Podcasts about Ballet West

Olivia Book, is a professional ballet dancer in Ballet West's second company in Salt Lake City, Utah. Olivia grew up in a small town in Ontario, Canada and was born with a right arm limb deficiency. She has always been a natural performer and began ballet classes at a local dance studio at the young age of four, she later became a member of a competitive dance team from the age of nine until fifteen, competing in many different styles of dance. Olivia attended The Royal Danish Ballet summer school in 2018 and 2021. In 2019 at the age of 15, she attended the Youth American Grand Prix, placed in the top 12 in both the classical ballet and contemporary categories, and was awarded two of the most prestigious awards, Outstanding Performance and Special Commendation from the Jury at the Youth America Grand Prix and was also personally invited to the Ballet West summer intensive by Adam Sklute, BW Director. During that summer she was selected to join Ballet West Academy's Professional Training Division at the young age of 16 and made the tough decision to move away from home to live in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 2021, she was promoted to the Trainee program and most recently to the second company in 2023. While at the BW Academy, Olivia was awarded the Adam Sklute scholarship in 2020 and 2022, for her exceptional artistry and has appeared in the TV show, The Next Step, season 8. She is studying Plant Based nutrition and is working on writing her memoir, capturing her dance journey from the very beginning, co-authored with her Mom. In her first two professional seasons with Ballet West she has performed in Dracula, Stars & Stripes,The Nutcracker and Swan Lake, Jekyll & Hyde, Serenade and Cinderella. Olivia has been featured in Pointe magazine(2020), Front Row Magazine(2024) and interviewed by KSL news reporter Carole Mikita (2023) and Cassidy Wixom, for KSL online(2024). Olivia can be found at: Instagram: @olivia_book_ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@oliviabook Ballet West website: https://www.balletwest.org/dancers/detail/olivia-book

Michael Bearden, Director of the University of Oklahoma School of Dance, joins us to talk about what makes OU's program stand out. With three distinct tracks—ballet, modern, and pedagogy—OU offers a robust performance schedule, new choreographic opportunities, and wellness support for its students. We dig into the admission process, scholarship landscape, and what career outcomes look like for OU grads. Michael also shares advice for dancers choosing between college and company life, and gives insight into how public university dance programs are navigating ongoing funding cuts. Learn more about OU's Dance Program More Links: Support Ballet Help Desk Summer Intensive Essentials Guide Buy Summer Corrections Journals Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk Facebook: BalletHelpDesk Ballet Help Desk Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future License code: MGAW5PAHYEYDQZCI

Allison DeBona took the road less traveled—college before company—and it led to a successful ballet career. In this episode, she breaks down why she chose Indiana University, what she gained from the experience, and how the college route stacks up against full-time conservatory training. We talk about career outcomes, adjustment challenges, and shifting industry perceptions around college ballet programs. She also answers whether or not she would choose the same path again. If you're weighing college offers against trainee spots, or wondering what kind of future the college path can offer, Allison brings clarity—and candor. If you're a college student, be sure to check out the artÉmotion Collegiate Ballet Summer Intensive that Allison and Rex Tilton run.  More Links: Support Ballet Help Desk Buy Corrections Journals Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk Facebook: BalletHelpDesk Ballet Help Desk Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future License code: MGAW5PAHYEYDQZCI

Youth Ballet West is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated Christmas show, 'The Nutcracker,' set to grace the stage at the Town Hall Theatre, Galway, on December 14th and 15th. This enchanting ballet, cherished worldwide for its magical storytelling and Tchaikovsky's iconic score, promises to captivate audiences of all ages. In this show, Éabha Schukat plays the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Megan Dowd will be portraying the enigmatic Drosselmeyer. To talk more about the show, Alan Morrissey was joined by Youth Ballet West Director, Judith Sibley. Photo (c): darachphotography

This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Ballet West is the ninth largest professional ballet company in the country and is the second-largest performing arts organization in Utah with an international reputation for artistic excellence since its founding in 1963. Executive Director Michael Scolamiero joins us with more. Michael Scolamiero: Ballet West is home to America's first Nutcracker, which all started when our founder, Willam Christensen, choreographed the first full-length version of The Nutcracker in the United States in 1944. This year, we are celebrating 80 years of The Nutcracker, which has become officially known as a Living Historic Landmark by the state of Utah, the first such designation of its kind in the country. We are the only company that presents this version in the United States, which Christensen first created for the San Francisco Ballet during the height of WWII to provide family entertainment to audiences during a difficult time in the world. It was ideal because of the vast number of children used in the production, when so many able-bodied dancers were enlisted in the military. Thanks to Christensen, The Nutcracker has become synonymous with the holiday tradition and has become a major revenue stream for ballet companies around the world. Derek Miller: For over 60 years, Ballet West has expanded its footprint in our community through innovative performances and preeminent training in dance. To learn more, or to get tickets for The Nutcracker, visit balletwest.org. I'm Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 11/14/24

The legendary story of Jekyll & Hyde opens Ballet West’s season from Oct. 25 – Nov. 2 at the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre. Though the adult psychological thriller is just in time for Halloween, audiences will see the company dance and act out the complex story in a new and surprising way. FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Ballet West's Artistic Director Adam Sklute who explains how the innovative storytelling in this new portrayal of Jekyll & Hyde pushes the boundaries of classical ballet while connecting the audience to modern themes like addiction, mental instability, and the complexity found within ourselves. For ticket info, visit balletwest.org.

