Podcasts about Bolshoi Ballet

Russians remember the longtime artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet, who died recently. Yuri Grigorovich held the position for the last three decades of the Soviet Union and staged productions that were wildly popular at home and projected soft power overseas. And in Nepal, people have complained of monkey's stealing food from their property for years. Now, the government is holding its first-ever monkey census to understand exactly how bad the problem is.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

"Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guest  Paloma Hererra In this episode of "Dance Talk”, host Joanne Carey speaks with celebrated ballerina Paloma Herrera about her journey from a young girl discovering her passion for ballet to becoming a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theater and now serving as the artistic director of the Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive. Paloma shares her experiences, the importance of mentorship, and her vision for nurturing the next generation of dancers. The conversation highlights the significance of support systems in a dancer's career and the joy of pursuing one's passion in the art of dance. Paloma Herrera was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and began her training at the age of seven. In January 1991, having just turned 15 years old, she moved to New York and continued her studies at the School of American Ballet. After only six months, she joined the American Ballet Theatre and, in 1995, became the youngest Principal Dancer in American Ballet Theatre history at age 19. She has appeared in ballets ranging from Don Quixote, Romeo and Juliet, and Swan Lake, to Apollo, The Prodigal Son, and Stepping Stones. She has appeared as Guest Artist with great ballet companies around the world, including New York City Ballet, Kirov Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, Tokyo Ballet, Teatro Colon, and National Ballet of Cuba, to name a few. She retired from American Ballet Theatre at the end of November 2015, right before turning 40. Since that, she moved back to her home, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and continued to teach all over the world. In 2016, she wrote her autobiography that was presented at Feria del Libro in 2017. That same year, she also launched her own perfume Paloma Herrera, in 2019 her second fragrance Paloma Herrera Passion, and in 2022 her third fragrance Paloma Herrera Fantasy. In Argentina she received the award: Konex de Platino, Maria Ruanova and distinctions by the Honorable Camara de Diputados de La Nación, Medalla del Bicentenario by the government of the Buenos Aires city, among many others, and since 2012 she is a member of the gallery of popular idols of the Argentine Government House.  In 2017, she became the artistic director of Ballet Estable del Teatro Colon, where the company has grown immensely since she arrived. She resigned in 2022. To find out more about Kaaatsbaan Summer Ballet Intensive https://kaatsbaan.org/ “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey wherever you listen to your podcasts.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://dancetalkwithjoannecarey.com/⁠⁠⁠ Follow Joanne on Instagram @westfieldschoolofdance YOUTUBE:  ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4NldYaDOdGWsVd2378IyBw⁠⁠ Tune in. Follow. Like us. And Share.   Please leave us review about our podcast!   “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real."

At just fifteen years old Joy Womack left her family home in Texas and travelled to Moscow to follow her dream of becoming a Prima Ballerina at the world-renowned Bolshoi Ballet Company. In the face of incredible challenges, she became the first American to graduate from the Bolshoi Ballet Academy's punishing training program with a red diploma, and the second American woman to sign a contract with the Bolshoi Ballet. Womack's captivating story has been made into a movie by the New Zealand filmmaking team of James Napier Robertson and Tom Hern. The biopic Joika, which is currently screening in NZ cinemas, stars actress and classically trained dancer Talia Ryder, and the real Womack served as choreographer and consultant.

Joika is a Polish New Zealand co-production about the only American to join the famed Bolshoi Ballet. Starring Diane Kruger (Inglourious basterds) and Talia Ryder (Never rarely sometimes always), it was written and directed by James Napier Robertson (Dark horse).

Diane Kruger is returning to the screen in the new Kiwi-directed biopic Joika. The Troy and Inglourious Basterds star plays Joy Womack - one of the few Americans to be accepted into Russia's infamous Bolshoi Ballet. Kruger says she's always been fascinated with the discipline and grace that comes with ballet, despite giving up performing. "I love the atmosphere of a ballet studio, of seeing the girls doing their exercises - I'm still able to see who does well, who's struggling in certain areas, it all comes back to you." LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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For our bonus episode this season, we're catching up with the Australian Ballet's Artistic Director David Hallberg. Last season, David and I spoke about his life growing up in South Dakota, being bullied, training at the Paris Opera, becoming principal at American Ballet Theatre, and being the first American to be invited to dance with the Bolshoi Ballet in Russia. We talked about climbing back from his epic injury, his head space at that time, before taking over the Artistic Directorship of the Australian Ballet right in the middle of Covid. A year later we talk about what it's been like to be artistic director now that theatres are open and audiences are back, about what kind of as dancers he selects for the company, how he decides who will be promoted, the Australian Ballet's 60th anniversary, and life in Australia.If you'd like to read more about David's life, find our full conversation in the show notes, or you can read his autobiography called A Body of Work: Dancing to the Edge and Back. For Australian Ballet updates you can find them on Instagram at @ausballet and to continue to follow David's adventures, you'll find him on Instagram at @davidhallbergofficialDavid and I recorded remotely, with David dialling in from Melbourne, the land of the Kulin people, with recording and production on the land of the Awabakal and Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, to all of whom to which we pay our greatest respects. Production dream team ✨Hosted by @byclaudialawsonProduced by @fjordreviewAdditional Production @clinttopicSound & Editing @outputmediaStudios @brightsidesydney@sawtoothstudios

