Podcasts about Ballet

Get early access to ad-free episodes and exclusive panel discussions by joining our Patreon Lily Peta and Emma Wheeler did everything the traditional ballet path asks of young dancers and still found themselves waiting for the right job to come along. Then, they stopped waiting. This past summer they launched Midsommardans, an outdoor ballet festival on Grinda, an island in the Stockholm archipelago. Lily and Emma tell us how two dancers with no background in fundraising or production pulled it off, from convincing the archipelago foundation to take a chance on them to hand-building a sprung stage floor with their families. Along the way, making their own opportunity changed how they see the ballet job market. Be sure to listen to the end to hear the exciting news they have to share about the future of Midsommardans. You can find Midsommardans on Instagram at @midsommar.dans. Links: Submit Ballet Competition Reviews Pick Up a Year-Round Training Corrections Journal Read Our Ballet School Summer & Year-Round Reviews Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk Facebook: BalletHelpDesk TikTok: @BalletHelpDesk Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future License code: MGAW5PAHYEYDQZCI

This is a re-recording of a keynote talk given by David on March 14th at "Thick & The Clear: C.S. Lewis and the Arts", a conference at Wheaton College hosted by Ballet 5:8.[Show Notes]

Send us Fan MailTonya returns this week and we talk WSB shenanigans and if we thing Sonny really set up Sidwell.buymeacoffee.com/GHSundayShiftFollow us on Instagram at GH_Sunday_Shift

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Could your curriculum be one of the most valuable assets in your dance studio? In this episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, we're re-sharing a powerful talk from the Dance Teacher Web Conference & Expo in Las Vegas in August 2024, where Studio Growth Coach Alisa Finney shares her "13 Steps to Financial Freedom" and reveals why curriculum is so much more than a teaching tool. Alisa explores how a clear, progressive curriculum can create consistency across your team, strengthen student progression, protect your studio from teacher turnover, unlock additional revenue streams, and differentiate your business from the competition. Most importantly, she explains how delivering an exceptional, consistent product can build your confidence in your studio's value, helping you move away from discounts and compete on quality rather than price. What You'll Learn Why curriculum should be treated as a foundational investment in your studio How standardized curriculum creates greater consistency across your teaching team How to keep classes progressing when teachers are absent, replaced or leave your studio Why a curriculum can reduce your business's dependence on individual teacher personalities How progressive levels create clear achievement pathways for students How exams, assessments, uniforms, awards and level progression can create additional revenue opportunities Why curriculum can strengthen teacher and student-teacher training How Alisa developed her own 13-level ballet and jazz syllabi How a strong curriculum can differentiate your studio from local competitors Why confidence in your product can transform your mindset around pricing and discounting Alisa Finney is a Studio Growth Coach, dance educator and studio owner with more than 33 years of studio ownership and 40 years of teaching experience. She has developed 13-level Ballet and Jazz syllabi, presented internationally at Dance Teacher Web, and served as Artistic Director of the Melbourne Ballet Company for 17 years. Combining deep technical dance expertise with extensive business experience, Alisa now helps studio owners strengthen their teaching, leadership and businesses. Join our growing community of people just like you inside our free Facebook group. Click here to join!  Follow The Dance Studio Owners Association:  Instagram: @dancestudioownersassociation | TikTok: @dsoaofficial | Facebook: @dancestudioownersassociation  

From ballet stages in Japan to cabaret spotlights in Palm Springs, drag entertainer Billy L'Amour has built a life around performing. Billy joins Patrick Evans and guest co-host Melanie Blue, at Skip Paige's Little Bar to share the artistry behind the glamour. Hear how injuries prompted a career reinvention, why a Montreal commitment took priority over pursuing RuPaul's Drag Race, and how love helped fuel a return to the stage. Billy also reveals the inspiration behind the name, the joy of reuniting with a live band, and the craft of turning laughter into emotional connection. With stories of international tours, creative burnout, and dreams of European cabaret festivals, this conversation celebrates persistence, musical curiosity, and the courage to keep creating a life truly worth taking center stage for.Takeaways:Billy's drag career began on the ballet stage.Injuries sparked a reinvention through singing and cabaret.A Montreal commitment took priority over Drag Race.Classic entertainers helped inspire Billy's stage persona.Love and encouragement helped Billy return to performing.The Love Notes bring collaborative freedom to performances.Humor opens audiences to deeper emotional connections.European cabaret festivals remain a dream worth pursuing.#BigConversationsLittleBarPodcast #PatrickEvans #MelanieBlue #ImprovComedy #SkipsLittleBar #SkipPaige #CoachellaValley #BillyLAmour #DragPerformer #InterviewPodcast #MutualBroadcastingSystem #PalmSprings #DragCabaret #LiveSinging #TheLoveNotes #Ballet #CreativeReinvention #Cabaret #LiveMusic #DragEntertainment

Para el estreno de esta creación de danza española inspirada en la célebre composición del maestro Joaquín Rodrigo, la compañía contará con música en directo interpretada por la Orquesta Sinfónica de la Región de Murcia. En esta ocasión, la Sinfónica regional contará con la dirección de Manuel Coves, mientras que las coreografías del ‘Concierto de Aranjuez' son de Rubén Olmo, director del Ballet Nacional de España, y Miguel Ángel Corbacho. Además de ‘Concierto de Aranjuez', el Ballet Español de Murcia ofrecerá en la segunda parte del programa ‘Flamenco eterno', una propuesta que reúne algunos de los palos más representativos del género con coreografías de Matilde Rubio, Carmen Coy y Pedro Córdoba, y música de Faustino Fernández.El estreno de ‘Concierto de Aranjuez' del Ballet Español de Murcia-Compañía Carmen y Matilde Rubio tendrá lugar en el Auditorio regional Víctor Villegas este viernes, 2 de octubre, a las 20:00 horas. Las entradas se pueden adquirir en la taquilla del propio espacio (teléfono 968 343 080), así como en su página web.

Dans cet épisode des Sens de la Danse, le podcast créé et animé par Myriam Sellam, je reçois Amara Prum pour découvrir la danse classique khmère, les Apsaras, le Ballet royal du Cambodge et ce que cet art raconte de la mémoire, de la transmission, du sacré et de l'identité.Née en France dans une famille cambodgienne, Amara découvre cette danse enfant. Auprès de ses maîtresses, elle apprend bien plus qu'une technique : un langage du corps, des rites et une manière de rester reliée à ses origines.Des temples d'Angkor jusqu'à la France d'aujourd'hui, nous explorons comment cet art continue de vivre malgré les ruptures de l'Histoire et ce qu'une danse aussi ancienne peut encore nous apprendre dans un monde où tout va vite.Voici son compte instagram: @amara.prum/et son site: https://indradevi.org

Cette semaine dans La Vie d'avant, venez à la rencontre de Jean Bescond en pèlerinage à Lourdes. On est en 1978, Jean est un ancien ouvrier carrier atteint d'une maladie qui l'empêche de marcher. Sa voisine l'accompagne dans sa quête de guérison. Aujourd'hui encore, près de 3 millions de pèlerins se rendent chaque année à Lourdes pour se recueillir ou dans l'espoir d'être guéri au contact de l'eau. Un espoir entretenu par l'Église qui a reconnu officiellement un dernier miracle en 2025.***Crédits archive*** Extrait de l'émission radiophonique "Vécu : Les miracles de Lourdes" Production : Michel Tauriac - Première diffusion : 07/10/1978 France Culture***Crédits podcast*** Documentaliste : Sandra Escamez - Textes : Lætitia Fourmond, Edith Monnier, Anouk Valverde - Restauration et mixage : Ian Debeerst - Enregistrement : Guillaume Solignat - Voix off : Hugo Valentin - Musique(s) avec l'aimable autorisation d'Universal Production Music France - Chargée de production : Céline Amadori - Assistante de production : Ameline Tarnagda - Cheffe de projet : Lætitia Fourmond - Chargée de projet : Anouk Valverde, Edith Monnier - Responsable éditoriale : Zoé Macheret - Un podcast INA.