On today's episode of 'Conversations On Dance' we are joined by Artistic Director of Ballet West, Adam Sklute and choreographer Val Caniparoli. At the outset of Ballet West's 2024-2025 season, Adam lays out his vision for the company, including the season opener of Val's "Jekyll and Hyde". Val and Adam talk about their long artistic relationship, how new story ballets are the lifeblood of classical ballet companies and what "Jekyll and Hyde" does to push dancers and audiences alike. If you are in the Salt Lake City area, performances run October 25th through November 2nd and can be purchased at Balletwest.org. New York Times article Val references regarding his time making 'Jekyll & Hyde' during COVID at Finnish National Ballet: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/17/arts/dance/finnish-national-ballet-jekyll-and-hyde.htmlLINKS:Website: conversationsondancepod.comInstagram: @conversationsondanceMerch: https://bit.ly/cod-merchYouTube: https://bit.ly/youtube-CODJoin our email list: https://bit.ly/mail-COD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another Week, Another GUEST! This week the girls are THRILLED to be bringing on a phenomenal professional in the industry- KALEY JENSEN! Kaley Jensen, a wife and mother, is also a professional dancer, adjunct professor, Pilates teacher trainer, choreographer, cross-fitter, and creator of the Mentoring Program for Dancers: Mindset to Movement. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Kaley attended Brigham Young University as a dance major and business minor. She performed and toured with the Theatre Ballet Company all four years, and trained on scholarship at the San Francisco Conservatory of Dance and Ballet West. While there, she received academic and international talent awards at the World Dance Movement in Italy. She later pursued her Masters of Fine Arts at the University of Arizona, where she met her future husband and further developed her passion for performing, educating, and choreographing. After her first year, a severe car accident left her with a broken back, but she recovered and returned to dance with the help of a dedicated Pilates regimen, a discipline that soon became a new passion. Since moving to Dallas in 2017, Kaley has completed her Pilates training and has been teaching and choreographing locally for studios and dance departments, including Richland College and, more recently, Collin College. She also presented at the national AGO conference for two consecutive years. Her professional dance credentials include performances with Bruce Wood Dance, Zion Dance Project, Ballet North Texas, Collin County Ballet Theatre, Ballet Dallas, and most recently, Full Circle Dance. Some professional highlights include performing the lead in the original work by Silas Farley of New York City Ballet, Dew Drop and Sugar Plum Fairy in "The Nutcracker," the role of Phoenix in "Phoenix Rising" by Zach Ingram of Alvin Ailey, and the principal in the award-winning "HIVE" by Tiffanee Arnold. Through her example and mentorship, Kaley loves empowering dancers to reignite their passion and turn their dream careers into a vivid reality. TO FURTHER CONNECT WITH KALEY: mindset2move.com CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR MENTORSHIP !!

Amy West is an Assistant Professor of Dance, and the Health & Wellness Coach for the School of Music, Theatre & Dance at the University of Michigan. She had a 24-year professional career as a ballet dancer and freelance artist, appearing with internationally-renowned ballet companies including Pennsylvania Ballet, Ballet West, and as soloist with New Jersey Ballet, Colorado Ballet, and Nevada Dance Theater. Ms. West is a certified Health & Wellness Coach through the Mayo Clinic and the National Board of Health & Wellness Coaches, a Personal Trainer, a Pilates instructor, an Essentrics instructor, and Health Coach & Master Coach Instructor through the American Council on Exercise. At the Michigan Ice Dance Academy, founded by Olympic medalists Charlie White and Tanith Belbin, she is the ballet instructor, wellness coach, and on-ice coach for internationally-ranked ice dancers. She serves on the board for Ballet Rising, an organization dedicated to making ballet training accessible at the global level. Recently, she choreographed OKLAHOMA! at The Encore Musical Theatre Co. and curated an evening of dance and music concert titled Women Defining Themselves which raised funding for research for the ALS Center of Excellence at Michigan Medicine. Ms. West provides personalized wellness and movement coaching through her website, amywestwellness.com, and presents wellness workshops for groups at the national and international level. Links: Website: ⁠https://amywestwellness.com/

Today on Conversations on Dance, we welcome Theresa Ruth Howard, founder of Memoirs of Blacks in Ballet, and Katlyn Addison, principal dancer with Ballet West. We first had Katlyn on the podcast in February of 2024 in episode 383, where we talk all about her career. We are happy to welcome Katlyn back on to talk about the upcoming "Pathways to Performance: Exercises in Reframing the Narrative" performance at the Kennedy Center. Theresa was the guest curator of "Reframing the Narrative" at the Kennedy Center for it's inaugural season in 2022 and Theresa is returning again this year with her hand-picked group of dancers coming together from all across the country to feature a newly commissioned ballet and excerpts of recently premiered works by Black choreographers. Katlyn was selected by Theresa in 2022 to be a part of this project and is returning again this year. The pair tell us about "Pathways to Performance: Exercises in Reframing the Narrative," how the project came about, what was so special about the experience in 2022, and how they will be expanding upon the work now in 2024. Don't miss "Pathways to Performance: Exercises in Reframing the Narrative" July 2 and 3 at the Kennedy Center. Tickets are available at kennedy-center.org.WATCH:Reframing the Narrative: Blacks in Ballet | A Kennedy Center Digital Stage Original (2022 documentary)Donald Byrd's "From Other Suns" | A World Premiere Ballet from The Kennedy Center LINKS:Website: conversationsondancepod.comInstagram: @conversationsondanceMerch: https://bit.ly/cod-merchYouTube: https://bit.ly/youtube-CODJoin our email list: https://bit.ly/mail-COD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're joined by Melonie Buchanan Murray, the Director of the School of Dance at the University of Utah. Our conversation covered a variety of areas, including the repertoire the dancers typically perform, admissions standards, the emphasis Ms. Murray puts on mental health awareness, how injuries affect grading and how students can get a BFA in Ballet that includes a teaching emphasis. She also let us in on the joint training program that the University of Utah has with Ballet West! Learn more about the dance program at https://www.dance.utah.edu/ Links: Ballet Help Desk Support Ballet Help Desk Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk

Welcome to Inside the Taubman Approach sponsored by the Golandsky Institute. I am your host Benjamin Harding. Today's episode is fascinating.Yegor Shevtsov  is one of the most interesting people that I have ever met. He truly is a Renaissance man. He's an intellectual: he speaks many, many languages; he devours repertoire, literature, poetry, and art. He grew up being a dancer, then studied economics in Amsterdam. He then came to the United States and pursued music at Manhattan school of Music all the way through the doctoral level. We were students together at Manhattan school of music in the studio of Nina Svetlanova. Yegor is one of the most kind and humble people I have ever met as well - a joy to talk to. What surprised me today in this interview is how he came to the Taubman Approach for a very practical solution. You'll see what I mean.  Let me read an excerpt found on our website from Yegor. From Yegor Shevtsov:I am a working pianist, and I owe that honor in no small measure to Edna's precise, encouraging and constructive teaching. Both she and her wonderful colleagues at the Institute are an incredible resource to pianists of all levels, from beginner students to those wishing to recover from injury to those who simply look to be better pianists, better musicians. I came to Edna to get help with very practical and concrete problems: I needed to perform some pieces that I could not play well. Over the years, I have brought to her Chopin and Scriabin Etudes for gigs, Beethoven and Brahms Sonatas for competitions, Strauss and Stravinsky orchestral excerpts for auditions. From fingerings to articulation, from sound quality to rhythmic vitality – Edna leaves no stone unturned. What separates her from other teachers is of course the fact that she enables you to explore all those categories as rooted in the anatomical evidence of playing the instrument. Through studying with her, I have become not just a better performer, but a better musician and a better teacher myself. Edna is an embodiment of a Master Teacher. Thank you, Master.Yegor ShevtsovPianist, Arctic Philharmonic, Bodø, NorwayPianist, Ballet West, Salt Lake City, UTPianist, Mark Morris Dance Group Ensemble, Brooklyn, NYFaculty, MSM Precollege, New York, NYDMA, Manhattan School of Musichttps://markmorrisdancegroup.org/profile/yegor-shevtsov/The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.