Neil is a renowned percussionist, accomplished music educator, imaginative product innovator, and successful entrepreneur. He is the founder and president of Grover Pro Percussion Inc., a market leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of world-class percussion instruments.  At the young age of 23, Neil was appointed Principal Percussionist of the Opera Company of Boston, a position he held for seven seasons.  As his career progressed, he found himself in demand for all musical genres, including symphony, chamber music, ballet, opera, and commercial recordings.  Highlights of his collaborations include the Royal Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Music from Marlboro, Indianapolis Symphony, Boston Musica Viva, and the Empire Brass. He was chosen to record the percussion tracks for Phillip Glass' film soundtrack for Mishima. In addition, Neil appears as a Boston Pops percussionist in the hit movie Blown Away, starring Jeff Bridges and Tommy Lee Jones.  He has toured with Music From Marlboro, Boston Symphony, Henry Mancini, Boston Symphony Chamber Players, and the Broadway production of The Pirates of Penzance.  Since 1977, he has performed, recorded, and toured with the world-famous Boston Pops, where he has made music under the batons of Maestros Arthur Fiedler, John Williams, and Keith Lockhart.  Having performed regularly in the percussion section of the Boston Symphony for over 35 years, he has worked with Maestros Seiji Ozawa, James Levine, Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, Colin Davis, Charles Dutoit, Colin Davis, Neemi Jaarvi, Rafael Fruhbeck de Burgos, Mstislav Rostropovich, and Bernard Haitink. It is noteworthy that Neil has performed in over 1,500 concerts as a percussionist with the BSO & Boston Pops. Neil's percussive talents have been heard by thousands at renowned venues, such as Boston's Symphony Hall, Carnegie Hall, Chicago's Orchestra Hall, and festivals at Tanglewood, Hollywood Bowl, Wolf Trap, Blossom, and Ravinia.  In addition, he has performed for millions of listeners through television and radio broadcasts on the NBC, CBS, NHK, PBS, A&E and NPR networks.  At the request of composer John Williams, Neil joined the multi-media musical extravaganza, “Star Wars in Concert”, serving as Principal Percussionist on two legs of their North American Tour.   Neil Grover has written/co-authored five publications: Four Mallet Primer, Four Mallet Fundamentals, Art of Triangle & Tambourine Playing, Percussionist's Cookbook, and The Art of Percussion Playing, all published by Meredith Music.  Neil's innovative designs and cutting edge manufacturing techniques have set a new standard for the ergonometric functionality of modern day percussion instruments. Neil and his company have been featured in many publications, including: Percussive Notes, Modern Drummer, School Band & Orchestra, Musical Merchandise Review and on two episodes of the Discovery Channel's series How It's Made. Formerly the Chair of the Percussion Programs at both The Boston Conservatory and the University of Massachusetts-Lowell, today, Neil's students occupy leading positions in many top performing, educational and music business organizations. Things That Came Up:  -1:45 Owning ALL the percussion instruments -3:50 The magic of Zelda -6:00 Studied with the same teacher as Dom Famularo -7:00 Studying with Vic Firth  -11:10 “Classical musicians play with their eyes and jazz musicians play with their ears” -12:10 “Talent got you this far, perseverance will carry you through.” -12:45 Took AFM pension at age 65  -13:50 Contracting, composing and arranging as a new life chapter -15:10 Bradley Cooper's “Maestro” -16:35 Being a frustrated stand-up -17:40 Fred Buda: “Playing drum set in an orchestra is like swinging an elephant” -19:40 How union pensions work -26:05 At Tanglewood at the same time as Kenny Aronoff, with Leonard Bernstein conducting! -27:40 Playing bongos for Bernstein's “West Side Story” -30:50 Star Wars Tour: Drum Tech, 7 percussionists, 3 conductors and music from all 6 Star Wars films -38:00 Follow your dreams, no matter what!  -40:00 “The Accidental Entrepreneur” -41:00 The FIRST Grover Triangle  -48:20 Allowing Redmond to help develop the “Studio Pro Series” pop tambourines -54:00 Selling Grover Percussion to RBI Music  -60:40 On screen percussionist in the “Blown Away” film, starring Tommy Lee Jones  -61:30 Authoring Books  -63:30 Aerosmith! Glocks!  -69:30 Neil's favorite axe is the piatti (cymbals)  -74:00 “The Fave 5”  Follow:  www.groverpro.com Email: ngrover@groverpro.com The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits.  Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:     https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1   One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!   Buy Rich's exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond   Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com   Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.   Follow Jim:   @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

Jim has had a nearly four-decade journey in production and project management roles within the live entertainment and music touring industry has had him working alongside artists as diverse as Linkin Park, Hootie & the Blowfish, Back Street Boys, the Bolshoi Ballet, Phil Collins, and most recently helping to lead the delivery of entertainment mega-projects inside Saudi Arabia including the first-ever international music festival in the Kingdom in 2018. He was on the stage in 1992 when James Hetfield was seriously injured by a flame special effect and 55,000 people rioted, he was a stage manager at Woodstock '99 when 200,000 people rioted, he was with Marilyn Manson in the aftermath of the Columbine shooting when riots ensued and has stared down myriad tenuous circumstances. Co-founder and President of the Event Safety Alliance, board member Behind the Scenes Charity, keynote speaker/presenter in matters relating to event safety, the events production career path, and mental wellness in live events, Jim tirelessly and passionately advocates for the health and sustainability of the industry at large. This episode was brought to you by Elation Professional and Mainlight. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

Why Dance Matters celebrates its 50th episode in conversation with one of the world's great ballerinas. Olga Smirnova's Giselle with Dutch National Ballet will be broadcast to international cinemas on 21 January. She joined the company after making headlines in 2022 with a courageous, life-changing decision to leave Moscow's Bolshoi Ballet in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In a wide-ranging and thoughtful conversation, she discusses stage fright (she never feels it), the challenges of being a ballerina in the age of smartphones, her momentous decision to leave Russia and her profound sense of why dance matters.As a young girl, Olga Smirnova had no dream of becoming a ballerina. However, she did go to dance classes, and was then accepted into the famous Vaganova Ballet Academy in St Petersburg. On completing her training in 2011, she joined the Bolshoi Ballet, starting immediately as a soloist and shining not only in the classics, but also in new and modern works. In 2016, she was promoted to prima ballerina, but when Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Olga – strongly opposed to the invasion – decided to leave her homeland, making the transition to Dutch National Ballet.Find out more about the work of the RADFollow the RAD on social media and join the conversation with host David Jays:Instagram @royalacademyofdanceFacebook @RoyalAcademyofDanceTwitter @RADheadquartersYouTube / royalacademydanceDavid Jays @mrdavidjaysSign up to our mailing list to keep in touch!RAD is an independent educational charity and does not receive regular government funding. Every penny we make goes back into the work we do. You can support us by either naming a seat as part of our Name A Seat Campaign or making a donation.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and  Gene Schiavone. In this episode of  “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey,  join host Joanne Carey as she chats with Special Guest: Dance Photographer Gene Schiavone  about his  career which grew out of a hobby. You will meet this humble man behind the lens who captures moments in time thus memorializing history. Gene shares how he savors the relationships he has made and the individuals he has met, summing up his career by his treasured box of thank you notes, saying in his own words, "You measure your life, in some way,  by how many thank you notes you got."   Gene Schiavone became interested in photography as a child.  With no formal training, he went on to become a sought after Dance Photographer. What began as a childhood curiosity became a budding career,  photographing some of the worlds best ballet dancers. Gene attributes his introduction to the world of ballet to his wife through her involvement with ABT (American Ballet Theater). His informal conversation with renowned ballerina, Julie Kent, piqued his interest in the art form and then began to attend more ballet performances. Around that same time, Gene was given permission to photograph performances of ABT's studio company and after two years was invited to photograph the main company, which led to other requests for similar work. Gene's work and images includes Boston Ballet, Mariinsky Theatre, Bolshoi Ballet, Washington Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Atlanta Ballet and The Radio City Rockettes among others. His images have appeared New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal and all the major dance publications both here and abroad. In March 2020, Gene retired from studio photography and is currently working on his first book in collaboration with retired ballerina and dance writer, Gavin Larsen. Gene continues to acknowledge his gratitude for all the dancers he has worked with over the years and for the hundreds of pairs of signed shoes and photos he remembers them by.  Follow on Instagram @geneschiavoneofficial Find out more ⁠https://www.geneschiavone.com/ Follow Joanne Carey on Instagram @westfieldschoolofdance And follow  “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey wherever you listen to your podcasts. Tune in. Follow. Like us. And Share. Please leave us review about our podcast  “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real."