Ahmad Joudeh is a ballet dancer of unusual grace and grit. He was born stateless in a Palestinian refugee camp in Damascus, Syria. He has traveled far on the power of his dreams and the elegance of his dance. He survived a traumatic childhood, much of Syria's civil war and constant threats of execution by ISIS. We met Joudeh in his new home in San Diego. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Send us Fan MailGuests - Clarice Ordaz and Amber NadelkovHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorWe are bringing back our Throwback episodes in Season 8 of Making the Impact, and today we're heading to 2021 to discuss what the competitive dance scene was like in the decades before! Enjoy this look back into the past with guests Clarice Ordaz and Amber Nadelkov. This episode originally aired on January 7, 2021.Topics Include:  The days before levels, age groups, and platinums  How competition prepared our guests for their professional lives  The quintessential convo about how small the dance world isHelp support our podcast! Join Making The Impact's Platinum Premium Subscription today! Your membership includes:Monthly Q&A episodes released to members onlyPriority to have your questions answered each month on the live Q&A.Ad-free listening for all of Seasons 4 through 8. No sponsored ads!20% off all IDA MerchandiseExclusive bonus content released throughout the yearDiscounted IDA Online CritiqueGroup Zoom check-ins 3x per season with Courtney Ortiz!Your support helps us produce future episodes of Making The Impact for years to come!Making The Impact's Platinum Premium - Sign up now for only $5/month!Follow your Hosts & Guests!Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortizLesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.danceClarice Ordaz - @d8clariceAmber Nadelkov - @Dancinambs678This episode is sponsored by:YoungArtsApplications are open for the 2027 National YoungArts Competition, available for artists ages 15-18 or in grades 10-12. Deadline to apply is October 6, 2026 at 8pm. Learn more at www.YoungArts.orgJoin our FREE Facebook Group and connect with us! Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast Community New for Season 8! Making the Impact is now available on video! Find us wherever you watch video podcasts and on Youtube!Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of IDA Affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.comSupport the show

Dörte Thümmler won a world title at 15. She learned what had been done to her body years later.   On Dance Dad with John Corella, host John Corella, co-creator and executive producer of Dance Moms, sits down with Dörte, a 1987 world champion on uneven bars and 1988 Olympic medalist from East Germany. John brings his own history as a competitive dancer to the questions. This Dörte Thümmler gymnast interview gives a firsthand account of the East German gymnastics doping scandal, told with a translator beside her.   Dörte started in a sports kindergarten at age three and later trained at SC Dynamo Berlin. She choreographed her own floor routines but never got to choose the music. Then a new coach arrived and everything about training changed.   Listen for why she believes positive motivation would have won her more, and what she learned in 1998 about her own family. She also shares what speaking up cost her when most girls around her stayed quiet.   Her Olympic gymnast abuse story includes Dynamo Berlin gymnastics doping and GDR state sponsored doping. Today she stands with East German doping program athletes who are asking the German government for a monthly pension.   Press play to hear what Dörte wants coaches and parents to understand about the east german gymnastics doping scandal and why speaking up still matters. Her answers on how to keep young athletes safe are plain and worth hearing. This conversation includes accounts of childhood abuse, so please listen with care.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Meet Olympian Dörte Thümmler and Her Translators 06:00 Starting Gymnastics at Three in East Germany 10:26 Alyssa Liu and Leaving Toxic Coaching 22:39 Ballet, Point Shoes, and Choreographing Her Own Floor 28:04 The Coach Change That Broke Her Love 36:36 Why Positive Motivation Would Have Won More 46:41 What Speaking Up Cost Her 51:37 Learning the Truth About State Doping 1:12:14 Advice to Keep Young Gymnasts Safe 1:25:29 The Boldest Thing She Has Done   Connect with Dörte Thümmler: Follow Dörte on Instagram    https://www.gymnastics-history.com/2025/11/blue-pills-and-broken-spines-how-east-germany-destroyed-its-young-gymnasts/  Connect with John Corella: Follow Dance Dad with John Corella on Instagram Follow John on Instagram Join Dance Dad with John Corella on Patreon Visit John Corella's website Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Welcome to Sew & So…we're excited to introduce you to someone whose work brings together so many of the things we talk about here on Sew & So—sewing, creativity, craftsmanship, and the incredible power of clothing to transform the way we see a person.Amanda Lifvendahl is the Costume Shop Supervisor and Lead Designer at Interlochen Center for the Arts, the internationally renowned arts education community in northern Michigan. And when you hear Amanda talk about costumes, you quickly realize that what she does is about so much more than making beautiful clothes.Amanda grew up in the Chicago area in a very creative family. Her parents were involved in community theater, so theater was part of her life from an early age. In high school, she started working with wardrobes and learning to sew—and somewhere along the way, she caught what she calls the “costume bug.”But her path to costume design wasn't exactly a straight line. Amanda was actually studying to become a nurse when an acting class changed everything. She found herself costuming some of the scenes she was acting in, and her instructor suggested she take a closer look at costume design.That little nudge eventually led her to Illinois State University, a 16-year adventure at Broadway Costumes in Chicago, and then, in 2018, to Interlochen Center for the Arts.Today, Amanda designs costumes for theater and dance, works with productions ranging from Shakespeare to Broadway-style musicals and ballet, and mentors young artists who are discovering their own creative voices.Hear about Amanda's philosophy about what a costume really does. She sees it as the outer layer of a character—something that can tell us who that person is before they ever speak a word.We're going to talk about all of that …and we're also going to talk about the chickens! Because when Amanda and her husband moved to Interlochen, they were gifted 20 chickens. Today they have 24 chickens, 12 goldfish and a Cock-a-Poo named Delilah!(4:03) How did Amanda learn to sew and who were her influencers?(4:47) She grew up in a very artistic, creative and theatrical family. How did that influence her?(7:05) In high school she caught the “costume bug”. How did this happen?(8:57) How did the movie “Pretty in Pink” influence her love of creating cloths?(10:50) She was studying to be a nurse when a costume class and that instructor changed her life.(13:37) Amanda attended Illinois State University and studied in their world renown theatre department. She tells us about that time in her life.(15:59) She said the “loosened up” Painting scenery at ISU. What does this mean?(18:24) Amanda spent 16 years working at Broadway Costumes Chicago. She shares this adventure with us.(21:40) Amanda shares a few stories with us about her time in Chicago at Broadway Costumes.(24:31) In 2018 Amanda got her job at Interlochen…she tells us how this happened…and why she cried!(26:17) She tells about Interlochen Center For the Arts; it's history and how they're preparing to celebrate their 100th anniversary. And how about her costume shop?(28:13) Learn about the campus at Interlochen…”Hogwarts for the Arts”!(30:58) How many costumes are in the costume shop?(32:20) How about memorable students and productions?(35:57) Learn Amanda's philosophy about costuming and how the process begins for her.(39:24) Amanda's costumes are trult the first impression of a character…she tells us more!(40:39) Amanda talks about her scoliosis and spinal fusion and how it influences her costume designs.(42:38) Does she have to modify how she works today because of her physical challenges?(44:58) What's next for her and what's her dream?(45:55) You can find Amanda on Instagram @lifvenator Be sure to subscribe to, review and rate this podcast on your favorite platform…and visit our website sewandsopodcast.com for more information about today's and all of our Guests.