This episode is the third in a three-part series of conversations about career development and collaborative negotiation with Justin Wright (moderator), Tad Mayer, and Carly Inkpen – authors of Finding a Job that Loves You Back. They are joined by Courtney Warnsman, NCDA Trustee for Private Practice, Business-Industry and Agencies.  It is not uncommon to reach mid- or later career and not be sure that's where you want to be. How are the career questions that people face different at this career stage? This conversation addresses mindset, changing fulfillment needs, access to resources, exploring new possibilities, and evaluating potential challenges and risks with compassion and advocacy in mind - shifting from guide to collaborator.Episode 1 - Coaching, Advising, and Counseling Skills: When Do you Use Each one?Episode 2 - Working with Reluctant NetworkersLearn more about the panel participants:Carly Inkpen is a social worker, writer, and visual artist. In each of these roles, they explore trauma, gender, migration, and how people inhabit their bodies as they move through the world. Carly holds an MSW from Smith College School for Social Work and a BA from the University of Arizona. They work as a psychotherapist and are currently training to practice as a psychedelic therapist. Carly's writing projects focus on gender identity, third culture kid experience, science fiction as social commentary, and psychoanalytic theory. Tad Mayer is a deeply curious one-on-one interaction junkie dedicated to rescuing clients' inspiration and reaching that “A ha!” moment. He is focused on understanding motivation, enhancing behavior, and improving effectiveness. Tad is a career consultant and partner at Essex Partners, a national outplacement firm dedicated to helping senior executives find the right path forward. Tad's previous professional roles have spanned Stage Electrician at Ballet West, Media Planner at DDB, Manager of Domestic Pricing at Northwest Airlines (now Delta), Director of Partner Marketing at Sheraton Hotels, and Director of Commercial & Corporate Programs at Mediation Works Incorporated (MWI). Courtney Warnsman, Ph.D. has been a career development facilitator for nearly 20 years. She works at Austin Career Connections in Austin delivering career transition and development services to individual clients across functional roles and industries. She is an Executive Development Program Consultant for the Baylor University Executive MBA Program and was recently tapped to serve on the advisory board of The Chiral Project, a startup venture exploring the unique challenges that women have experienced as they have either chosen or been forced to step back professionally during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Courtney received her Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degrees from the University of Texas at Austin.Justin Wright is the CEO of Habitus, a certified B Corporation. His work focuses on facilitating complex decision-making processes and coordinating collaboration between multiple stakeholders to empower collective action. Justin has worked with organizations including PolicyLink, the Other and Belonging Institute, MIT Office of Sustainability, and the B Corp Climate Collect to further their commitments to social justice, racial equity, and environmental sustainability. Justin seeks out this kind of work because of his Quaker commitment to peace, equality, and stewardship. 

This episode is the second in a three-part series of conversations about career counseling, coaching, and advising with Justin Wright (moderator), Tad Mayer, and Carly Inkpen – authors of Finding a Job that Loves You Back. They are joined by Courtney Warnsman, NCDA Trustee for Private Practice, Business-Industry and Agencies. What is networking, why should people do it, and what strategies are successful in preparing those who are reluctant to take part? The discussion describes networking as a fundamental concept of connecting with other people, with an understanding that every conversation is a kind of negotiation or exchange. The challenges faced by those with trauma histories and doubts about the possibility of trusting relationships are also addressed.Check out: Episode 1 - Coaching, Advising, and Counseling Skills: When Do you Use Each one?Stay tuned for: Episode 3 – Working with Mid- and Late-Career ClientsLearn more about the panel participants:Carly Inkpen is a social worker, writer, and visual artist. In each of these roles, they explore trauma, gender, migration, and how people inhabit their bodies as they move through the world. Carly holds an MSW from Smith College School for Social Work and a BA from the University of Arizona. They work as a psychotherapist and are currently training to practice as a psychedelic therapist. Carly's writing projects focus on gender identity, third culture kid experience, science fiction as social commentary, and psychoanalytic theory. Their peer-reviewed article "Fabulousness - What the Doctor Ordered: Exploring the Intrapsychic Significance and Social Meanings of Fashion" was recently published in Psychoanalytic Social Work.Tad Mayer is a deeply curious one-on-one interaction junkie dedicated to rescuing clients' inspiration and reaching that “A ha!” moment. He is focused on understanding motivation, enhancing behavior, and improving effectiveness. Tad is a career consultant and partner at Essex Partners, a national outplacement firm dedicated to helping senior executives find the right path forward. Tad's previous professional roles have spanned Stage Electrician at Ballet West, Media Planner at DDB, Manager of Domestic Pricing at Northwest Airlines (now Delta), Director of Partner Marketing at Sheraton Hotels, and Director of Commercial & Corporate Programs at Mediation Works Incorporated (MWI). He has an MBA from The Tuck School at Dartmouth College and a BS in Communication Studies from Northwestern University.Courtney Warnsman, Ph.D. has been a career development facilitator for nearly 20 years. She works at Austin Career Connections in Austin delivering career transition and development services to individual clients across functional roles and industries. She is an Executive Development Program Consultant for the Baylor University Executive MBA Program and was recently tapped to serve on the advisory board of The Chiral Project, a startup venture exploring the unique challenges that women have experienced as they have either chosen or been forced to step back professionally during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Courtney received her Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degrees from the University of Texas at Austin.Justin Wright is the CEO of Habitus, a certified B Corporation. His work focuses on facilitating complex decision-making processes and coordinating collaboration between multiple stakeholders to empower collective action. Justin has worked with organizations including PolicyLink, the Other and Belonging Institute, MIT Office of Sustainability, and the B Corp Climate Collect to further their commitments t