On August 13th, 2011, prior to an outdoor performance at the Indiana State Fair by the hit Country recording act “Sugarland”, an approaching severe thunderstorm hit the temporary roof structure of the stage, causing it to collapse. The structure landed among a crowd of spectators, killing seven people and injuring 58 others. The cause was later determined to be a breakdown or lack of communication (a paralysis of sorts) between the Fair management, the production company, and the band, among other entities. Out of this, it was determined that there needs to be a certification process, not only for the actual production aspect, but also the people who put these shows together. Enter Jim Digby. Jim Digby, PMP, is the President of Show Makers, Inc., which proves strategic, tactical and operational project and production management support in the delivery of live events and music touring. He is also the Cofounder and President of the Event Safety Alliance, a Board member of Behind the Scenes Charity, and a frequent keynote speaker and presenter in matters relating to event safety, the events production career path, and mental health in live events. Jim tirelessly and passionately advocates for the safety, health and sustainability of the industry at large. Jim's nearly four-decade journey in production, operations, and project management roles within the live entertainment, corporate, and music touring industry has had him working alongside artists as diverse as Linkin Park, Enrique Iglesias, Back Street Boys, the Bolshoi Ballet, Phil Collins, and most recently delivering marquee corporate events. Jim also spent four years delivering entertainment mega-projects inside Saudi Arabia including the first-ever international music festival in the Kingdom in 2018. © 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions LLC Showrunner and Executive Producer Emeritus: Tom Sabella Producer and Host (the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender Management Representation: Chuck Thompson for Thompson Entertainment Group, LLC Co-Producer - Audio/Video Editor (the man behind the curtain): Mark Sabella Director of Video and Continuity (the brains of the entire operation): Deborah Halle Marketing and Social Media (all knowing): Sarah Fleshner for 362 Entertainment All Around Problem Solver (and Mental Health Therapist for us): Connie Ribas Recorded inside what could be an old beat up Airstream Trailer located somewhere on what's left of Music Row in Nashville TN (Man we sure do miss Noshville, and the Longhorn Steakhouse) Mixed and Mastered at Music Dog Studios in Nashville, TN Editing and Post at Midnight Express Studio located in Olian, NY Production Sound Design: Keith Stark Voice Over and Promo: Lisa Fuson Special Thanks to the creator and founder of the podcast, Tom Sabella, along with Traci Snow for producing and hosting over 100 episodes of the original "Business Side of Music" podcast and trusting us to carry on their legacy. Website: If you would like to be a guest on the show, please submit a request to: musicpodcast@mail.com If you're interested in becoming a sponsor for the show, let us know and we'll send you a media / sponsorship kit to you. Contact us at musicpodcast@mail.com The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on this show provided by the guest(s), are those of the guest(s) own, and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the host or producers of this podcast. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The Business Side of Music's name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner (Lotta Dogs Productions LLC), and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Copyright © 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions, LLC, All rights reserved.

Internationally-acclaimed former principal dancer and artistic director of The Australian Ballet, David McAllister recently completed his tenure as acting artistic director of the Royal New Zealand Ballet. Throughout his career David has made numerous guest appearances worldwide, dancing with the Bolshoi Ballet. McAllister's book Ballet Confidential: A personal behind the-scenes guide lifts the curtain on a world of tutus, tulle and lycra, the pursuit of perfection, injuries and what it was like dancing for the Princess of Wales.

“If you have a dream you have to say, ‘I'm going to do it'.” – Natalie Burn   Natalie Burn was born in Kyiv, Ukraine and from a young age, dreamed of being a movie star.  She spent her childhood devoted to dance and became a professional ballerina who trained with the Royal Ballet School and performed with the Bolshoi Ballet.  But the acting bug kept biting, so she bought a one-way ticket to Los Angeles to pursue her dream.  Now, with numerous films and acting projects under her belt, she can be seen starring in the just released action-packed indie film TIL DEATH DO US PART. Natalie portrays a runaway bride who ends up having to fight off angry groomsmen to survive, a role that demanded an intense amount of physicality and Natalie impressively does all her own stunts. Natalie is also a producer for the film and has her own production company BORN TO BURN films. In this episode, Natalie talks about the film and the training required to perform all those killer stunts, the lessons she learned from ballet and how it continues to impact her life, and offers advice for aspiring actors. She also discusses her goal to create films with badass roles for women with her production company and how she wants women (especially those who have fled Ukraine) to feel empowered to live a life they deserve. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomgirltv/support

Poland moves troops closer to the border with Belarus and Putin issues a strong warning. The United Nations takes up the issue of the Black Sea Grain Initiative. A look at one woman's recovery, both physical and psychological in Ukraine, and the Bolshoi Ballet is traveling internationally again.

Poland moves troops closer to the border with Belarus and Putin issues a strong warning. The United Nations takes up the issue of the Black Sea Grain Initiative. A look at one woman's recovery, both physical and psychological in Ukraine, and the Bolshoi Ballet is traveling internationally again.

