Podcast appearances and mentions of barry kerollis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this special crossover episode, Melissa Klapper, sits down with Barry Kerollis the host of Pas de Chat podcast to talk about her new book, Ballet Class - An American History. Listen in for a fun and educational conversation on recreational dance in the United States. Dr. Melissa R. Klapper is Professor of History and former Director of Women’s and Gender Studies at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ. She teaches American and women's history, with a focus on the late 19th and early 20th century and additional research interests in the history of childhood, the history of education, and American Jewish history. Dr. Klapper is the author ofJewish Girls Coming of Age in America, 1860-1920 (NYU Press, 2005); Small Strangers: The Experiences of Immigrant Children in the United States, 1880-1925 (Ivan R. Dee, Publisher, 2007); and Ballots, Babies, and Banners of Peace: American Jewish Women's Activism, 1890-1940 (NYU Press,2013). Her scholarship has been awarded grants and fellowships from an array of sources, including the American Jewish Archives, the Hadassah-Brandeis Institute, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Schlesinger Library on the History of Women at Harvard University, and the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Children's Miracle Network (0:00:00)Do you believe in miracles? Maybe you're one of those people who wonders what a miracle even is. Well today we're going to talk to one woman who says that she has personally witnessed miracles throughout her entire career. Kelli Davis is the head of celebrity relations at the Children's Miracle Network, a non-profit that raises funds for children's hospitals, medical research, and community awareness of children's health issues. If you're wondering if miracles exist, maybe you'll be able to make a better decision after listening to some of her experiences. Dancing as an Adult (0:15:25)Have you ever watched a dancer perform and just felt so sad that you are not able to move like that? Maybe you regret not learning how to dance as a kid or you think it's impossible to start dancing now that you're an adult with kids and a job. Well we've got news for you! Dance studios across the country offer classes for adult beginners, and they are awesome. Barry Kerollis, an award-winning choreographer anddance educator, joins us today to talk about his experience teaching adults how to dance. Being a Good Guest at Parties (0:33:37)You're walking into a new friend's party, you don't know a soul,and you're feeling too dressed up. If this scenario doesn't give you at least a little bit of anxiety, I applaud you. With all of the parties approaching this fall and winter, knowing appropriate party etiquette is invaluable. Today, etiquette expert Jacqueline Whitmore joins us to share how we can feel comfortable at any function, as well as how to make new friends and help the host at this season's parties. Plant-Based Meal Prep (0:50:33)It's hard to be healthy--isn't it? It so much easier to run through a drive through or to just throw a box of mac and cheese on the stove. But it's important to eat healthy, and one of the best ways to eat healthier is to make a few changes in your ingredients, by cutting out meat, eggs and dairy. Okay—so know you might be thinking “No way. Those are three of my favorite things!” but YouTube meal preppers Steph Tornatore and Adam Bannon have a cookbook with great recipes that will soften the blow.Here to tell us their tips on meal prepping and making that switch to a vegan diet is Step and Adam, authors of "Healthy Meal Prep" and the hosts of the popular YouTube channel Steph and Adam. Bucket List Travel (1:06:06)You're on the adventure of a lifetime. Are you scaling the slopes in the Swiss Alps, rafting the Amazonian River, or exploring the active Mount Vesuvius volcano? Or do you need some more ideas? What are the planets best destinations? George Stone is the Editor in Chief of National Geographic and wrote the foreword to National Geographic's "Epic Journeys: 225 Life-Changing Adventures." This latest release from the popular magazine will leave you hungry for adventure and we wanted to know more about it. Fast Halloween Costumes (1:24:13)Halloween may be just two days away but there's still time to put together a last-minute costume. You can make costumes out of everyday clothes and materials that you have at home right now. DIY Halloween costumes can be creative, high quality, and unique! Here to give us some ideas of some last-minute costumes is Jamie Dorobek. Jamie is the owner of the blog “Creating Really Awesome Fun Things”

Kelli Davis explains the Children's Miracle Network, Barry Kerollis gives tips for adults who want to dance, Jacqueline Whitmore teaches how to be a good party guest, Stephanie Tornatore and Adam Bannon give tips for going vegan, George Stone explains how to find an adventure, Jamie Dorobek talks about last-minute Halloween ideas.

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

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

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

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

Most dancers would never consider retiring before they have to. In this week's episode, Barry Kerollis discusses why he decided to retire young and what his experience has been like since stepping out of the limelight to direct, choreograph, teach, and write.  Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website Barry Kerollis website   Dancing Off Stage Blog   Life of a Freelance Dancer Blog   Barry Kerollis You Tube Channel

Over 3 years of podcasting, pointe shoes have never been discussed in depth on Pas de Chát. But all of that changes this week, as we collaborate with and interview New York City's premier pointe shoe fitter and Youtuber, Mary Carpenter (dancewithmarynyc). Listen in for a history lesson in pointe shoes, what to expect in a fitting, discussion of brands, and an all-around good conversation. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website Barry Kerollis website   Dancing Off Stage Blog   Life of a Freelance Dancer Blog   Barry Kerollis You Tube Channel

While dance students often have expectations of their instructors, they may not realize that their teachers have extremely specific expectations for their students, as well. Listen in to hear a list of 10 expectations Barry has of his students and learn why they are important for dancers entering any classroom. Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer. Premier Dance Network website Barry Kerollis website   Dancing Off Stage Blog   Life of a Freelance Dancer Blog   Barry Kerollis You Tube Channel