In this episode, my guest is dancer, actor, bartender, entrepreneur -- Taylor Lorraine. We talk about Taylor's journey from early involvement in the arts to her current engagement with Seiche Dance Collective and Tethered. We also delve into her experience with color guard, the launch of her bartending business, Taylor & Tonic, and her passion for ballet. As a performer in all 3 flagship Tethered productions, Taylor breaks down the challenges faced during rehearsals and performances, the evolution of Tethered shows, and the impact of the new show's storyline and character development.TakeawaysEarly involvement in the arts shapes long-term passion.Balancing multiple priorities requires strategic scheduling and organization. Evolution of Tethered shows over the yearsChallenges and impact of immersive storytellingChapters00:00 Introductions and Early Connections01:22 Early Involvement in the Arts03:06 Transition to Adult Dance and Acting Experience05:09 Balancing Priorities and Scheduling07:06 Organizing Priorities and Interests09:08 Involvement in Color Guard and Bartending Business16:20 Passion for Ballet and Seiche Dance Collective19:08 Narrative Ballet and Outreach Plans20:59 Transition to Tethered21:03 The Beginning of Tethered22:23 Rehearsal and Performance Challenges23:06 Year One of Tethered24:20 Exhausting Performances25:42 Involvement in Seiche and Tethered Collaboration26:18 Preparation for Tethered and Brain Performance27:29 Tethered 2025 and Memory Theme28:49 Acting and Workshop-Style Auditions30:45 Evolution of Tethered Shows31:16 New Approach to Immersive Storytelling32:25 Character Development and Performance Impact36:14 Diversity and Inclusivity in the Cast38:05 Character Taylor and the Storyline42:43 Upcoming Projects and EventsPublished on September 24, 2026 | Produced by Lyons Den Productions and Cinemactivist LLC | Hosted by John C. Lyons | Music by Tony Grey | Recorded and Edited with Riverside

Andrea Virgin didn't set out to become a civil engineer or the leader of a major arts nonprofit. But after the 2008 recession hit her dance company, she traded her pointe shoes for a hard hat and built a new career in engineering—only to face devastating loss when her husband TJ died when their daughter was 4 months old. In this episode of She Pivots, Andrea shares how she rebuilt her life (twice), the surprising boardroom idea that grew into her current mission, her role Chair and CEO of The Center for Arts and Innovation in Boca Raton, and why creativity is necessary at all stages of life. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to She Pivots 02:22 Childhood Memories and Early Dance Training 06:50 Cultural Influences and Family Dynamics 07:37 Balancing Dance and Engineering Studies 14:29 The 2008 Recession's Impact on the Arts 17:54 Pivoting to Civil Engineering 19:38 The Personal: Dating and Relationships 23:51 The Fateful Plane Crash 31:25 Navigating Grief and New Beginnings 37:03 Personal and Professional Growth 43:56 The Birth of a Creative Vision 52:01 Lessons from Andrea's Journey 57:39 Closing Thoughts 58:33 Podcast Production Credits Keep up with Andrea’s work at The Center at thecenterforartsandinnovation.org Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration. She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success. Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: shepivots.substack.com Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website shepivotspod.com for resources and updates. She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.Support the show: https://www.shepivotsthepodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week Fonseca hangs with Kathleen Herles "Dora The Explorer" Herles was born in the Queens borough of New York City to Peruvian parents. She has studied ballet, tap, jazz, drama, and voice acting. Herles was discovered by talent manager Shirley Grant of Shirley Grant Management at a talent and modeling convention when she was four years old. In 2007, Herles retired from voicing Dora to attend college at Pace University and was replaced by Caitlin Sanchez and Fatima Ptacek. However, her voice for the character was used in various media until 2009We talk about the Wolverine Video Game good or Bad.Laterns is it goo on HBO MAX? we tell you the truth!

Dans cette deuxième partie des Sens de la Danse, Myriam Sellam poursuit sa conversation avec Lasseindra Xclusive Lanvin, longtemps connue sous le nom de Lasseindra Ninja, figure majeure du voguing et de la culture ballroom en France.Après avoir raconté dans le premier épisode sa découverte de la ballroom, les Houses, la famille choisie et son rôle de Mother, Lasseindra va ici beaucoup plus loin.Que devient une culture underground lorsqu'elle gagne en visibilité ? Que reste-t-il de son essence lorsqu'elle entre dans les institutions, les scènes, la mode ou la culture dominante ?Lasseindra livre sa vision, parfois critique, de l'évolution de la ballroom en France. Elle raconte aussi pourquoi, après de nombreuses années au sein de la House of Ninja, elle a ressenti le besoin de changer de House et de devenir Lasseindra Xclusive Lanvin.Mais cet épisode ouvre surtout une réflexion plus intime sur le corps, la transmission, la spiritualité et ce que signifie réellement danser.

Tem 34 anos, um sorriso que não esconde nada e uma história que muitas mulheres conhecem em silêncio. Beatriz Godinho sentou-se para falar de tudo aquilo que normalmente se guarda: a gravidez que não estava planeada mas estava desejada, a perda que se seguiu, o corpo que demorou a deixar ir, a relação que não sobreviveu ao peso de tudo isso — e os dias em que ficou na dúvida se conseguia levantar-se da cama. Numa conversa rara, desarmada e corajosa, a atriz fala de luto, de fé, de dança em casa às três da tarde e da mulher que ainda não sabe bem quem é, mas que está, com unhas e dentes, determinada a descobrir. "Ainda não acabei", diz ela — e quando o diz, acredita-se.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cette semaine dans La Vie d'avant, venez à la rencontre d'une prof de danse de l'opéra de Paris. On est en 1996, et elle est scandalisée par le look négligé de ses élèves. Il faut dire que c'est un choc des styles entre les normes strictes de la danse classique et la mode grunge de l'époque. Plus loin dans l'archive, le discours de cette femme autour de l'apparence physique peut choquer. Et pourtant, aujourd'hui, la veine du body positive qui valorisait tous les corps, on assiste à un inquiétant retour du culte de la minceur.***Crédits archive*** Extrait de l'émission radiophonique "Nuits magnétiques : La dure école" Réalisation : Alexandre Joulia - Production : Kaye Mortley et Colette Fellous - Première diffusion : 17/04/1996 France Culture.***Crédits podcast*** Documentaliste : Sandra Escamez - Textes : Lætitia Fourmond, Edith Monnier, Anouk Valverde - Restauration et mixage : Ian Debeerst - Enregistrement : Guillaume Solignat - Voix off : Julia Bousquet - Musique(s) avec l'aimable autorisation d'Universal Production Music France - Chargée de production : Céline Amadori - Assistante de production : Ameline Tarnagda - Cheffe de projet : Lætitia Fourmond - Chargée de projet : Anouk Valverde, Edith Monnier - Responsable éditoriale : Zoé Macheret - Un podcast INA.

Edgar Hita sigue con lo del chándal. Luismi Pérez intenta dar respuesta a uno de los enigmas de la Humanidad: ¿el sol quema más cuando está nublado? Repasamos la prensa y la actualidad deportiva. Cerramos con Adriana Mourelos y un grabófono cargado de actualidad. 