The new season of Why Dance Matters opens with one of the great ballet princes – David Hallberg, star dancer and now artistic director of Australian Ballet. The epitome of classical elegance, in his memoir, A Body of Work, he writes feelingly about being a boy who dances, and a dancer who yearns for perfection, even when at the height of a career as a principal at both American Ballet Theatre and at the Bolshoi Ballet. Now, he has pivoted from dancer to director, leading Australian Ballet to London as it celebrates its 60th birthday. David Hallberg was a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre and the Bolshoi Ballet, a principal guest artist with the Royal Ballet and resident guest artist with the Australian Ballet. Author of the acclaimed memoir, A Body of Work: Dancing to the Edge and Back, he made history in 2011 as the first American to join the Bolshoi Ballet under the title premier dancer. He danced every major full-length classical ballet, along with works by leading modern choreographers. In 2021, he became Artistic Director of the Australian Ballet. You can find David Hallberg on:Instagram @officialdavidhallberg Twitter @DavidHallbergThe Australian Ballet performs in London on 2-6 August 2023.Find out more about the work of the RADFollow the RAD on social media and join the conversation with host David Jays:Instagram @royalacademyofdanceFacebook @RoyalAcademyofDanceTwitter @RADheadquartersYouTube / royalacademydanceDavid Jays @mrdavidjaysSign up to our mailing list to keep in touch!RAD is an independent educational charity and does not receive regular government funding. Every penny we make goes back into the work we do. You can support us by either naming a seat as part of our Name A Seat Campaign or making a donation.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Emmet Kennedy, Aly Vance, and Tim Carroll as we set the stage for an exhilarating week of world-class racing at Royal Ascot. Aidan O'Brien, a multiple champion trainer who is two wins away from becoming the winningmost trainer in the history of the meeting, gives us the latest updates on his strong Royal runners, including Paddington, Luxembourg, Little Big Bear, Meditate, The Antarctic, Broome, Emily Dickinson, Bertinelli, Continuous, Drumroll, Gooloogong, Londoner, Peking Opera, Bolshoi Ballet, Changingoftheguard, Carracci, Be Happy, Hispanic, Jackie Oh, Tower Of London, Point Lonsdale, and the exciting two-year-olds River Tiber, Pearls And Rubies, Matrika, Unquestionable, His Majesty, and Johannes Brahms. Top trainer Karl Burke makes his debut on the show to discuss the latest information on his leading chances, including Dramatised, Elite Status, Indestructible, Beautiful Diamond, Cold Case, and Marshman. All aboard the gravy train as Aly and Tim provide expert insights and analysis to help you make the most informed bets in the Queen Anne Stakes, Coventry Stakes, King's Stand Stakes, St James's Palace Stakes, Prince Of Wales's Stakes, Gold Cup, King Edward VII Stakes, Commonwealth Cup, Coronation Stakes, Hardwicke Stakes and Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes. Each race is dissected, highlighting the key contenders, their form, and betting strategies to increase your chances of winning. We also offer handicap picks, the best juvenile bets, and the all-important NAPs. Finally, American form expert Naomi Tukker Alderete gives us the TLDR on the US raiders, including a strongly fancied two-year-old! Form Tools: Proform is the essential tool for punters looking to make money from betting on Horse Racing. Our form book covers Jumps and Flat racing in the UK and Ireland. https://www.proformracing.com/ Clothing: Racing Tee's offer fully customisable horse racing T-shirts, Hoodies, Gilets, Hats and more in your favourite horses colours. https://racingts.com Twitter: @FinalFurlongPod Email: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our bonus episode this season, we're catching up with the Australian Ballet's Artistic Director David Hallberg. Last season, David and I spoke about his life growing up in South Dakota, being bullied, training at the Paris Opera, becoming principal at American Ballet Theatre, and being the first American to be invited to dance with the Bolshoi Ballet in Russia. We talked about climbing back from his epic injury, his head space at that time, before taking over the Artistic Directorship of the Australian Ballet right in the middle of Covid. A year later we talk about what it's been like to be artistic director now that theatres are open and audiences are back, about what kind of as dancers he selects for the company, how he decides who will be promoted, the Australian Ballet's 60th anniversary, and life in Australia.If you'd like to read more about David's life, find our full conversation in the show notes, or you can read his autobiography called A Body of Work: Dancing to the Edge and Back. For Australian Ballet updates you can find them on Instagram at @ausballet and to continue to follow David's adventures, you'll find him on Instagram at @davidhallbergofficialDavid and I recorded remotely, with David dialling in from Melbourne, the land of the Kulin people, with recording and production on the land of the Awabakal and Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, to all of whom to which we pay our greatest respects.

Today I'm speaking with David Hallberg. We actually started this season with David McAllister who had just stepped down as Artistic Director of the Australian Ballet. We are now speaking with David Hallberg, the brand new Artistic Director of the Australian Ballet. David was born in a small American town called Rapid City in South Dakota. He started dancing at nine years old, after seeing Fred Astaire on the television. And he only started ballet when he was 13. But by 17, he was selected to do a year at the Paris Opera Ballet School before joining his dream company, ABT, the American Ballet Theatre.He rose swiftly through the ranks, to principal within four years. And then he was the first American to ever be asked to be a principal with the Bolshoi Ballet, the Russian juggernaut that had previously only accepted Russian trained dancers. In this wonderfully engaging interview, David talks about his love of dance, growing up in America, and the moment he was first named as a principal. But David also shares some of his darker moments. He talks about bullying, and the injury that crippled him for over two years, before finally returning to the stage and becoming the new Artistic Director of the Australian Ballet. When we spoke, David had just announced that due to Covid the Australian Ballet won't be performing for the remainder of 2021.For the latest in all things dance, head to fjordreview.com and follow us on Instagram at @fjordreview Host @byclaudialawson

Born in Sydney in 1937, Kevin Jacobsen began his working life in a chartered accountant's practice. An adept piano player, he devoted all his spare moments to music. In 1957, he and his brother Colin, joined with John Bogle, Lawrie Erwin and Dave Bridge to form the KJ Quintet. After some success changed their name to Col Joye and the Joy Boys, adding younger brother Keith. Almost immediately they scored a booking on Bill McColl's Jazzarama concert in October 1957. After this came an engagement to play at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney as a curtain raiser for the film The Tommy Steele Story, an appearance on TV's Bandstand and a recording contract. While Col Joye went on to become a ‘teen idol' and an enduring pop legend, Kevin left the band and began managing artists and promoting concerts. He and Col set up Col Joye enterprises and their own publishing company. In 1965, with Col and Tony Brady, Jacobsen founded ATA Allstar Artists, which encompassed a record label, a recording studio, event promotion and production, and artist representation. Initially Jacobsen presented local acts – including, of course, Col Joye and the Joy Boys – but before long he began importing overseas attractions. It was to mark this change of direction, that ‘Kevin Jacobsen Productions' was created. He claims that in the 1970s and 1980s he toured more artists than any other Australian promoter. Eventually he started producing theatrical shows and arena spectaculars, frequently working in partnership with other promoters. Among his early successes was a tour by the affable Irish comedian Dave Allen; one of his disasters was The Evil Knievel Thrill Spectacular, whose infamous American daredevil star failed to deliver either thrills or spectacle. In 1987 Jacobsen presented Michael Jackson's first Australian tour. In 1988 he was commissioned by the Queensland Government to mastermind ‘Queensland Day' celebrations in the presence of the Duke and Duchess of Kent, and by the Federal Government to produce the Royal Bicentennial Concert in the presence of the Prince and Princess of Wales. In 1989 he presented the sell-out concert event Legends of Rock. In 1995 he was the first promoter outside the USA to be invited by the Disney organization to present the stage version of Beauty and the Beast. Its run of two years in Melbourne and 15 months in Sydney grossed $58 million. Also that year he produced the television series Gladiators for the Seven Network. The gross takings for his 1997 presentation of The Three Tenors at the Melbourne Cricket Ground were the largest in Australian history for a single concert – $15 million. In 1999 he presented The Bee Gees – One Night Only, the first live performance at Stadium Australia – the Olympic Stadium. In 2000 Barbra Streisand's four stadium concerts in Sydney and Melbourne achieved the highest grosses anywhere in the world for this artist, more than $23 million. The year 2001 brought Shout! – The Legend of the Wild One, an all-Australian production based on the life of Jacobsen's old friend, Johnny O'Keefe. It toured Australia to record crowds, winning Mo and Green Room Awards and an ARIA for Best Cast Album. In 2002 Jacobsen presented a sell-out Elton John concert tour, plus Fame – The Musical, which toured throughout Asia, and two sensationally successful arena shows: the classic Australian rock anthology Long Way to the Top and the brilliantly innovative The Man from Snowy River Arena Spectacular. Other Jacobsen theatrical ventures have included Oscar Wilde's Diversions and Delights, Girls' Night Out, A Chorus Line, Camelot (with Richard Harris), Lend Me a Tenor, Return to the Forbidden Planet, Walt Disney's World on Ice and Stars of the Bolshoi Ballet, as well as massive open-air productions of Aida and Turandot. Among the many artists who have toured under the Jacobsen banner are Slim Whitman, KISS, Simon and Garfunkel, Bob Marley, Shania Twain, Billy Joel, John Denver, Pearl Jam, Cyndi Lauper, Julio Iglesias, Ba

