dancing Off Stage Blog   Life of a Freelance Dancer Blog   Barry Kerollis You Tube Channel

    152 - Getting In Trouble with Your Art

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 69:21


    While many people enjoy art as a form of entertainment, recreation, and escape, they don’t realize that it is often used to create a deeper impact. A great deal of art is used to make political statements, question ingrained values, and so much more. Listen in to today’s episode, as Barry talks about being honest in your art and how to be prepared when you get in trouble if your art provokes negative feelings amongst your audience.

    151 - 10 Things I Wish My Students Knew

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 54:51


    In today’s episode, Barry shares a range of items he wishes students knew before entering his classroom. Listen in for thoughts ranging from body language to researching teachers. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website Barry Kerollis website   Dancing Off Stage Blog   Life of a Freelance Dancer Blog   Barry Kerollis You Tube Channel

    150 - Developing Outdoor Performances

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 50:41


    With indoor dance performances closed for the foreseeable future, the only way to hold a show is to do it outdoors. Listen in to this week’s episode to hear how Barry has built socially distanced outdoor pop-up performances to be performed around New York City throughout August and how you can build your own outdoor dance events. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website Barry Kerollis website   Dancing Off Stage Blog   Life of a Freelance Dancer Blog   Barry Kerollis You Tube Channel

    149 - How I Got My Creativity Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 35:51


    Many of us have felt frozen over the past months as a pandemic, civil unrest, and political strife have overtaken our country. In this episode, Barry shares the steps he took to slowly regain his creativity as a dance maker without putting pressure or expectation upon himself.  Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website Barry Kerollis website   Dancing Off Stage Blog   Life of a Freelance Dancer Blog   Barry Kerollis You Tube Channel

    148 - Diversifying Income Streams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 48:07


    As the Heroes Act comes to an end and COVID-19 restrictions remain on performing arts, many artists fear they won’t financially survive. Listen in to this week’s episode for ideas on how dancers can diversify their income streams to bring in additional money outside of performance. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website Barry Kerollis website   Dancing Off Stage Blog   Life of a Freelance Dancer Blog   Barry Kerollis You Tube Channel

    147 - Owning My Space as a Black Ballerina (TAKEOVER Hosted by Kiara Felder)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 36:35


    In a very special episode, Kiara Felder (ballerina with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens) takes over as host of Pas de Chát to talk about her experiences as a black, queer woman in both life and the art form of ballet. Listen as she shares how she came to own her space as a black ballerina and the challenges she has endured to get where she is today. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website Barry Kerollis website   Dancing Off Stage Blog   Life of a Freelance Dancer Blog   Barry Kerollis You Tube Channel

    146 ~ Retiring Without a Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 45:21


    Starting with a conversation on the state of the world, this episode transitions to the topic of dancers retiring during the COVID-19 pandemic without any final performance. Barry shares his experience with a career-ending injury and how the lack of closure with his career affected his ability to mentally transition into the second stage of his career. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website Barry Kerollis website   Dancing Off Stage Blog   Life of a Freelance Dancer Blog   Barry Kerollis You Tube Channel

    145 - Biggest Mistakes Dancer’s Make

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 56:43


    Mistakes aren’t always a bad thing. We all make mistakes! As long as we learn from them, they can offer positive forward movement in all aspects of life. Listen in to hear many common mistakes that dancers make throughout their training and careers. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website Barry Kerollis website   Dancing Off Stage Blog   Life of a Freelance Dancer Blog   Barry Kerollis You Tube Channel

    144 ~ My Experience Teaching Virtually

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 44:59


    In the past 2 month, virtual dance classes have become common-place as schools sought new ways to engage with their students throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen in to learn about Barry’s experiences teaching on Zoom, YouTube, Facebook Live, and Instagram Live.  Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website Barry Kerollis website   Dancing Off Stage Blog   Life of a Freelance Dancer Blog   Barry Kerollis You Tube Channel

    142 - Dancing in Socks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 47:43


     For years, many in the national dance community have frowned upon dancing in socks. Though as contemporary dance has established itself as a major movement in our art form, dancers are having to embrace what was always considered a normal part of our every-day wardrobe. Listen in to this week’s episode as Barry discusses his evolution with socks and why he thinks some in the field are resistant to their presence. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website Barry Kerollis website   Dancing Off Stage Blog   Life of a Freelance Dancer Blog   Barry Kerollis You Tube Channel

    141~ My Favorite Choreographers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 42:59


    Every dancer has a bucket list of choreographers and their works that inspire them to strive to dance with top companies. In this week’s episode, Barry shares his favorite dance makers who have inspired him as both a dancer and choreographer. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website Barry Kerollis website   Dancing Off Stage Blog   Life of a Freelance Dancer Blog   Barry Kerollis You Tube Channel

    140 ~ Coping with COVID-19 & Self-Correcting at Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 59:51