On this episode of WYCE's Community Closeup, host Phil Tower welcomes Leah Voigt, CEO of Grand Rapids Ballet, for a conversation about her new leadership role and the future of Michigan's only professional ballet company.Voigt previews the 2026–2027 season, including Broken Wings, The Nutcracker, Alice in Wonderland, Pinocchio, Jumpstart, and Fancy Free, while also discussing the Ballet's work beyond the stage through its school, Junior Company, adult dance classes, community outreach, and Moving with Parkinson's program. Our conversation also explores her priorities for growing audiences, expanding educational opportunities, strengthening community partnerships, and ensuring the organization's long-term sustainability.Learn more about Grand Rapids Ballet, the upcoming season, tickets, classes, and community programs at grballet.com.

Send us Fan MailGuests - Kristen Cochran and Dawn ParkerHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn Episode 272 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we honor the teachers who impacted us during our journey in the dance world. Today, Lesley's teachers Kristen Cochran and Dawn Parker join us to share their memories of teaching Lesley in the studio, and celebrate the successes she's had along the way!Topics Include:How the transition from a more relaxed studio atmosphere to a stricter approach went with Dawn at the helmKristen's memories of choreographing solos via emailThe effects both teachers had on Lesley throughout the years, not only in dance but in lifeHelp support our podcast! Join Making The Impact's Platinum Premium Subscription today! Your membership includes:Monthly Q&A episodes released to members onlyPriority to have your questions answered each month on the live Q&A.Ad-free listening for all of Seasons 4 through 8. No sponsored ads!20% off all IDA MerchandiseExclusive bonus content released throughout the yearDiscounted IDA Online CritiqueGroup Zoom check-ins 3x per season with Courtney Ortiz!Your support helps us produce future episodes of Making The Impact for years to come!Making The Impact's Platinum Premium - Sign up now for only $5/month!Follow your Hosts & Guests!Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortizLesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.danceKristen Cochran - @ViamholdingsltdDawn Parker - @dancerdawn5Check out our guest's current projects! Catch "Parade" at The Strand Theatre in Marietta, GA, directed by Dawn Parker, through September 20 - Tickets available here!This episode is sponsored by:YoungArtsApplications are open for the 2027 National YoungArts Competition, available for artists ages 15-18 or in grades 10-12. Deadline to apply is October 6th, 2026. Learn more at www.YoungArts.orgCheck out our service: IDA Online Judge's CritiquesSend us a video of your dance and an IDA Judge will critique your routine! You can request a genre-specific specialty judge or add on 10 minutes of additional feedback. 24 hour rush delivery available! Submit your video now! Check out our IDA Affiliated Competition: Axis Dance Competition! Visit their website to view their upcoming tour dates! Join our FREE Facebook Group and connect with us! Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast Community New for Season 8! Making the Impact is now available on video! Find us wherever you watch video podcasts and on Youtube!Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of IDA Affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.comSupport the show

Eva Benefield shares her extraordinary story of loss, survival, and finding a way forward after her family became the center of the infamous “Black Swan Murder” case. She opens up about losing both of her parents at a young age, her complicated relationship with her stepmother Ashley, taking the stand in her father's trial, and navigating grief while the world watched. Plus, Eva shares how humor, running, writing, and building Ghost Cowboy helped her create a life beyond the headlines. Eva's insta: @evathefreakindiva Link to Eva's memoir: https://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Girl-Surviving-Murder_A-Memoir/dp/1668043351/ Zocdoc: Ready to be seen? Check that appointment off your to-do list with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/unplanned #sponsored NOBL: NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to https://NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad Vinted: Ready to clean out your closet and make some extra money? Download the Vinted app for free and start listing. There are no seller fees, so you keep every dollar you earn. https://vinted.com Osea: Go to https://oseamalibu.com and get 10% off your first order with code UNPLANNED. Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Mascara is restocking September 15th! Sign up here for updates: https://www.biswell-beauty.com/ Chapters: 00:57 - Losing my mom at 14 04:34 - Meeting Ashley 07:12 - My father's murder 08:04 - Finding out my dad was dating a 23 year old 13:36 - Getting married after 13 days 14:20 - Life with Ashley 24:50 - Ballet company 32:22 - Escalation to the murder 39:17 - Murder and the aftermath 57:01 - Media attention 01:00:43 - True crime industry 01:03:24 - Testifying in my dad's murder trial 01:09:05 - sentencing 01:12:28 - trial updates 01:16:04 - Response to my book, Ghost Girl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get early access to ad-free episodes and exclusive panel discussions by joining our Patreon We're back with part 2 of our conversation with former New York City Ballet and Miami City Ballet soloist Kathryn Morgan. This half covers what happens behind the scenes of judging, including why some score sheets come back without comments and what judges actually talk about when they're not watching dancers. Kathryn also talks about why most company directors steer clear of hiring dancers with a big social media following, and the toll that chasing a following and a certain body image can take on young dancers. She ends with her take on why ballet companies are struggling to hold onto talent and audiences, and why she doesn't think the repertoire is the problem. Links: Pick Up a Year-Round Training Corrections Journal Read Our Ballet School Summer & Year-Round Reviews Support Ballet Help Desk Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk Facebook: BalletHelpDesk TikTok: @BalletHelpDesk Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future License code: MGAW5PAHYEYDQZCI  