For our bonus episode this season, we're catching up with the Australian Ballet's Artistic Director David Hallberg. Last season, David and I spoke about his life growing up in South Dakota, being bullied, training at the Paris Opera, becoming principal at American Ballet Theatre, and being the first American to be invited to dance with the Bolshoi Ballet in Russia. We talked about climbing back from his epic injury, his head space at that time, before taking over the Artistic Directorship of the Australian Ballet right in the middle of Covid. A year later we talk about what it's been like to be artistic director now that theatres are open and audiences are back, about what kind of as dancers he selects for the company, how he decides who will be promoted, the Australian Ballet's 60th anniversary, and life in Australia.If you'd like to read more about David's life, find our full conversation in the show notes, or you can read his autobiography called A Body of Work: Dancing to the Edge and Back. For Australian Ballet updates you can find them on Instagram at @ausballet and to continue to follow David's adventures, you'll find him on Instagram at @davidhallbergofficialDavid and I recorded remotely, with David dialling in from Melbourne, the land of the Kulin people, with recording and production on the land of the Awabakal and Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, to all of whom to which we pay our greatest respects.This is the final episode for Season 2 of Talking Pointes. We can not thank our guests enough for sharing their stories, their lives, and their vulnerabilities. To our sponsors, Bloch, Fjord Review, and Energetiks, thank you for all of your support, discount codes are available in the episodes, or see my Instragram for details at @byclaudialawson. To our beautiful audience, thank you. A fun and exciting Season 3 of Talking Pointes will be back next year, in the meantime please feel free to get in contact with suggestions or guests for next year.We're delighted that David Hallberg's episode of Talking Pointes is sponsored by Energetiks. Energetiks are a sustainable, Australian Made brand that specialise in creating world class dancewear for the stars of tomorrow. Perform and feel your best at every stage of your dance journey in Energetiks' premium, high performance fabrics. See their entire range online at energetiks.com.au, and for all Talking Pointes listeners there's a 20% discount on all Energetiks products—listen in for the code!Hosted by @byclaudialawsonProduced by @fjordreviewAdditional Production @clinttopicSound & Editing @outputmediaStudios @brightsidesydney@sawtoothstudios 

A former principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre and the Bolshoi Ballet, David Hallberg took over as artistic director of the Australian Ballet in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. He talks with Amanda Hooton about the shift from dancing to directing - the loneliness but also the liberation, how he misses the sweat but loves not having to think about how his foot is turned. He discusses, too, the shock of taking the reins at a major arts company as performances were cancelled en masse, his favourite Melbourne coffee haunts, the juggle of balancing tradition and innovation - and what's planned for 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is it so important for teachers to make guitar lessons fun? In this episode with Mario Lattuada, an experienced musician and music teacher, we chat about how planting seeds with your students and making guitar lessons fun for them create big ripple effects in their musical journey. Join us as we talk about how this approach has worked for Mario and the benefits it has given his students.   Mario gives a brief introduction about himself and his journey. Characteristics they look for in students who audition for music school. The joys of planting seeds with your students. Mario's approach to teaching people differently than beginners. His thoughts on people who don't improvise. The importance of nurturing musicians for who they are and helping them discover what they want to be. Advice for people who are looking to get into a music career but don't know how to make money out of it. Navigating teaching online. Mario shares his current and upcoming projects Books about music that he has read or currently reading One mistake he has made in his teaching career. Final words of wisdom or advice to guitar players or teachers.   Guest Links Mario Lattuada YouTube Channel Mario Lattuada Bandcamp   Guitar Teaching Resources Mentioned Free Guitar E-book Resources   Today's Guest Mario Lattuada is a Melbourne-based musician and music teacher with a professional career spanning more than 40 years of experience. Primarily a guitarist, he has performed in a variety of genres, including Classical, Jazz, Latin American, and Popular music styles. As the principal guitarist with the Australian Pops/Philharmonic Orchestra for 23 years, he performed with The Three Tenors, John Williams (guitarist), The Bolshoi Ballet and many other artists. In 2016, Mario also released his own solo CD project entitled, Espiritu Latino - a collection of South American guitar music. He has been a Lecturer and Head of Guitar studies at Box Hill Institute from 1991 to 2021. During this time, he has inspired and been a mentor to many students who are now performers and teachers with their own careers and musical projects.   Click here to find out more about TopMusicGuitar Membership  

Tiler Peck (IG:@tilerpeck) was born in Bakersfield, California. She began her dance training at the age of two at her mother's dance studio, Bakersfield Dance Company. At the age of seven, she began studying privately with former Bolshoi Ballet principal dancer Alla Khaniashvili in Hollywood. At the age of 11 she began studying at Conjunctive Point in Culver City, California, with former New York City Ballet dancers Colleen and Patricia Neary. During this time, she also studied with former NYCB principal Yvonne Mounsey at Westside School of Ballet in Santa Monica. At the age of 12, Ms. Peck entered the School of American Ballet, the official school of New York City Ballet, for most of the 2000-2001 Winter Term. She returned to SAB during the summers of 2002 and 2003, and that fall began as a full-time student. In September 2004, Ms. Peck became an apprentice with New York City Ballet. In February 2005 she joined the Company as a member of the corps de ballet. She was promoted to soloist in December 2006 and principal dancer in October 2009.