This episode is the first in a three-part series of conversations with Justin Wright (moderator), Tad Mayer, and Carly Inkpen – authors of Finding a Job that Loves You Back. They are joined by Courtney Warnsman, NCDA Trustee for Private Practice, Business-Industry and Agencies. The discussion begins with the development of working definitions of coaching, advising, and counseling as they relate to roles, methodologies, and skills and encourages using different approaches for different needs when working with clients within an ethical scope of practice.Stay tuned for:Episode 2 – Working with Reluctant NetworkersEpisode 3 – Working with Mid- and Late-Career ClientsLearn more about the panel participants:Carly Inkpen is a social worker, writer, and visual artist. In each of these roles, they explore trauma, gender, migration, and how people inhabit their bodies as they move through the world. Carly holds an MSW from Smith College School for Social Work and a BA from the University of Arizona. They work as a psychotherapist and are currently training to practice as a psychedelic therapist. Carly's writing projects focus on gender identity, third culture kid experience, science fiction as social commentary, and psychoanalytic theory. Their peer-reviewed article "Fabulousness - What the Doctor Ordered: Exploring the Intrapsychic Significance and Social Meanings of Fashion" was recently published in Psychoanalytic Social Work. Tad Mayer is a deeply curious one-on-one interaction junkie dedicated to rescuing clients' inspiration and reaching that “A ha!” moment. He is focused on understanding motivation, enhancing behavior, and improving effectiveness. Tad is a career consultant and partner at Essex Partners, a national outplacement firm dedicated to helping senior executives find the right path forward. Tad's previous professional roles have spanned Stage Electrician at Ballet West, Media Planner at DDB, Manager of Domestic Pricing at Northwest Airlines (now Delta), Director of Partner Marketing at Sheraton Hotels, and Director of Commercial & Corporate Programs at Mediation Works Incorporated (MWI). He has an MBA from The Tuck School at Dartmouth College and a BS in Communication Studies from Northwestern University.Courtney Warnsman, Ph.D. has been a career development facilitator for nearly 20 years. She works at Austin Career Connections in Austin delivering career transition and development services to individual clients across functional roles and industries. She is an Executive Development Program Consultant for the Baylor University Executive MBA Program and was recently tapped to serve on the advisory board of The Chiral Project, a startup venture exploring the unique challenges that women have experienced as they have either chosen or been forced to step back professionally during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Courtney received her Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degrees from the University of Texas at Austin.Justin Wright is the CEO of Habitus, a certified B Corporation. His work focuses on facilitating complex decision-making processes and coordinating collaboration between multiple stakeholders to empower collective action. Justin has worked with organizations including PolicyLink, the Other and Belonging Institute, MIT Office of Sustainability, and the B Corp Climate Collect to further their commitments to social justice, racial equity, and environmental sustainability. Justin seeks out this kind of work because of his Quaker commitment to peace, equality, and stewardship. Justin also serves as lead designer for negotiation, difficult conversation, and meetings design/facilitation training. 

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Friday, March 22, 20244:20 pm: Currie Myers, criminologist and law enforcement veteran joins the show to discuss why he says the White House is underreporting crime in the United States.4:38 pm: Haisten Willis, White House Reporter for the Washington Examiner, joins Rod to discuss his piece today on how Joe Biden found a way to continue cancelling billions of dollars in student debt despite a Supreme Court decision ruling the practice illegal.6:05 pm: Mark Hemingway, Editor at The Federalist, joins the program to discuss how Joe Biden's poor ratings shows that Democrats are beginning to ask if their party has gotten anything right in the last four years.6:20 pm: Adam Sklute, Artistic Director at Ballet West joins the show for a preview of the company's 2024-2025 season.6:38 pm: We'll listen back to Rod's conversations this week with Stephan Helgesen an author and retired U.S. diplomat, about his piece for American Thinker on the moment people realized they liked Donald Trump, and (at 6:50 pm) with political journalist Salena Zito on her piece for Hot Air on how Joe Biden's State of the Union speech may not have been the win amongst voters that many Democrats think it was.

The World Happiness Report just came out. The United States fell way back. We used to be #10 in the world. We fell to 23rd, but if you look at younger Americans, we fell all the way to 62nd. What is going on here? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Angel Krull, Director of Major Gifts and Corporate Sponsorships with Ballet West and lobbyist Crystal Young. 

We learned this week that the average bonus on Wall Street went DOWN to $176,500. That's not the salary - that's the bonus! This just blew KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson away.  During a time when we hear about the pain of inflation every day, how is this happening? Why are all profits going back to stockholders and Wall Street and not being shared with everyone? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Angel Krull, Director of Major Gifts and Corporate Sponsorships with Ballet West and lobbyist Crystal Young. 

We saw an article this week about some skiers at Alta, senior citizen skiers, just cruising down the hill. KSL Newsrado's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what they see themselves enjoying in their later years. If we're lucky enough to live that long, what do you see yourself doing? Her guests this week include Angel Krull, Director of Major Gifts and Corporate Sponsorships with Ballet West and lobbyist Crystal Young. 

We saw a bipartisan bill pass the House this week that would ban TikTok from the United States unless the Chinese government sells its interest in the company. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what they think about the data mining that goes on with all social media companies and with this Chinese company specifically. Her guests this week include Angel Krull, Director of Major Gifts and Corporate Sponsorships with Ballet West and lobbyist Crystal Young. 