Fluent Fiction - French: Baguette Ballet: The Art Theatrics Inside le Louvre Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-09-15-22-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Un air frais virevoltant avec les feuilles mortes faisait danser l'automne autour du Louvre.En: A fresh breeze swirling with the dead leaves made autumn dance around le Louvre.Fr: À l'intérieur, les salles exposaient des trésors artistiques, et l'on entendait le doux murmure des conversations, ponctué par le clic régulier des appareils photo.En: Inside, the rooms displayed artistic treasures, and one could hear the gentle murmur of conversations, punctuated by the regular click of cameras.Fr: Juliette, une étudiante en art, rôdait dans le musée avec une idée bien particulière en tête.En: Juliette, an art student, was prowling the museum with a very specific idea in mind.Fr: Juliette rêvait de faire parler d'elle.En: Juliette dreamed of making a name for herself.Fr: Une performance artistique inspirée par les fameux vols d'art au Louvre allait être son moment de gloire.En: An artistic performance inspired by the famous art thefts at le Louvre was going to be her moment of glory.Fr: Elle avait imaginé chaque détail, et la pièce centrale de son plan était une baguette.En: She had imagined every detail, and the centerpiece of her plan was a baguette.Fr: Pas n'importe quelle baguette, mais une baguette particulièrement longue et croustillante qu'elle portait comme un sceptre.En: Not just any baguette, but a particularly long and crispy one that she carried like a scepter.Fr: Étienne, son ami prudent, avait été embarqué dans cette drôle d'aventure.En: Étienne, her cautious friend, had been dragged along on this funny adventure.Fr: Il soupira en regardant l'aiguille de sa montre.En: He sighed, looking at the needle of his watch.Fr: "Juliette, es-tu sûre de cela ?"En: "Juliette, are you sure about this?"Fr: demanda-t-il, l'inquiétude se lisant sur son visage.En: he asked, worry written on his face.Fr: Mais Juliette n'écoutait déjà plus.En: But Juliette was no longer listening.Fr: Elle répéta son rôle, mimant des gestes théâtraux devant une peinture de la Renaissance.En: She rehearsed her role, miming theatrical gestures in front of a Renaissance painting.Fr: Soudain, Luc, le jeune garde de sécurité, alerta par ces mouvements exagérés, s'approcha.En: Suddenly, Luc, the young security guard, alerted by these exaggerated movements, approached.Fr: Avec la brume et le vent agitant les feuilles à l'extérieur, et l'agitation intérieure, Luc était nerveux et naturellement distrait.En: With the mist and the wind stirring the leaves outside, and the interior commotion, Luc was nervous and naturally distracted.Fr: Voyant Juliette balancer sa baguette avec exubérance, il crut à une menace.En: Seeing Juliette swing her baguette exuberantly, he thought it was a threat.Fr: **Un pain ?En: **A loaf?Fr: Une arme ?En: A weapon?Fr: ** L'idée l'angoissait et Luc décida d'appeler des renforts.En: ** The idea distressed him, and Luc decided to call for reinforcements.Fr: Juliette, apercevant Luc, comprit que la confusion serait son alliée.En: Juliette, seeing Luc, understood that confusion would be her ally.Fr: Avec une voix forte, elle commença à déclamer l'importance de l'art sous toutes ses formes.En: With a loud voice, she began to proclaim the importance of art in all its forms.Fr: Les autres visiteurs s'arrêtèrent, intrigués par ce discours passionné et son drôle d'accessoire.En: The other visitors stopped, intrigued by this passionate speech and her funny accessory.Fr: Etienne, pris dans l'action, tenta de calmer Luc, qui restait perplexe mais déterminé.En: Étienne, caught up in the action, tried to calm Luc, who remained perplexed but determined.Fr: Les sirènes de la police interrompirent ce tableau insolite.En: The police sirens interrupted this odd tableau.Fr: Les agents entrèrent avec précaution, leurs regards fixés sur la baguette.En: The officers entered cautiously, their eyes fixed on the baguette.Fr: Juliette exclamait : « Regardez, l'art est partout, même dans le pain quotidien !En: Juliette exclaimed: "Look, art is everywhere, even in everyday bread!"Fr: » Tout à coup, la baguette échappa aux mains de Juliette, se brisant en morceaux croquants sur le sol.En: All of a sudden, the baguette slipped from Juliette's hands, breaking into crunchy pieces on the floor.Fr: Il ne s'agissait que d'une simple performance après tout.En: It was simply a performance after all.Fr: Luc et la police réalisèrent l'erreur.En: Luc and the police realized their mistake.Fr: Le public éclata de rire, les flashes des appareils éclairant la scène d'un éclat numérique.En: The audience burst into laughter, the camera flashes illuminating the scene with digital brilliance.Fr: Les vidéos de Juliette firent le tour des réseaux sociaux.En: Videos of Juliette went viral on social media.Fr: De sa performance naquit une véritable célébration de l'art du quotidien.En: From her performance was born a true celebration of everyday art.Fr: Elle gagna la notoriété qu'elle avait tant désirée, Etienne comprit la magie de l'inattendu, et Luc, avec une nouvelle perspective, se promettait de mieux jauger les situations.En: She gained the notoriety she had so desired, Étienne understood the magic of the unexpected, and Luc, with a new perspective, promised himself to better assess situations.Fr: Dans ce musée chargé d'histoire, la baguette au Louvre allait désormais entrer dans la légende.En: In this history-laden museum, the baguette at le Louvre would now enter the legend.Fr: Grâce à l'espièglerie d'une jeune artiste et l'enthousiasme d'un automne parisien.En: Thanks to the mischief of a young artist and the enthusiasm of a Parisian autumn. Vocabulary Words:the breeze: l'airto swirl: virevolterthe treasure: le trésorto prowl: rôderthe theft: le volthe glory: la gloirethe needle: l'aiguillethe caution: la prudencethe weapon: l'armethe murmur: le murmureto mime: mimerthe mist: la brumeto rehearse: répéterthe ally: l'alliéthe accessory: l'accessoireperplexed: perplexeto proclaim: déclamerthe siren: la sirènethe tableau: le tableauto slip: échapperto crunch: croquerto burst: éclaterthe audience: le publicto gain: gagnerthe notoriety: la notoriététhe mischief: l'espiègleriethe enthusiasm: l'enthousiasmethe gesture: le gestethe reinforcement: le renfortthe performance: la performance

Growing your studio shouldn't mean sacrificing your time, your family, or yourself in the process.  In this episode, we're sharing a powerful presentation from Nadine Selinger, originally delivered at DSOA's 2025 Inner Circle Member Retreat in La Jolla, San Diego. Nadine shares how she went from teaching 40+ hours a week and wearing far too many hats to building a team of empowered leaders with clear roles, ownership, and opportunities for growth. She breaks down how developing her people, strengthening systems, and learning to delegate helped Dance City double enrollment from 400 to 850 students and grow annual revenue from $1M to $2M—all while creating more freedom for Nadine outside the studio. What You'll Learn How to identify and develop leaders already on your team How specialized roles create greater ownership and staff retention Why delegation requires training, trust, and clear expectations How meetings, evaluations, and check-ins strengthen accountability How to create meaningful career opportunities within your studio Why you should hire strategically—not simply to lighten your workload How stronger systems and leadership can create more freedom for you as an owner Nadine Selinger is the owner, instructor, and choreographer behind Dance City in Regina, Saskatchewan. A Royal Academy of Dance registered teacher and mentor, Nadine is also a Canadian Dance Teachers Association member in Tap, Jazz, and Ballet and is certified through ADAPT and Acrobatic Arts. With extensive experience as a dance educator, studio owner, choreographer, and competition adjudicator, Nadine is passionate about developing dancers, building strong teams, and creating a studio where both students and staff can thrive. Join our growing community of people just like you inside our free Facebook group. Click here to join!  Follow The Dance Studio Owners Association:  Instagram: @dancestudioownersassociation | TikTok: @dsoaofficial | Facebook: @dancestudioownersassociation  

Ambitious New Ballet Opens In Chicago + Adolescent Salvation Review Gary Zidek On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek previews an exciting ballet program making its Chicago premiere. The rarely presented LILIOM features a full orchestra and jazz band. Theater critic Jonathan Abarbanel joins Gary to review a new play titled ADOLESCENT SALVATION. Later in the show, Gary visits Lillstreet Art Center's new rooftop installation that celebrates the 19th amendment and civics in general. And Gary revisits his interview with music photographer Paul Natkin.

New York to London- CHOREOGRAPHER, Aaron Thao is creating new work through incubators and creative collaboration, offering ballet work- "it may not pay 1000 pounds (British GBP) but there is money for performances- these are professionals and should be compensated..." Some Key Conversational Point(e)s:Social media, ballet audiences, and the athletic side of danceHow a modern class led Aaron toward balletFrom medical school to dance medicine and New York trainingBuilding a freelance career across dance and side jobsWhy London's freelance scene and talent pool drew him in..Leading with kindness in a toxic ballet cultureA NON Traditional PATH to DANCE as a CAREER- take a listen- Violin, Medical School, Business, and BALLET! For More on MORE ZAP please visit www.morezap.comor www.passion-power.comIf you're in LONDON September 12/13 check out the performances--Sadler's Wells TheatreAnd GALA performances in upstate New York= listen and jot down the deets.If you are interested in taking a workshop or clinic, contact us; we design Creative Projects that are customized.Publicists can pitch MOREZAP@GMAIL.COMNames mentioned in the opening remarks include social media influencers/principal dancers, Skyler Brandt, ABT, Isabella Boylston, ABT new mom and still twirling.. Stephen McRae, Royal Ballet. Note; Michelle Zeitlin, Host of Passion to Power is also a former ballet dancer, who has performed in NYC, Russia and in Europe, including with the Joffrey Ballet Concert Group and Kirov Ballet (Leningrad)