Proudly brought to you by All About Sunday, Kalooki Sportsbook and Spotify, Emmet Kennedy is joined by legendary Trainer Aidan O'Brien to talk about his incredibly strong team for the new season, including Older Horses Mother Earth, Bolshoi Ballet, Broome and High Definition, his Classic contenders including Derby favourite Luxembourg, Point Lonsdale, The Acropolis, Glounthaune, Tenebrism, Tuesday, King Of Bavaria and exciting Two-Year-Olds Congo River, Mediate, The Antarctic, Little Big Bear, Tiger Paw and much more. Listen now for exclusive insight into the mind of the worlds best Trainer on his Ballydoyle Battalion for the new Season. To find out more about Race Horse Ownership with our official syndicate partnership ALL ABOUT SUNDAY, and to buy YOUR shares in the most expensive Horse All About Sunday have ever purchased, Invincible Power, click this link: https://www.allaboutsunday.com/collections/racehorse-collection/products/invincible-power?_atid=wKkT399iqRN6i1KtlPA5QTFY46imku Open Your account with our Official Betting Partner Kalooki Sports Book, who will beat the price of other bookmakers, with BPG for Horse Racing and instant withdrawls. Join today www.kalookisportsbook.co.uk Show Your Support for The FFP with Likes & Shares on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook

A transcript of this episode is available here: https://thedanceedit.com/transcript-episode-110Subscribe to The Dance Edit Extra: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dance-edit-extra/id1579075769Links referenced in/relevant to episode 110:-AFP story on Bolshoi Ballet's benefit for the Russian army: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220401-bolshoi-theatre-to-show-ballet-in-support-of-russian-army-Gramilano piece on Igor Zelensky leaving Bavarian State Ballet: https://www.gramilano.com/2022/04/igor-zelensky-leaves-bavarian-state-ballet/-Hyperallergic story on the renaming of a Degas ballet drawing: https://hyperallergic.com/721976/national-gallery-renames-degas-russian-dancers-as-ukrainian-dancers/-WOIO story on Ohio dance teacher who was sentenced to prison (CW): https://www.cleveland19.com/2022/03/31/ohio-dance-teacher-who-admitted-raping-students-sentenced-15-years-prison/-New York Times obituary for Margaret McGowan: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/01/books/margaret-mcgowan-dead.html-Dance Magazine article on TikTok dance beyond the challenge: https://www.dancemagazine.com/beyond-dance-challenges/-New York Times feature on Storyboard P: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/31/arts/dance/storyboard-p-performance-space-new-york.html

When Russia launched its attack on Ukraine, London's Royal Opera House canceled an upcoming tour of the legendary Bolshoi Ballet. It's one of many concerts and exhibitions by Russian companies that have been suspended worldwide. But for performers of the Kiev Grand Ballet, the season has come to a different end. #RussiaWar #UkraineWar #ArtinUkraine

The Big Race at Last! Timestamps/Links Below! We spent the Breeders Cup at Churchill Downs' Watch & Wager event with live racing and simulcasting of all the B.C. races from Del Mar in San Diego, California! This podcast covers Saturday's B.C. races 8 through 12–whew! Use these links for official 2021 Race videos or Results https://youtube.com/playlist? list=PLydyHeb4R8smgyjoQHk78wrQ2qPNXEqki https://www.breederscup.com/results-2021 0:10 RACE 8 was the Qatar Racing Breeders Cup Sprint for $2 million at 6 furlongs on dirt. Weej

Nick, recording this week from Del Mar, Southern California, is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the day's latest news from around the racing world. In the build up to the Breeders' Cup this weekend, they discuss whether Aidan O'Brien should swap Japan out of the Turf to enable Bolshoi Ballet to draw in to the field, consider that Love might be the forgotten horse, big-up the chances of Teona, Space Blues and more. They are joined by most successful ever Breeders' Cup jockey Mike Smith, who fancies his chances of an upset with Art Collector in the Classic, as well as by trainers Danny Gargan and Michael Bell. Nick and Lydia begin this episode by discussing the latest political news from the UK, with confirmation that the much talked about prize money deal between ARC and the horsemen is now officially dead in the water. They also look back at yesterday's Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter, while JA McGrath has news from Hong Kong.

Nick, recording this week from Del Mar, Southern California, is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop to discuss the day's latest news from around the racing world. In the build up to the Breeders' Cup this weekend, they discuss whether Aidan O'Brien should swap Japan out of the Turf to enable Bolshoi Ballet to draw in to the field, consider that Love might be the forgotten horse, big-up the chances of Teona, Space Blues and more. They are joined by most successful ever Breeders' Cup jockey Mike Smith, who fancies his chances of an upset with Art Collector in the Classic, as well as by trainers Danny Gargan and Michael Bell. Nick and Lydia begin this episode by discussing the latest political news from the UK, with confirmation that the much talked about prize money deal between ARC and the horsemen is now officially dead in the water. They also look back at yesterday's Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter, while JA McGrath has news from Hong Kong.

Today I'm speaking with David Hallberg. We actually started this season with David McAllister who had just stepped down as Artistic Director of the Australian Ballet. We are now speaking with David Hallberg, the brand new Artistic Director of the Australian Ballet. David was born in a small American town called Rapid City in South Dakota. He started dancing at nine years old, after seeing Fred Astaire on the television. And he only started ballet when he was 13. But by 17, he was selected to do a year at the Paris Opera Ballet School before joining his dream company, ABT, the American Ballet Theatre.He rose swiftly through the ranks, to principal within four years. And then he was the first American to ever be asked to be a principal with the Bolshoi Ballet, the Russian juggernaut that had previously only accepted Russian trained dancers. In this wonderfully engaging interview, David talks about his love of dance, growing up in America, and the moment he was first named as a principal. But David also shares some of his darker moments. He talks about bullying, and the injury that crippled him for over two years, before finally returning to the stage and becoming the new Artistic Director of the Australian Ballet. When we spoke, David had just announced that due to Covid the Australian Ballet won't be performing for the remainder of 2021.This episode is sponsored by MDM Dancewear.  Listeners are offered a 10% discount code on MDM Dancewear, for a limited time. For the latest in all things dance, head to fjordreview.com and follow us on Instagram at @fjordreview

On the first episode of the second season of 'A Body's Language' we speak to David McAllister. This episode was recorded late last year, in Davids final week as director of The Australian Ballet Company.David shares stories about his dancing days with The  Australian Ballet, working with the likes of Nureyev and Glen Tetley, speaks about pieces of music still make him feel sick with nerves and provides great insights into his philosophies on directorship- reflecting on how The Australian Ballet chose to prioritize the mental health of their dancers during the pandemic while maintaining their world leading physical healthcare program.A graduate of The Australian Ballet School, Perth-born David McAllister began his training with Evelyn Hodgkinson and joined The Australian Ballet in 1983. He was promoted to senior artist in 1986 and to principal artist in January 1989.During his time with the company, he danced many principal roles, including those in The Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote, Coppélia, Manon, La Sylphide, John Cranko's Onegin and Romeo and Juliet, and Jiří Kylián's Stepping Stones; in 1985 he won Bronze at the Fifth International Ballet Competition in Moscow.Throughout his career, David made numerous guest appearances worldwide, dancing with Bolshoi Ballet, the Kirov Ballet, the Georgian State Ballet, The National Ballet of Canada, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Singapore Dance Theatre and, in 1992, as part of a Royal Gala performance in London in the presence of the Princess of Wales. In 2000, he completed a Graduate Diploma in Arts and Entertainment Management and in 2001, took his final bow as a dancer after a performance of Albrecht in Giselle at the Sydney Opera House, partnering Miranda Coney. In July of that year, David became artistic director of The Australian Ballet. He was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2004 Australia Day Honours List.Over the next two decades, on his way to becoming The Australian Ballet's longest-serving artistic director, David invigorated the company's repertoire with a series of new commissions from the world's foremost choreographers, including Alexei Ratmansky, Graeme Murphy and Wayne McGregor. He appointed two new resident choreographers, Tim Harbour and Alice Topp, and, through co-productions with leading international companies, secured major works such as Christopher Wheeldon's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland© and Yuri Possokhov's Anna Karenina. As a director/choreographer, he gifted the company with a lavish and widely acclaimed new production of The Sleeping Beauty, funded largely through donations from philanthropic supporters, and three works in the Storytime Ballet series, made especially for young children.Since stepping down as director in January of 2021, David has created a new 'Swan Lake' for Finnish National Ballet, is currently staging Lucas Jervies 'Spartacus', created for The Australian Ballet in 2018 and is in high demand as a guest teacher and choreographer in Australia and abroad.