    Barry shares his experience living in the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in Queens, New York and offers some tips to help listeners self-correct their home practice during this period of social distancing. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website Barry Kerollis website   Dancing Off Stage Blog   Life of a Freelance Dancer Blog   Barry Kerollis You Tube Channel

    139 ~ How Dancers Handle Illness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 78:55


    In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, Barry talks about how hysteria affects the dance community and shares a story about dancers handling a flu outbreak in 2007. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website Barry Kerollis website   Dancing Off Stage Blog   Life of a Freelance Dancer Blog   Barry Kerollis You Tube Channel

    138 ~ Ballet Class - An American History - Collaboration

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2020 78:55


    In this special crossover episode, Melissa Klapper, host of Pirouettes from the Past, sits down to talk about her new book, Ballet Class - An American History. Listen in for a fun and educational conversation on recreational dance in the United States. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website Barry Kerollis website   Dancing Off Stage Blog   Life of a Freelance Dancer Blog   Barry Kerollis You Tube Channel

    137 ~ 10 Barry-isms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 38:29


    Ever wonder what it’s like to take class from Barry? In this episode, Barry shares 10 common phrases he uses when trying to inspire and educate dancers in his classes. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website Barry Kerollis website   Dancing Off Stage Blog   Life of a Freelance Dancer Blog   Barry Kerollis You Tube Channel

    136 - Summer Intensive Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 82:11


    Wondering how to choose summer intensives to train at, what programs offer what, and more? Listen to this week’s episode as Barry sifts through Dance Magazine and discusses summer intensive options from location to style, size, and more. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website Barry Kerollis website   Dancing Off Stage Blog   Life of a Freelance Dancer Blog   Barry Kerollis You Tube Channel

    135 - Open Class Pet Peeves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2020 43:25


    Ever wondered what things students do that irk their dance teachers? Listen in to this episode for a list of student pet peeves and why they bother dance educators.  Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website Barry Kerollis website   Dancing Off Stage Blog   Life of a Freelance Dancer Blog   Barry Kerollis You Tube Channel

    134 - 2019 in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 45:34


    As the decade comes to an end, host Barry Kerollis offers a review of the 2019 from most humbling moments to favorite performances. Happy holidays and happy new year! Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website Barry Kerollis website   Dancing Off Stage Blog   Life of a Freelance Dancer Blog   Barry Kerollis You Tube Channel

    133 - Lessons Learned from The Nutcracker

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 36:25


    Tis’ the season for The Nutcracker. Every year thousands of dancers step onstage to perform this holiday classic. Listen in for a handful of lessons that host Barry Kerollis has learned over the years through his experience performing in The Nutcracker. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website Barry Kerollis website   Dancing Off Stage Blog   Life of a Freelance Dancer Blog   Barry Kerollis You Tube Channel

    132 - The Art of Not Taking Care of Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 26:09


    Dance Magazine recently posted a few studies discussing the high likelihood that dancers won’t take time off when ill and injured. After suffering a bout of illness for the past week, Barry returns to share his recent experience and discusses why he thinks dance culture promotes pushing through illness and injury. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website Barry Kerollis website   Dancing Off Stage Blog   Life of a Freelance Dancer Blog   Barry Kerollis You Tube Channel

    131~ Halloween Edition - Haunting Career Moments

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 51:57


    In this special Halloween episode, host Barry Kerollis shares some very haunting experience he’s had throughout his career. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website Barry Kerollis website   Dancing Off Stage Blog   Life of a Freelance Dancer Blog   Barry Kerollis You Tube Channel

    130 - Dancers - Built to Be Risk Takers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 34:31


    It is part of the job description for dancers to take risks. Every day they risk injury, failure, pain, public embarrassment, and more. Listen in to this week’s conversation for a thought-provoking discussion on how risk taking is built in tiny increments through dance training and how it influences artists lives beyond dance.  Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website Barry Kerollis website   Dancing Off Stage Blog   Life of a Freelance Dancer Blog   Barry Kerollis You Tube Channel

    129 - Things I've Learned Starting My Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 41:07


    Starting a company is no joke. As host Barry Kerollis develops Movement Headquarters Ballet Company, he has learned a lot. Listen in to hear about lessons regarding building community, talking to dancers, public criticism, asking for money, and much more. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website Barry Kerollis website   Dancing Off Stage Blog   Life of a Freelance Dancer Blog   Barry Kerollis You Tube Channel

    128 - Cultivating Importance for Dancers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019 47:13


    In a recent social media post, Kobe Bryant appeared to shame a young player on his youth basketball team for choosing to attend her dance recital over a game. This week we discuss this post, how expecting young athletes and artists to understand the importance of an art form or sport is unreasonable, and how host Barry Kerollis slowly educates students to make the art form of dance important in their lives. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website Barry Kerollis website   Dancing Off Stage Blog   Life of a Freelance Dancer Blog   Barry Kerollis You Tube Channel

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