Send us Fan MailHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn Episode 271 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, Courtney and Lesley are live from Vegas, where they hosted a Q&A at Dance Teacher Web! Thanks to all of the wonderful participants for attending!Topics Include: The never-ending levels discussion Lyrical vs contemporary - how to place routines in the correct category How to hold true to your values as a studio when there is so much outside influenceHelp support our podcast! Join Making The Impact's Platinum Premium Subscription today! Your membership includes:Monthly Q&A episodes released to members onlyPriority to have your questions answered each month on the live Q&A.Ad-free listening for all of Seasons 4 through 8. No sponsored ads!20% off all IDA MerchandiseExclusive bonus content released throughout the yearDiscounted IDA Online CritiqueGroup Zoom check-ins 3x per season with Courtney Ortiz!Your support helps us produce future episodes of Making The Impact for years to come!Making The Impact's Platinum Premium - Sign up now for only $5/month!Follow your Hosts!Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortizLesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.danceThis episode is sponsored by:YoungArts Applications are open for the 2027 National YoungArts Competition, available for artists ages 15-18 or in grades 10-12. Deadline to apply is October 6th, 2026. Learn more at www.YoungArts.orgDance Teacher Web Conference and Expo This summer July 27-30, 2027 in Las Vegas, NV! 140+ master classes, seminars, events, & more for continuing education and networking in the dance community! Join our FREE Facebook Group and connect with us! Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast Community New for Season 8! Making the Impact is now available on video! Find us wherever you watch video podcasts and on Youtube!Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of IDA Affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.comSupport the show

Aujourd'hui, je reçois Martin Harriague, danseur et chorégraphe, directeur du Ballet de l'Opéra Grand Avignon et, à partir de janvier 2027, directeur du CCN – Ballet Biarritz.En vingt ans de danse, Martin a franchi de nombreuses étapes, avec un désir : avoir une maison, une compagnie où chercher et développer sa vision de la danse.À quelques mois de sa prise de fonction au Ballet Biarritz, dans la chaleur du festival d'Avignon et en plein marathon des onze représentations de Prométhée, sa création pour le Ballet d'Avignon, il raconte ses doutes, ses nécessités et ce qui l'anime.Une danse ancrée dans un corps virtuose, dans la fougue du travail, et qui n'a pas peur d'être musicale.On l'écoute avec joie.Martin Harriague a déjà été interviewé dans le podcast Tous Danseurs : https://www.tousdanseurs.com/podcast/ep-84-martin-harriague/Joie de pouvoir diffuser ce podcast à l'aube du festival Le Temps d'aimer la danse de Thierry Malandain. Ici pour écouter l'épisode avec Thierry : https://www.tousdanseurs.com/podcast/ep-102-thierry-malandain/

durée : 00:18:54 - La grande matinale - par : Sonia Devillers - À 43 ans, la danseuse étoile de l'Opéra de Paris s'apprête à quitter la scène après dix-huit ans passés au sommet de la hiérarchie du ballet. - équipe : Perrine Malinge, Mathilde Khlat, Amélie Stadelmann, Joachim Taieb, Alexandra Brouillet - invités : Dorothée Gilbert Danseuse étoile dans le Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Get early access to ad-free episodes and exclusive panel discussions by joining our  Patreon In part one of this two-part episode, we're joined by former New York City Ballet and Miami City Ballet soloist Kathryn Morgan for an honest conversation about what really goes on inside ballet competitions. She talks about how scoring and judging works, why she believes the real evaluation at YAGP finals comes from the scholarship classes rather than the stage, and how social media has reshaped what young dancers think a ballet career looks like. We also posed some of the questions parents keep asking us, including whether independent dancers are treated differently than school-affiliated ones, what people mean by "connected schools," and how much influence a school's relationship with a competition really carries. Kathryn answers honestly, including moments where she's clearly thinking it through in real time rather than giving a rehearsed take, and she's upfront about where she does and doesn't have a clear answer.  As competition season is about to get into full swing, this conversation is worth a listen. Links: Pick Up a Year-Round Training Corrections Journal Read Our Ballet School Summer & Year-Round Reviews Support Ballet Help Desk Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk Facebook: BalletHelpDesk TikTok: @BalletHelpDesk Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future License code: MGAW5PAHYEYDQZCI

Episode 634: Listen as I chat with author Terry Glaspey again. We are talking about a talk he just gave at a CS Lewis event Wheaton College focusing on faith & imagination. We talk about the ballet based on the book Till We Have Faces. We also talk about the ballet based on Lewis quote, The […] The post Catching Up With Author, Terry Glaspey. We Talk Ballet & CS Lewis Books appeared first on Let's Talk Art With Brooke.

Misty Copeland grew up sleeping on a motel floor with five siblings, unsure where the next meal was coming from. At 13, she walked into her first ballet class and felt something she'd never felt before: safe. Dr. Becky talks with the first Black woman to become a principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre about the years she was asked to paint her skin to match the rest of the corps, the mentors who taught her to advocate for herself, and what confidence looks like once you stop having to prove it. Plus: how she's raising her own son with the stability she spent her childhood without, and why she still wants him to struggle a little.Misty Copeland has written a new book for middle grade readers called “Firebird Waltz” - the first in a new series called Star Fire Academy.*Thank you to our partners for making this episode possible:Skylight: Get $30 off a 15-inch Skylight Calendar at myskylight.com/beckySmartyPants: Shop SmartyPants Vitamins at Target, Walmart, or Amazon todayFrida: Shop Frida at Amazon, Target, and Walmart todayOso & Me: Use the code OSOGOOD15 for 15% off clothes newborn through age ten Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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What happens when you combine blood flow restriction training with online ballet and modern dance? In this episode of BFR Radio, we explore a novel 12-week randomised controlled trial examining whether BFR could enhance the strength and balance benefits of online dance classes in women aged 65 years and older. Both groups completed two 75-minute online ballet-modern dance classes each week. The difference? One group performed the classes while wearing elasticised BFR cuffs around the proximal thighs. The results provide an interesting look at where BFR may — and may not — add value. The BFR group significantly improved performance on the 30-Second Sit-to-Stand, while the dance-only group did not. Both groups improved calf-raise performance and dynamic balance, although the pattern of improvements differed across the balance-test directions. In this episode, I unpack: Why strength and power are so important for fall prevention with ageing The potential role of dance as an accessible balance intervention Why online exercise can create an intensity problem How BFR was applied during the 75-minute dance sessions Changes in sit-to-stand and calf-raise performance What happened during the modified Star Excursion Balance Test Where BFR appeared to add value — and where dance alone may have been sufficient The potential application of BFR within remote and community-based exercise Important limitations when interpreting these findings The broader question is an important one: can BFR help make accessible, low-intensity exercise sufficiently challenging to produce meaningful physical adaptations in populations who may not be able to train conventionally? Study discussed Enhanced Lower Limb Strength and Dynamic Balance Among Older Canadian Women Following 12-Weeks of Online Ballet-Modern Dance Classes Combined with Blood Flow Restriction. For more information on blood flow restriction training, visit TheBFR.co or follow @thebfr.co. If you found the episode useful, please share it with someone who may benefit and consider leaving BFR Radio a rating or review.

Send us Fan MailHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorWelcome to Season 8 of Making the Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast! Courtney and Lesley have some fun news to share about this season, as well as a recap of the summer!Topics Include: New for season 8 - we're on video!