When David McAllister began ballet lessons in Perth in the 1970s, being a 'ballet boy' was a kind of social death. But his school bullies helped spur him on to become one of the world's best dancers (R)

When David McAllister began ballet lessons in Perth in the 1970s, being a 'ballet boy' was a kind of social death. But his school bullies helped spur him on to become one of the world's best dancers (R)

Perhaps no opera better reflects the questions and contradictions at the heart of Russian history than Modest Mussorgsky's historical epic Boris Godunov. Based on the play by Alexander Pushkin (considered by many to be one of Russia's greatest writers), it's a meditation on power and legitimacy, and a portrayal of a pivotal period in Russian history -- The Time of Troubles.  When Tsar Ivan the Terrible dies without an heir, Boris Godunov is elected tsar, casting doubt on his legitimacy. He rules well for a few years, but then all hell breaks loose, with a famine, a revolt, and a pretender claiming to be the real tsar. As his country's problems compound, Boris confronts his feelings of powerlessness in the monologue, “Dostig ja vïsshei vlasti.” Host Rhiannon Giddens and her guests explore the nature of power, the question of legitimacy, and how an opera can shine a light on a nation's past as well as its present. The Guests Bass René Pape (A.K.A. “The Black Diamond Bass”) has been singing the role of Boris Godunov for 15 years. Like many of the kings and rulers he's played on stage, he sees Boris as someone who has all of the power but none of the joy. In addition to his velvety voice, Pape is also known for his collection of rubber ducks, and even has one in his own image, the PapeDuck. Dr. Simon Morrison is a professor of music history at Princeton, specializing in Russian and Soviet music. He fell in love with Russian music when he was an undergraduate and wrote his dissertation on the life and work of Sergei Prokofiev. His most recent book is Bolshoi Confidential, a history of the Bolshoi Ballet, and he is currently writing a book on the history of the city of Moscow, which finds him studying 11th century documents written on birchbark. Dr. Shoshana Keller is a professor of Russian, Soviet, Eurasian, and modern Middle Eastern history at Hamilton College. She first became interested in Russia after getting to know the music of Shostakovich and Stravinsky while playing French horn as a kid, and she was fascinated by pictures of Russian onion domes in a social studies class. She loved the Russian language too, but found the grammar devilishly difficult and immersed herself in its history. She has written multiple books, and is working on an experimental mapping project of the nations in Kazakhstan

Maddy Playle is joined by Graeme Rodway and Tom Collins for a look back at the previous week's racing, including the July festival at Newmarket! The trio discuss Starman's impressive win in the feature race on Saturday the Darley July Cup where he beat Oxted and Dragon Symbol.  Another impressive performance came in the form of topweight Motakhayyel who won the Bunbury Cup by three and a half lengths. Over at York on Saturday, Hukum won the John Smith's Silver Cup and Graeme believes it provides a boost for Wonderful Tonight, who beat Hukum in the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot. He fancies the filly to win again in the Arc in October. Along with a review of all the UK action, including Winter Power's eyecatching win, Tom discusses Bolshoi Ballet and Santa Barbara who were both winners Stateside under fine rides by Ryan Moore. The team finish the postcast by providing us with their best bets for the week ahead.

And they're off! In this week's episode of The Pony Pundits, Marco and Sig preview closing weekend from Belmont Park, highlighted by the $1 million Belmont Derby. European import Bolshoi Ballet has opened at the 5-to-2 morning line favorite in this Grade-1 stakes race for three-year-old horses. #HorseRacing | #BelmontDerby | #BelmontParkWagerTalk's horse racing duo of Marco and Sig offer their horse racing picks every weekend. From stakes races at smaller tracks, to the Triple Crown, to the Breeder's Cup – Marco and Sig help you break down the racing form and find some winners. Marco has been in the horse racing business for three decades and has been helping followers cash tickets every step of the way.

The hot topic at any racing organization's meetings is “How do we bring new owners into the sport?” For anyone who has experienced the thrill and satisfaction of seeing their horse hit the finish line first in a race at any level – the exhilaration is hard to explain – but it is “your” horse, alone or in a partnership with friends. The highly respected WinStar Farm is opening the door to participation as an owner with some of their well-bred individuals getting ready to race. So how do you get in on such an exclusive ownership opportunity with a top-notch farm? Mary Cage, the WinStar Stablemates Director, will join us to explains the ins and outs of joining the partnership. This weekend is the swan song for Belmont Park before the action moves up the Hudson River to Saratoga. Before the vans hit the toll booths, there will be some great racing there this weekend and we are bringing out “The Beast of Belmont,” known as “The Big A” – Anthony Stabile. Since spending his youth alongside his parents working with horses on the NY circuit, he has developed into a top handicapper and on-air racing analyst making regular appearances on HRRN (Horse Racing Radio Network). “The Big A” will join John to look at two major Invitational races that has drawn top turf performers with an international flair. In the G1 Belmont Derby at 1 ¼ miles on the turf, trainer Todd Pletcher wanted to move Sainthood to the grass for his last start in the Pennine Ridge (G3), but the race came off the turf and he won easily. Before that, he was 11th in the Kentucky Derby, his only finish outside the exacta in five starts this year. Du Jour is a former Bob Baffert trainee who will make his first start for Bill Mott. He won the American Turf (G1) last out at Churchill Downs. Bolshoi Ballet would make his first North American start after compiling a 6: 3-0-1 record in Europe. The G1 Belmont Oaks at 1 1/4 miles on the grass will feature 3-year-old fillies. The 1-2 finishers in the Wonder Again (G3) meet again here. In that 1 1/8-mile race, Con Lima bested Plum Ali by half a length to pick up her fourth win of the year in six starts. This is only the third start of the year for Plum Ali, who finished third in the Appalachian (G2) in April. Not all of the big races will take place going long on the green. The Grade 3 Victory Ride will be contested at 6 1/2 furlongs for 3-year-old fillies. Australasia is 6-for-6, with all but one of those wins coming this year. This would be her first graded-stakes start. Red Ghost is 2-for-2 this year after winning the Miss Preakness (G3) by a nose. Tim Hamm trainee Dayoutoftheoffice – second in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies – has not won in three tries since the Frizette (G1) in October, but has put in solid efforts in each start and may be dangerous going 6 ½ panels.

