Rogue Ballerina

My guest for this episode is Chicago-based artist Nejla Yatkin. Join us as we discuss her unique childhood and introduction to dance, her career, upcoming projects and how dance "saved her." Support the show

On episode 20, choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa discusses the Chicago premiere of her full-length ballet for Ballet Hispánico, Doña Perón, her process, and multiple other projects in the works. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rogueballerina)

My special guest this episode is English National Ballet Principal dancer Jeffrey Cirio. We discuss his career, choreographic collective, and working with choreographer Akram Khan on creating the lead role in "Creature." Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rogueballerina)

My guest for episode 18 is Sara Bibik - dancer, teacher, mentor, and entrepreneur. We discuss her careers (yes, plural) and newest projects. Tune in! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rogueballerina)

Today's guest is award-winning Music Director Scott Speck. We discuss his career, the intricacies of conducting for ballet, and of course, the music of The Nutcracker. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rogueballerina)

My guest for episode 16 is director, multi-disciplinary artist, and producer Robyn Mineko Williams. We discuss her career, company (Robyn Mineko Williams & Artists), and upcoming performance of Echo Mine at Thalia Hall. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rogueballerina)

My guest for episode 15 is Margi Cole, a good friend, dancer, teacher, mentor, and choreographer. She is the founder and Artistic Director of The Dance COLEctive and currently is a faculty member in the Dance Department at the Alabama School of Fine Arts. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rogueballerina)

On episode 14, Rogue talks with Taryn Kaschock Russell, Director of the Harkness Dance Center at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. We discuss her dance career with The Joffrey Ballet and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, transition into directing, and current projects.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rogueballerina)

Episode 13 features Chicago-based teacher/choreographer Randy Duncan. We discuss the beginning of his dance career, transition into leadership,  and natural talent for choreography. Duncan is known for his famously difficult and inspiring finales for Chicago's Dance For Life finales. 

On episode 12 of the Rogue Ballerina podcast, Rogue talks with dancer-turned-photographer (and one of her favorite people) Cheryl Mann. We hear about her career with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, transition to photography, and the importance of never giving up on your dreams. 

On episode 11, we celebrate PRIDE month with international dance party producer and drag personality/performer Circuit Mom (Matthew Harvat). We discuss the history and evolution of circuit parties,  his career, and some of his favorite performances. 

On Episode 10, Rogue talks with Rory Hohenstein about his vast dance career and current position as Ballet Master at the Atlanta Ballet. We reminisce about roles he performed with The Joffrey Ballet and pandemic hobbies. 

My guest for episode 9 of the Rogue Ballerina podcast is world-renowned choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. We discuss her career and process, using the studio as a playground, creating new heroine roles for ballerinas, and pandemic silver linings. For more information and links to topics discussed, visit rogueballerina.com. 

On episode 8 of Rogue Ballerina podcast, Rogue talks with Carrie Hanson, Artistic Director of The Seldoms about her career, process, and upcoming project GRASS. For more information and links to the topics discussed, visit rogueballerina.com. 

On episode 7, Rogue talks with Erica Lynette Edwards about her career with The Joffrey Ballet, her company Cultivating Better Tomorrows, and social justice. 

On episode 6, Rogue talks with Ethan Kirschbaum, founder of the Chicago Movement Collective and director of the Claire Baitaille Legacy Program. This episode contains explicit language and is raw - unedited and uncensored with commentary and lots of laughs. 

On episode 5 of the Rogue Ballerina podcast, we welcome Melissa Thodos, Artistic Director of Thodos Dance Chicago. We discuss her career, the evolution of her company, and her long friendship with Broadway's Ann Reinking.

On episode 4, Rogue talks with Joffrey Ballet Company Artists Jeraldine Mendoza and Dylan Gutierrez about their relationship on and off the stage, new projects outside of dance, and a pupdate on their beloved Boston Terrier Kahlua.

On episode three, Rogue talks with Broadway dancer Ahmad Simmons about his career trajectory, Broadway auditions and original casts, and his plans for the future. Oh, and brunch.

On the second episode, Rogue welcomes the artistic director of Giordano Dance Chicago, Nan Giordano. She discusses her iconic father, continuing his legacy, her certification program, and finding silver linings.

In the first episode of the Rogue Ballerina podcast, Rogue chats with choreographer/director Christopher Wheeldon. They discuss two of his full-length ballet "reinventions," his upcoming Broadway show, and dance gigs and hobbies that have kept him busy during the pandemic. For more information, visit rogueballerina.comFollow on social @rogueballerina