Send us Fan MailGuests: Stacey Dimberio and Brooke MacIverHosted by Courtney Ortiz & Lesley MealorThe winner of the Making the Impact Award fan favorite contest from 2026 is Stacey's Studio of Dance Education's routine "Somebody To Love"! We are excited to welcome choreographer Brooke MacIver and owner Stacey Dimberio to the podcast to tell us all about Stacey's Studio of Dance Education in this studio spotlight episode!Follow Stacey's Studio of Dance Education @Staceysstudioofdance and be sure to check out their upcoming projects.Help support our podcast. Join Making The Impact's Platinum Premium Subscription today! Your membership includes:Monthly Q&A episodes released to members-onlyPriority to have your questions answered each month on the live Q&A.Ad-free listening for all of Seasons 4-8. No sponsored ads!20% off all IDA MerchandiseExclusive bonus content released throughout the yearDiscounted IDA Online CritiqueGroup Zoom check-ins 3x per season with Courtney Ortiz!Your support helps us produce future episodes of Making The Impact for years to come!Making The Impact's Platinum Premium - Sign up now for only $5/month!This episode is sponsored by:Check out our service: IDA Online Judge's CritiquesSend us a video of your dance and an IDA Judge will critique your routine! You can request a genre-specific specialty judge or add on 10 minutes of additional feedback. 24 hour rush delivery available! Submit your video now! IDA Affiliated Competition - Elevation On Tour!View their upcoming Tour Dates on their website!Follow your Hosts & Guests!Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortizLesley Mealor  - @miss.lesley.danceStacey's Studio of Dance Education -  @StaceysstudioofdanceJoin our FREE Facebook Group and connect with us! Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast Community New for Season 8! Making the Impact is now available on video! Find us wherever you watch video podcasts and on Youtube!Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow us on social media at @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of IDA Affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.comSupport the show

Get early access to ad-free episodes and exclusive panel discussions by joining our  Patreon We're back for part 2 of our parent panel. Stephanie Lombardo, Jen Petersen-Hull, and Lisa Lecamu get specific about what it's like sending your American kid abroad for full-time ballet training. Drop-off day was harder than any of them expected. Lisa now wishes she'd stayed a few extra days to help her son settle into independent living in London, and Stephanie wasn't able to make the trip at all, so she switched to German time by phone instead, making sure she was the first and last person her daughter talked to each day. Once the kids were settled, these parents heard a lot less from the schools than they would have in the US, and mid-year evaluations meant classmates could be cut without warning. The competition among students was intense, especially among the girls, and each mom navigated a different version of that pressure with her own kids. They also talk through the moments that made it worthwhile: an unplanned donor performance in Stuttgart, choreography training at Princesse Grace, lead roles at English National Ballet School. And they get real about the things they wish they'd known going in, from navigating local laws to figuring out how to actually talk to your kid once they're an ocean away.  Links: Pick Up a Year-Round Training Corrections Journal Read Our Ballet School Summer & Year-Round Reviews Support Ballet Help Desk Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk Facebook: BalletHelpDesk TikTok: @BalletHelpDesk Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future License code: MGAW5PAHYEYDQZCI  

If theraband work has been the foundation of your ankle-strengthening routine, this episode is going to change the game for you...I'm joined again by fan-favorite guest, Allie Christensen, Founder of the Dancer Strong platform, and a strength and conditioning coach who works specifically with adult dancers. We discuss why relying on your theraband alone won't build the strength your feet and ankles actually need for ballet, including a study comparing dancers who trained with resistance bands to dancers who did loaded strength work instead. We also cover the early, easy-to-overlook signs that your feet and ankles may need more support than you realize.This conversation also gets into what "wobbling" in a balance is actually telling you, an efficient warm-up you can start using before class, the specific cue to safegaurd how you land jumps, and a current, science-backed approach to recovering from a sprained ankle.Whether you're working through jump anxiety, an unstable balance, recovery from an injury, or simply want to feel more grounded in class, this episode offers real, practical strength work you can start using, even with just ten minutes, twice a week.If you're ready to bulletproof your feet & ankles for ballet, this conversation is for you!⚠️ PLEASE NOTE: This episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. If you are experiencing persistent pain or symptoms, please consult a licensed medical professional. CONNECT WITH ALLIE

Megan Burbank's gotta dance. The centuries-old dance style known as ballet has been stereotyped in our modern world with images of refined, wispy, frighteningly disciplined young women fighting viciously for roles in ethereal productions. For this episode, Adult Dance Correspondent Megan Burbank shares with Sarah the history and transformation of this misunderstood art from its early days as a fancy French aristocratic performance, to its post-French Revolution embrace by the working class, and finally into 20th century America when the expected body of the ballerina began to take shape. Megan also shares her own experience as a late-onset ballerina, dispelling myths about what ballet is, who can participate, and what we can learn about ourselves through its techniques. Together they discuss the line between art and sport, the aspects of horror found in many ballets, and whether it is too late for all of us to become the prima ballerina of our dreams. Digressions include: Final Destination acupuncture, the smell of the Scholastic book fair, and the questionable advertising employed by Tab soda. Send your submissions for our Halloween Listener Spectacular (scary stories or Halloween nostalgia) to sloppyandalive@gmail.com before August 31st! Referenced: Ballet Evolved How Political Anxiety Turned Me into a Late-Onset Ballerina eXit SPACE Dance Studio International Adult Ballet Festival TAB Soda Fever Dream More Megan Burbank: Burbank.industries Burbank Industries on Substack Produced + edited by ⁠⁠⁠Miranda Zickler⁠⁠⁠ More You're Wrong About: ⁠⁠⁠Bonus Episodes on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Buy cute merch⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YWA on Instagram⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, John discusses Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll's resignation and the implications of the recent government shutdowns, alongside the devastating flash floods in the Grand Canyon. John also critiques the Trump administration's controversial moves, including the closure of truck driving schools and the mishandling of mail voting, which raises eyebrows about election integrity. Then, he speaks with Susan Rinkunas and Garnet Henderson from Autonomy News. They shed light on the impending threats to abortion rights in the wake of the midterms. They also discuss the legal maneuvers surrounding mifepristone and the potential ramifications of the Comstock Act, emphasizing the urgent need for vigilance in protecting reproductive freedoms. Their insights highlight how the fight for abortion access is intricately tied to larger issues of healthcare and systemic racism. And finally, John welcomes back Leigh McGowan, known as Politics Girl, who shares her thoughts on the current political climate and the importance of grassroots activism. Together, they tackle the challenges of voter suppression and the need for accountability among elected officials, urging listeners to remain engaged and prepared as the midterms approach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get early access to ad-free episodes and exclusive panel discussions by joining our Patreon Did you ever wonder what it's like to send your dancer off to full-time training? Now, ask yourself what it's like to send them to another continent. In part one of this two-part series, we sat down with three parents who, collectively, had four kids attend ballet programs in Europe. One went to Academie Princesse Grace in Monaco. Two headed to London - one to the Royal Ballet School and the other to English National Ballet School. The fourth went to John Cranko in Germany. Tune in to hear how each family ultimately made the decision to send their child overseas, how the opportunities first presented themselves and what they each saw as some unexpected ups and downs during the time they were there. If you've been curious about the pros and cons of European ballet training, tune in! Links: Pick Up a Year-Round Training Corrections Journal Read Our Ballet School Summer & Year-Round Reviews Support Ballet Help Desk Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk Facebook: BalletHelpDesk TikTok: @BalletHelpDesk Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future License code: MGAW5PAHYEYDQZCI  

Balanced Ballerinas is a podcast where classical ballet meets modern wellbeing. Hosted by Georgia — ballet teacher, studio owner, and founder of Balanced Ballerinas — this podcast explores ballet not just as a technique, but as a lifelong practice for discipline, creativity, balance, and self-trust. With over a decade of experience teaching classical ballet, Georgia shares thoughtful solo reflections and conversations with dancers, teachers, and creatives who view movement as a tool for personal growth, leadership, and sustainable living. Episodes explore topics such as: Ballet technique and embodied practice Wellbeing, nervous system regulation, and resilience Teaching, learning, and studio leadership Creativity, discipline, and the ballet of becoming Balanced Ballerinas is for adult dancers, teachers, studio owners, and anyone drawn to ballet as a pathway to a more grounded, balanced life. Connect beyond the podcast: Instagram: @thebalancedballerina + @balancedballerinas Substack: https://substack.com/@thebalancedballerina YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBalancedBallerina Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebalancedballerina Thank you for being here — and for being part of this evolving community.