Attention Dance Studio Owners! In this episode Acrobatic Arts Associate Director, Mark Nash shares invaluable insights on why Certification is a game-changer for studio owners. Whether you're seeking to boost your studio's reputation, attract more students, or simply stay ahead in the industry, Mark breaks down the essential reasons why Certification is a must. Tune in now and unlock the secrets to studio success with Acrobatic Arts! Need some visuals? Check out Marks's Weekly Mini presentation, Why YOU Want to Certify as a Studio Owner with Mark Nash, on YouTube! Mark is the Associate Director of Acrobatic Arts, as well as an acro adjudicator, educator and certified examiner. He enjoys choreography and has won the Josephine-Hermene Schwarz award as well as received commissions to choreograph repertory and full-length works for various dance companies throughout the US. He was a professional dancer and has danced for Dayton and Cincinnati Ballets, and Ballet West. Mark is also an eight-time Men's World Baton Twirling Champion, and has taught numerous world champions as well. He values education and has Master's Degrees in Business and Arts Administration, as well as many dance related certifications. Mark is also a devoted husband and father of three, and lives in California. Email: mark@acrobaticarts.com FB https://www.facebook.com/nashmark/ IG @nashmark23 Nash Twirling Academy https://www.nashtwirlingacademy.com If you'd like more amazing content more tips and ideas check out our Acrobatic Arts Channel on YouTube. Subscribe Now! Connect with Acrobatic Arts on your favourite social media platform: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acrobaticarts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Acroarts Twitter: https://twitter.com/acrobatic_arts/ Learn more and register for our programs at AcrobaticArts.com Acrobatic Arts:https://www.acrobaticarts.com/

On today's episode of 'Conversations On Dance', we are joined by Katlyn Addison, principal dancer with Ballet West. Katlyn takes us on the journey through her early training days in Canada, the decision to take a risk by leaving her first major company for new terrain, and how that risk paid off through years of hard work and steady promotions. Katlyn will be making her premiere as Odette/Odile in Ballet West's upcoming performances of 'Swan Lake', which is having its run this February 9th through the 17th. If you are in the Salt Lake City area and would like to purchase tickets, visit balletwest.org. LINKS:Website: conversationsondancepod.comInstagram: @conversationsondanceMerch: https://bit.ly/cod-merchYouTube: https://bit.ly/youtube-CODJoin our email list: https://bit.ly/mail-COD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Downtown Salt Lake City has a lot to offer this holiday season. The Gallivan Center is particularly festive this year, with the 2023 GLOW at Gallivan art experience now in full swing. Program Director of The Blocks Britney Helmers joins us with more. Britney Helmers: The Downtown Alliance and The Blocks Arts District are adding a layer of luminous magic to the Gallivan Plaza this year with the fourth and largest season of GLOW at Gallivan! This season's art experience is the most magical yet, with more than two dozen larger than life sculptures designed by interior collective celebrating Utah's diverse natural, cultural and social landscapes. This family friendly attraction is open every evening and completely free! In the middle of this whimsical experience, Gallivan's famous ice-skating rink is open until 10 pm every night, and skates can be rented for just 10 dollars. The Gallivan Center isn't the only place to celebrate the holidays downtown, either — pay a visit for Ballet West's The Nutcracker, special performances at Temple Square and the Utah Symphony, and holiday concerts at the Eccles Theater. You will also find more than 170 bars and restaurants offering seasonal menu options and special holiday events. Derek Miller: Join us downtown to celebrate the most magical time of the year. To stay up to date on more winter events, visit The Blocks SLC website. I'm Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: December 15, 2024

Today on 'Conversations On Dance' we are joined by Evelyn Cisneros-Legate, director of the Ballet West Academy, and Allison DeBona, principal of the Ballet West Academy Park City location and founder of artÉmotion. Both women take us through how their careers as professional ballerinas impacted the work they do today as educators, how they are actively growing Ballet West's training programs and why Ballet West Academy is an ideal landing spot for students of all interest levels and abilities. If you're a parent or student looking for summer programs in the 2024 season, visit academy.balletwest.org. LINKS:Website: conversationsondancepod.comInstagram: @conversationsondanceMerch: https://bit.ly/cod-merchYouTube: https://bit.ly/youtube-CODJoin our email list: https://bit.ly/mail-COD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson had some fun with her guests on A Woman's View during this last weekend of the year. She asked what they learned from 2023 and what they hope for 2024. Her guests this week include Susan Spiers, CEO of the Utah Association of CPAs, Angela Krull, Director of Major Gifts and Corporate Sponsorships with Ballet West, and Kim Gardner, a teacher with 33 years experience and chairperson of the Colonial Heritage Festival. 

More than half of Americans polled recently said they planned to work during their winter holiday. We worked on Christmas Eve and some of us even worked on Christmas Day. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests whether they plan to work during the break. Her guests this week include Susan Spiers, CEO of the Utah Association of CPAs, Angela Krull, Director of Major Gifts and Corporate Sponsorships with Ballet West, and Kim Gardner, a teacher with 33 years experience and chairperson of the Colonial Heritage Festival. 

Have you noticed that your teenagers talk to you more in the evening than they do at other times of day? There was an interesting article in the Deseret News about how your teens are more likely to open up at night. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Susan Spiers, CEO of the Utah Association of CPAs, Angela Krull, Director of Major Gifts and Corporate Sponsorships with Ballet West, and Kim Gardner, a teacher with 33 years experience and chairperson of the Colonial Heritage Festival. 

We learned this week that people are not posting as much on social media. The Wall Street Journal said, "The fun of social media has fizzled." KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View if they feel that way. Her guests this week include Susan Spiers, CEO of the Utah Association of CPAs, Angela Krull, Director of Major Gifts and Corporate Sponsorships with Ballet West, and Kim Gardner, a teacher with 33 years experience and chairperson of the Colonial Heritage Festival. 

Wrapping up this week's Radio From Hell show with Sean Means Movie Reviews, Jimmy the Wine Guy, an interview with Ballet West, and more!

On today's episode of 'Conversations On Dance', we are joined by the Artistic Director of Ballet West, Adam Sklute. Adam sits down with us to tell us about his journey from dancer to director, the positive changes he's enacted since he took over the role of Artistic Director in 2007 and to give us a deep look into the company's production of Willam Christensen's 'Nutcracker', the very first full length production of the holiday classic ever performed in America. Ballet West will be performing 'The Nutcracker' at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC from Nov 22-26 and in Salt Lake City from Dec 8-27. Tickets for the Kennedy Center can be purchased at kennedy-center.org, while Ballet West's hometown performances can be found at balletwest.org. Try Audible Plus free for 30 daysGive the gift of Audible PlusLINKS:Website: conversationsondancepod.comInstagram: @conversationsondanceMerch: https://bit.ly/cod-merchYouTube: https://bit.ly/youtube-CODJoin our email list: https://bit.ly/mail-COD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Temperatures are dropping and people want to know — what's Salt Lake's winter homelessness plan? Plus, is downtown getting a makeover? Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the news and share their picks of the week. Volunteer with Unsheltered Utah this weekend. Learn more about the Point in Time Count, and sign up to volunteer in January 2024. Choose a proposal for downtown Main Street and 100 S. — take the survey! Get tickets to Utah Symphony/Opera, and Ballet West perform “Dracula.” Eat dinner at Kafe Mamai in downtown SLC.   Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We watched Hamas attack Israel a week ago and now Israel responding with attacks and the closing off of Gaza from food, water and power. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asks her guests on A Woman's View how they understand what's happening there. Her guests this week include Angela Krull, Director of Major Gifts and Corporate Sponsorships with Ballet West, Robbyn Scribner, Co-founder and Director of Outreach for Tech Moms and Nancy Lord, former Utah Republican National Committeewoman and now director of an interfaith choir. 