If you're an adult dancer, you probably know this feeling: the teacher gives the combination once, maybe twice if you're lucky, and then the music starts... and somewhere around count five, your brain goes completely blank. In this episode, I'm digging into something almost every single one of us has struggled with: remembering choreography. It's easy to write this off as a gift you're either born with or you're not — some people just "have a good memory" and some people don't. But I'm pushing back on that, because the research says otherwise. Memorizing choreography is a trainable skill, and it works a lot like a muscle: something you can actually strengthen with use, the same way you build strength in your body.I'm walking through seven specific strategies (plus one bonus for performers) that have made a real difference in how fast and confident I feel picking up combinations, whether I'm at the barre, in center, or getting ready to perform.If picking up combinations feels hard for you right now, that doesn't mean you're permanently bad at it. It probably just means it's a skill you haven't intentionally trained yet. And here's how you can start.... Follow Hannah on Instagram @thebusybunheadExplore blog posts, merchandise & resources for adult ballet dancers like you at thebusybunhead.comPodcast produced by Mission Bridge Media.www.MissionBridgeMedia.com

In this week's episode of The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I sat down with Garrett Anderson, Artistic Director of Ballet Idaho, to talk about his journey from professional dancer to arts leader and what it really takes to build a lasting career in dance.Garrett spent 20 years performing with companies including San Francisco Ballet, The Royal Ballet of Flanders, Trey McIntyre Project, and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago before stepping into his current role. We talk about how he got his start in ballet, the mentors who shaped him along the way, and the pivotal moments that took him across the country and overseas in pursuit of new artistic challenges.This conversation is packed with insight for anyone curious about the discipline and curiosity it takes to sustain a career in the arts.Key "Pointes" from this Episode: How Garrett got into ballet and the role his mom played in his early training The transition from student to professional dancer, including meeting his wife along the way Moving between companies with distinct styles, and how curiosity fueled those transitions What allowed Garrett to sustain a 20-year professional dance career His unplanned transition from performer to Artistic Director How his perspective on the dance industry has shifted since becoming a director Rethinking risk-taking in ballet and what contemporary dance techniques could bring to the art formConnect with Garrett:Visit Ballet Idaho's Website: https://balletidaho.org/Follow Ballet Idaho on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balletidahoFollow Ballet Idaho on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/balletidahoLinks and Resources:SHOP MSeam Apparel: https://mseamapparel.com/ (use code BRAINY25 at checkout for 25% off all items)Register for the “See & Be Seen” College Recruitment Event: https://eisenhowerdance.org/beseenLet's connect!MY WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.comINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebrainyballerinaSchedule your complimentary career consultation: https://www.thebrainyballerina.com/career-mentoringQuestions/comments? Email me at caitlin@thebrainyballerina.com

Talking about Dreams and communication with teachers on the flipside. In today's episode, Jennifer's father Jim comes through - to remind her that he was in her dream the evening before, and reminded her when she went for a walk on the beach that he'd be showing up in our podcast today. Jim, a Mormon bishop, has come by our classroom many times to elucidate something about the flipside. In this case, he wanted to talk to Jennifer about how dreams are constructed, sometimes from guilt (her wishing she could have done more to save his life) - as well as reminding people that their loved ones are never far away. Jim was also the first person we spoke to who identified classrooms on the flipside, and introduced us to his professor (who matched the description of a Hindu deity - "Ma Durga.") However, when I asked him if he was still taking that class, he brought forward a line of professors who were eager to talk with us about their classes. (See the book "AI AND THE FLIPSIDE: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PICTURES ITSELF IN A BOAT ON A RIVER" for a discussion of classrooms in the afterlife.) So, as I'm fond of doing, I invited "whomever wanted to share to come forward."  In this case, an etheric (transparent) being named "Lucy" who teaches a class in "Ballet" on the flipside. She revealed that she had incarnated back in the 1920's in the US in New York City - but despite self identifying as a "flapper" her heart was in ballet. Also she spoke of a previous lifetime she had off the planet Earth as a "fairie" on another planet or in another dimension.  That's not the first Faerie we've spoken to, as well as a number of people who self identify as Leprechauns or other mythological creates. It's not that they're non existence - it's that we don't have a language or nomenclature to describe their existences.  So Lucy is teaching ballet, and can recall her lifetime in New York as well as her other lifetime where she had wings. I invited one of her students to say hello - and Jeff McMillan came through - not someone that Jennifer knows, but someone whom we asked if he was currently on or off the planet - and he's currently on the planet. When I interview these students I often ask them their opinion of the class, as well as how long they've been coming to it - I didn't in this instance due to time, but if one looks at the transcripts from ARCHITECTURE OF THE AFTERLIFE or DIVINE COUNCILS IN THE AFTERLIFE or the latest AI AND THE FLIPSIDE one can see the kinds of questions and answers I get. All of it's mind bending, and we appreciate Jennifer sharing her family with us, including those who are no longer on the planet. Safe Travels Jennifer! She'll be in Nashville next week.

New York City jazz bassist Neal Miner joins the podcast to talk about his new book of original bass-feature compositions, an 11-song collection designed for students and professionals to use in ensemble settings.  Neal shares how longtime collaborator Chris Byars encouraged the project, how the book grew into play-alongs and a My Music Masterclass, and how his work as a bassist, teacher, composer, and documentary filmmaker all connect through a patient "chip away" creative process. We dig into Neal's love of bass melodies, contrafacts, gut strings, his longtime Juzek bass, Golden Spiral strings, DPA mic setup, recording acoustic bass, and the realities of playing unfamiliar instruments on the road. Neal also talks about his YouTube documentaries, his trio album Invisibility on Cellar Music, and life as an active New York jazz musician. Enjoy, and learn more at Neal's website, follow him on Instagram, and check out his work on YouTube! Be sure also to check out Neal's excellent appearance on Discover Double Bass.   Thank you to our sponsor! Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio – CMU is dedicated to helping each student achieve their goals as a musician. Every week each student receives private lessons and participates in a solo class with Micah Howard. Peter Guild, another member of the PSO, teaches Orchestral Literature and Repertoire weekly. They encourage students to reach out to the great bassists in their area for lessons and direction. Many of the bassists from all of the city's ensembles are more than willing to lend a hand. Every year members of the Symphony, the Opera and the Ballet give classes and offer our students individual attention. Click here to visit Micah's website and to sign up for a free online trial lesson.   Connect with DBHQ Join Our Newsletter Double Bass Resources Double Bass Sheet Music Double Bass Merch Gear used to record this podcast Zoom H6 studio 8-Track 32-Bit Float Handy Recorder Rode Podmic Sony Alpha 7 IV Full-frame Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM Lens Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM Lens When you buy a product using a link on this page, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting DBHQ. Theme music by Eric Hochberg