As the world watches the war in Israel and Gaza this week, the question comes up of what could ultimately lead to peace. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asks her guests on A Woman's View why any country would want to occupy another country? It only leads to bloodshed and suffering. Her guests this week include Angela Krull, Director of Major Gifts and Corporate Sponsorships with Ballet West, Robbyn Scribner, Co-founder and Director of Outreach for Tech Moms and Nancy Lord, former Utah Republican National Committeewoman and now director of an interfaith choir. 

There was a fascinating poll done by the Deseret News that asked Utahns, "Are you better off now than you were a year ago?" KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Angela Krull, Director of Major Gifts and Corporate Sponsorships with Ballet West, Robbyn Scribner, Co-founder and Director of Outreach for Tech Moms and Nancy Lord, former Utah Republican National Committeewoman and now director of an interfaith choir. 

We learned this week that ACT scores are at their lowest in 30 years. What's happening with our graduating seniors? Are they prepared for college? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asks her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Angela Krull, Director of Major Gifts and Corporate Sponsorships with Ballet West, Robbyn Scribner, Co-founder and Director of Outreach for Tech Moms and Nancy Lord, former Utah Republican National Committeewoman and now director of an interfaith choir. 

About today's guests: Nashville Ballet's Artistic Director and CEO, Nick Mullikin oversees all administrative staff, artistic productions, and School of Nashville Ballet programs, serving over 40,000 Middle Tennesseans and 1800 students. He has commissioned over 20 new works for the organization, choreographed several works for Nashville Ballet and NB2, and is highly sought after for teaching and judging international dance competitions. Prior to joining Nashville Ballet, Mullikin has worked with Houston Ballet, Ballet West, and The Washington Ballet. Travis Bradley: Currently, Rehearsal Director for NB2, He has danced for Ballet Memphis, Houston Ballet, Richmond Ballet, and Julia Adam Dance. Travis has created numerous classical and contemporary ballets throughout the years, and has also co-directed and co-choreographed over 20 musicals. His new work will be part of the Nashville Dance Festival program. Mackenzie Kenyon: A member of NB2, she was previously a trainee at the Joffrey Academy of Dance and was able to choreograph as a part of the Joffrey Academy “Young Moves” program. Kenyon moved to Nashville in 2021 to join NB2 as a trainee and was promoted to NB2 Dancer in November 2022. Mackenzie has also choreographed for School of Nashville Ballet during the Academy Winter Workshop. Nashville Dance Festival takes place Friday, July 21st at Belmont University's state-of-the-art Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at 7 p.m. and showcases classical and contemporary pieces performed by renowned guest artists from Dance Theatre of Harlem - including former NB2 dancer Alexandra Hutchinson, Collage Dance Collective, Nashville Ballet company dancers, NB2, Nashville Ballet's official second company, and Nashville Ballet's Summer Intensive students. Learn more: NashvilleBallet.com. You can learn more about dance education and career planning for dancers at emceemovement.com.

In this episode, we will be exploring the innovative ADRC (AcroDance Resource Center) and its incredible benefits for your studio. Discover how you can safely share levels with your students for at-home practice, while also offsetting your ADRC subscription costs. Join us as Mark Nash, the USA Division Manager, walks you through the ins and outs of this program and how it can work wonders for your studio. Stay tuned for an enlightening conversation packed with valuable insights! Need some visuals? Check out Marks's Weekly Mini presentation, How Sharing Levels Can Pay for your Subscription Fee, on YouTube! Mark is the US Division Manager for Acrobatic Arts, as well as an acro adjudicator, educator and certified examiner. He enjoys choreography and has won the Josephine-Hermene Schwarz award as well as received commissions to choreograph repertory and full-length works for various dance companies throughout the US. He was a professional dancer and has danced for Dayton and Cincinnati Ballets, and Ballet West. Mark is also an eight-time Men's World Baton Twirling Champion, and has taught numerous world champions as well. He values education and has Master's Degrees in Business and Arts Administration, as well as many dance related certifications. Mark is also a devoted husband and father of three, and lives in California. Email: mark@acrobaticarts.com FB https://www.facebook.com/nashmark/ IG @nashmark23 Nash Twirling Academy https://www.nashtwirlingacademy.com If you'd like more amazing content more tips and ideas check out our Acrobatic Arts Channel on YouTube. Subscribe Now! Connect with Acrobatic Arts on your favourite social media platform: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acrobaticarts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Acroarts Twitter: https://twitter.com/acrobatic_arts/ Learn more and register for our programs at AcrobaticArts.com Acrobatic Arts:https://www.acrobaticarts.com/

Remembering Agnes De Mille with Elizabeth Ferrell and Jenna Rae Herrera Today's episode is a special one, where we look back and remember world-renowned dancer, choreographer, writer, lecturer, and director, Agnes De Mille. Agnes had a successful, yet tempestuous, career that spanned almost 70 years through the world of 20th-century American theater and ballet. We take a look at her through the eyes of Elizabeth Ferrell, formerly a member of the American Ballet Theater, and Jenna Rae Herrera, a principal artist with Ballet West. We hear their recollections of working with De Mille in the studio and performing her work, and we listen to their insights about how the course of American dance was forever changed by her. Stay tuned for a lively conversation about Agnes De Mille and her long-lasting impact; creating strong-willed American female roles. Enjoy! Key Points From This Episode: ·       Beth shares a short (but detailed) biography of Agnes De Mille; Agnes in a nutshell. ·       More about Beth, her background, and how she became part of De Mille's work. ·       Beth tells listeners about De Mille's personality (both in the studio and on stage).  ·       Jenna talks about her background in dance and career at Ballet West. ·       Jenna tells us about learning her role in Rodeo and how it helped her grow as an artist. ·       The process of learning the Rodeo material (and hearing the narrative from Agnes herself).  ·       Jenna shares her experience learning work that was made decades ago (and translating it to her body and the company). ·       We hear Beth's experience doing De Mille's work, both the physical experience and the learning process. ·       Jenna and Beth reminisce about their time performing The Cow Girl in the Rodeo ballet. ·       Why Rodeo was set on ballet companies (as opposed to other genres of dance). ·       Their thoughts on why De Mille's work has become timeless and why it's still being performed today.   “She was really ahead of her time, there's still a real push to nurture and push female choreographers and women's voices [today] — and here she is in the 1940s choosing her own music, dancers, costumes, set designs, and was calling the shots.” — Elizabeth Ferrell   Former member of American Ballet Theatre, Elizabeth Ferrell emerged as a major interpreter of the works of Agnes de Mille, having performed leading roles in De Mille's Rodeo, 3 Virgins and a Devil, The Informer, and Brigadoon. Jenna Rae Herrera is a Principal Artist with Ballet West in Salt Lake City and made her debut last year as The Cowgirl in Agnes de Mille's Rodeo. Connect with Movers & Shapers: A Dance Podcast on Instagram and Facebook More info links from this episode: Movers & Shapers

This episode features Kristen and Hannah's former professor and mentor from Mercyhurst University, Tauna Hunter. Find out more about her career as she elaborates on her experiences learning, teaching, and dancing the Bournonville technique. You will get to hear firsthand stories that reflect upon her time at Ballet West and the University of Utah. Tauna Hunter is someone that leaves a lasting impression on those who get the privilege to learn from her. She is quite an inspiration!

Kerry, Bill, and Gina interview Robert Gehrke, and also discussed this years season with a representative of Ballet West, and more!!

This week the boys are joined by Sydney Duncan! Sydney is a New York based comedian, improviser, writer, and actor. Before performing in independent character and sketch shows, Sydney was a professional ballet dancer and trained at ABT, Alvin Ailey, Texas Ballet Theater, and Ballet West among others. You can follow Sydney on. Instagram at @sydneyduncanonemTICKETS Boys' Club Live Show THIS FRIDAY 3/24 8:30 at Club Cumming

As a young dancer, Jazz Bynum enjoyed the benefits of being “bendy”. Later, she experienced more than her fair share of injuries but it wasn't clear how these could be connected. A diagnosis of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) gave Jazz the information necessary to build the resiliency and strength she needs as a professional dancer with Ballet West. Jazz chats with Bendy Bodies about navigating her dance career while addressing her body's unique needs with hEDS. Jazz discusses her diagnosis and what led her to seek one, and shares how her diagnosis changed how she seeks treatment. Jazz speaks openly about her decision to reveal her hEDS publicly, documenting her latest injury and nearly year-long recovery process on social media. She shares her maintenance routine outside of dance, and the lessons she's learned about her body and her hEDS during her rehabilitation. Finally, Jazz encourages other dancers on their own journeys, addressing the importance of finding people who will support and advocate for you. An inspiring story of cultivating your own resilience through injuries, this podcast is full of encouragement and motivation for everyone struggling to move forward in spite of obstacles. . . . . . #BendyBuddy #Bendy #EhlersDanlos #Dancer #ZebraStrong #ChronicIllness #spoonie #Zebra #Disease #ArtisticAthlete #Disability #EDS #JointStability #Bendy #hypermobile #HypermobilitySpectrum #BendyBallerina #BendyBallet #Ballet #Movement

As a young dancer, Jazz Bynum enjoyed the benefits of being “bendy”.   Later, she experienced more than her fair share of injuries but it wasn't clear how these could be connected. A diagnosis of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) gave Jazz the information necessary to build the resiliency and strength she needs as a professional dancer with Ballet West.Jazz chats with Bendy Bodies about navigating her dance career while addressing her body's unique needs with hEDS. Jazz discusses her diagnosis and what led her to seek one, and shares how her diagnosis changed how she seeks treatment.Jazz speaks openly about her decision to reveal her hEDS publicly, documenting her latest injury and nearly year-long recovery process on social media. She shares her maintenance routine outside of dance, and the lessons she's learned about her body and her hEDS during her rehabilitation. Finally, Jazz encourages other dancers on their own journeys, addressing the importance of finding people who will support and advocate for you.An inspiring story of cultivating your own resilience through injuries, this podcast is full of encouragement and motivation for everyone struggling to move forward in spite of obstacles......#BendyBuddy #Bendy #EhlersDanlos #Dancer #ZebraStrong  #ChronicIllness  #spoonie #Zebra  #Disease #ArtisticAthlete #Disability #EDS #JointStability#Bendy #hypermobile #HypermobilitySpectrum#BendyBallerina #BendyBallet #Ballet #Movement --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bendy-bodies/message

“I take rejection as someone blowing a bugle in my ear to wake me up and get going, rather than retreat.”-Slyvester StaloneThere is nothing better than hearing how someone relentlessly pursued their goals and came out on top! That can be YOU too! By focusing on the process and deciding today to commit over time, you are beginning the journey where you will look back later and thank yourself for having started. This week's guest is professional ballet dancer, Annie Medich! Annie is a graduate of the HARID Conservatory and the University of Oklahoma, where she earned a BFA in Ballet Performance and a minor in Mathematics. Not to mention, she did all of that while dancing with Oklahoma City Ballet II for two seasons while attending OU! Annie has spent summers training at Canada's National Ballet School, Ballet West, Houston Ballet, Texas Ballet Theater, Kansas City Ballet, Chautauqua Institute, Atlanta Ballet, and now dances professionally with Ballet Arizona!Throughout this episode we explore why you can't let others take away your dreams, how to handle situations where people's egos are involved, and how to overcome rejection and use it to fuel your growth. We also go into 2 ways to get over the fear of rejection, how Annie's faith has shaped her dance career, why having a constant in your life can help you weather any storm, and so much more!Connect with Annie on Instagram!Related Episodes:94 - Overcome Self Doubt & How to Stay Motivated Toward Goals w/ professional dancer Annie Medich pt.153 - Find Your Drive & Perform at Your Peak w/ gymnast Maggie Nichols pt. 160 - Own Your Identity & Handling Rejection w/ actress Gabbie David pt. 144 - Own Who You Are & Maximize Your Potential w/ Gymnast Anastasia Webb pt.287 - Why Comparison Holds You Back & How to Build Self Confidence w/ Athlete Parker Foster pt.2Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

This week's guest is professional ballet dancer, Annie Medich! Annie is a graduate of the HARID Conservatory and the University of Oklahoma, where she earned a BFA in Ballet Performance and a minor in Mathematics. Not to mention, she did all of that while dancing with Oklahoma City Ballet II for two seasons while attending OU! Annie has spent summers training at Canada's National Ballet School, Ballet West, Houston Ballet, Texas Ballet Theater, Kansas City Ballet, Chautauqua Institute, Atlanta Ballet, and now dances professionally with Ballet Arizona!Throughout this episode we dive into why you will need to sacrifice in order to achieve your biggest goals, why obsession isn't a bad thing, and how commitment overtime is one of the biggest factors in your journey to success. We also cover 3 tips on how to stay motivated when your goals seem so far away, how to overcome your self doubts and the pressure of perfection, the fine line between comparison and only focusing on yourself, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and so much more!!Make sure to tune in next week where we continue our conversation with Annie and cover how to overcome rejections, why having a constant in your life can propel you to new heights, and so much more!Connect with Annie on Instagram!Related Episodes:53 - Find Your Drive & Perform at Your Peak w/ gymnast Maggie Nichols pt. 160 - Own Your Identity & Handling Rejection w/ actress Gabbie David pt. 144 - Own Who You Are & Maximize Your Potential w/ Gymnast Anastasia Webb pt.287 - Why Comparison Holds You Back & How to Build Self Confidence w/ Athlete Parker Foster pt.2Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

On this episode, our first guest stops by! My fiancé, Christopher Sellars, joins us and tells us all of his fun stories of his time dancing as a first soloist with Ballet West. More fun and shenanigans as always!

In this episode, Acrobatic Arts US Division Manager Mark Nash talks about the nature of ballet and acrodance as complementary art forms in training and performance. Teachers and studio owners, this episode provides excellent insight for conversations with parents and dancers. Mark is the US Division Manager for Acrobatic Arts, as well as an acro adjudicator, educator and certified examiner. He enjoys choreography and has won the Josephine-Hermene Schwarz award as well as received commissions to choreograph repertory and full-length works for various dance companies throughout the US. He was a professional dancer and has danced for Dayton and Cincinnati Ballets, and Ballet West. Mark is also an eight-time Men's World Baton Twirling Champion, and has taught numerous world champions as well. He values education and has Master's Degrees in Business and Arts Administration, as well as many dance related certifications. Mark is also a devoted husband and father of three, and lives in California. Previous Episodes: Ep 5 Acrobatic Arts United States Division Manager Mark Nash Email: mark@acrobaticarts.com FB https://www.facebook.com/nashmark/ IG @nashmark23 Nash Twirling Academy https://www.nashtwirlingacademy.com Acrobatic Arts AcrobaticArts.com

   in this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to Sydney Duncan: New York based comedian, improviser, writer, and actor. She has trained extensively at UCB, The PIT, The Magnet, and Dallas Comedy House studying advanced improv, musical improv, and sketch. Before performing in independent character and sketch shows, Sydney was a professional ballet dancer and trained at ABT, Alvin Ailey, Texas Ballet Theater, and Ballet West among others. Her credits include Regional Broadway shows such as Will Rogers Follies and Thoroughly Modern Millie, and has appeared in the Netflix show, IGUANA, and Solange Knowles' music video, When I get home. During the quarantine, she has moved her daily political and pop culture videos of characters, sketches, and impressions to her TikTok. She was also selected to be featured on Comedy Central's IG and TikTok for Black and Women's History Month. You can catch her regularly performing in Comedy Theaters in New York City including Brooklyn Comedy Collective, and The PIT. Topics discussed in this episode include: punching up vs. punching down vs. punching across in comedy, how comedy has changed over the years, Euphoria, and more

Today I spoke with the Resilient Ballerina, Jazz Bynum. Jazz is a company corps artist at Ballet West. She began training at the age of 5 with Hudson Repertory Dance Theatres' after-school program. She continued her training at Maryland Youth Ballet and Dance Theatre of Harlems' Residency Program at the Kennedy Center. Jazz has also received her B.F.A in Contemporary Performance with an emphasis in ballet from The Boston Conservatory. Her goals as a ballet dancer are to become a principal dancer, be a part of the change to normalize black faces in ballet companies, dismantle microaggressions in our workspace, and be an example for young brown and black ballerinas that they do belong. In addition to becoming a principal ballerina, Jazz wants to publish a few books and open her own Wedding and Event Planning business. Jazz lives to always spread love and positivity. In our interview, we talk about Jazz's experience with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, injury recovery, and her own personal toolbox of mental health resources that keep her resilient. Her story is really inspiring and a great listen for any dancer going through injury recovery. To connect with Jazz: Instagram: _theresilientballerina_ And find her classes at Ballet West here: https://balletwest.punchpass.com/classes To learn more about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and other hypermobile disorders, check out the Bendy Bodies Podcast https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/ (@bendybodies on IG), and The Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Society www.https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/ (@ehlers.danlos on IG) Please remember that I am not a mental health professional, and anything you hear me say on the show is based on my personal experience and perspectives, and should not be considered medical advice. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use any of the content to diagnose you or anyone else of any mental or health condition. If you are in crisis, please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach a 24-hour crisis center, text MHA to 741741, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room. To find a local MHA affiliate who can provide services, check out https://www.mhanational.org/ Theme music is, "A Journey" by Kevin Hartnell It has been edited and reproduced under the Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0). Follow the pod on Instagram! Dance; Better Podcast @dancebetterpodcast Send in your questions or episode suggestions to dancebetterpodcast@gmail.com If you relate and found this episode helpful, please click follow/subscribe and leave a review. (I might even read it on the next episode!) And don't forget to check out the show sponsor, @we.are.minding, or at www.wearemindingthegap.org

Hi everyone, in this episode I'm joined by one of my good friends Amy Becke, we chat about our training together at Ballet West, Ballet Cymru, what she's is up to now, as well as managing injuries and motivation. I hope you enjoy the episode and you can find Amy on Instagram @amybecke_dancer. Enjoy!