Rebecca is a freelance pianist, vocalist, and principal pianist for the Boston Ballet. Presently she is based in Arkansas working remotely with Boston Ballet as well as Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory.  As a vocalist she has appeared with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra Chorus and toured Europe with the CSO.  As a pianist she has extensive experience as a ballet accompanist which has offered her experience with Bolshoi Ballet, Burklyn Ballet, Jose Mateo, South Shore Ballet, BostonConservatory, Dean College Dance Department, National Ballet Academy of Denver and Colorado Ballet, to name a few. She has also had the honor of playing Principal Piano in the orchestra pit with Stephen Schwartz for his IRNE award-winning production of “The Baker's Wife”.   @Harroldrebecca https://www.rebeccaharroldmusic.com   THE YOU BOOKED IT COMMUNITY IS NOW FREE Chat and Connect with Broadway Performers, Past Podcasts Guests, and People just like you navigating the entertainment industry!

The guest on episode 7 of 'A Body's Language" is Guillaume Côté.Guillaume Côté was born in Lac-Saint-Jean, Québec and trained at Canada's National Ballet School. He joined The National Ballet of Canada in 1998 and became a Principal Dancer in 2004. In 2013, Guillaume was also appointed Choreographic Associate.With The National Ballet of Canada, Guillaume has danced most of the principal roles in both the classical and contemporary repertoire. He has created a number of lead roles in ballets by James Kudelka including Ferdinand in An Italian Straw Hat, Prince Charming in Cinderella and Will in The Contract (The Pied Piper). He also created the role of Romeo in Alexei Ratmansky's Romeo and Juliet and performed the role as a guest artist with The Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow.Guillaume is in great demand as a guest artist at major ballet companies around the world, such as Teatro alla Scala, English National Ballet, The Royal Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, The Mikhailovsky Theatre, The Hamburg Ballet and Stuttgart Ballet. He also performed in Kings of the Dance, Gala des Étoiles, Stars of the 21st Century, The Vision of Manuel Legris, Roberto Bolle and Friends, The Hamburg Ballet's 40th Anniversary Gala and the 44th Annual Nijinsky Gala for Hamburg Ballet Days as well as many other international galas. With English National Ballet, he created the role of Gene Kelly in Derek Deane's Strictly Gershwin.Guillaume is an accomplished choreographer, musician and composer. His choreographic works for The National Ballet of Canada include Venom, Enkeli, Dance Me To The End of Love, Body of Work and Being and Nothingness. Awards for his choreography include the Audience Choice Award for Best Choreography at The International Competition for The Erik Bruhn Prize for Enkeli and third prize at Ballet Society Hanover's 25th International Competition for #24. He debuted his first full-length ballet, Le Petit Prince, during the National Ballet's 2015/16 season and created Dark Angels in 2017 for the National Arts Centre. Most recently in 2018, he created Frame by Frame, in collaboration with Robert Lepage.In 2012, Guillaume choreographed and starred in the short film Lost in Motion which was presented at Toronto's International Film Festival. The sequel, Lost in Motion II, was released in 2013 and was featured at the Dance on Camera Festival in New York City in 2014. He won a Gemini Award in 2007 and the Galileo 2000 A Life for Music Prize in 2008 for Moving to His Music: The Two Muses of Guillaume Côté. In 2012, Guillaume was awarded La médaille de l'Assemblée nationale du Québec, a prestigious award from the province of Québec for his work in the arts. Mr. Côté is also the Artistic Director of the Festival des Arts de Saint-Sauveur, one of the largest summer dance festivals in the country.

This week, Declan, Nick and Lucie discuss Hamlet, including their experiences of staging the play as a ballet for the Bolshoi (without the words!), the difference between what we say and what we do, and Hamlet's greatest fear: non-existence.More information about Cheek by Jowl's 1990-91 English production here, and Declan and Nick's 2015 Bolshoi Ballet production here.Join our mailing list to keep up-to-date with Cheek by Jowl's news, events and opportunities.

Join the Weighed-In crew as they take you through a full analysis of the Cazoo Derby Festival. How good was Adayar, was William Haggas right to pull out Mohaafeth, where next for the Bolshoi Ballet, are just some of the questions answered. Kevin has some interesting ideas on the marketing of Racing and even stronger views on the Stephen Mahon affair. Even Logan Paul and the Azerbaijan Grand Prix get a mention.

Ruby Walsh & Matt Chapman are on the trail for winners at Epsom on Derby Day. Aidan O'Brien relies on just Bolshoi Ballet, is this a sign of confidence? Ruby thinks so, but Matt is taking him on. A superb support card, with host Patrick Kennelly napping one up in the Dash, for good measure!   It's Epsom Derby Day, coming to you straight "From The Horse's Mouth"...   18+ | begambleaware.com  

Bruce Millington is joined by David Jennings and Keith Melrose to preview the weekend's best ITV Racing action including the Epsom Derby.Bolshoi Ballet is the short-priced favourite for the 2021 Derby but there is plenty of talent in behind including the likes of Mac Swiney who bids to follow up his Irish 2,000 Guineas victory for Jim Bolger. Aidan O’Brien sends just one runner to post in the Derby for the first time since 2004. Do our panel agree with his confidence or have they picked out a runner at a bigger price? After running through the card at Epsom, David and Keith look to Listowel, Doncaster and Musselburgh for their best bets away from the cameras. They then take a look at the Group action on Sunday at Chantilly which includes the Prix du Jockey Club where they both fancy a Gosden colt but not the same one.The team also give their weekend NAPs and David is extremely sweet on a certain Frankel colt at Epsom.

In Episode 84 of In The Saddle Podcast we look ahead to the 2021 Epsom Derby. For this episode Chris Loader is joined by In The Beer Garden colleagues Hong Kong Racing Journalist Charene Woo and racing pundit Steve Shanks. Also making his first appearance on the podcast is Jamie Benson from The Tote explaining about the World Pool. The panel start by discussing there world famous Epsom Dash Handicap with a variety of opinions including support for the defending champion Ornate who won the race in 2019. In Diomed Stakes the panel agree that is a tight and competitive affair with Maximal getting the verdict for Steve and Jamie. However Chris believes Prince Eiji has some unfinished business for Roger Varian after he returned to form at Ascot. For the feature Epsom Derby all the panel are eager to take on the favourite Bolshoi Ballet who is Aidan O'Briens only representative in the race. However Chris, Steve and Jamie all differ with positive mentions for Third Realm, Hurricane Lane and Youth Spirit. Please Subscribe to us on iTunes, Spotify and Soundcloud!

Hello, Welcome Back To Turf Talk, The lads are back as this weekend sees the pinnacle of English Flat Racing in the Epsom Derby. Also on the Friday we see the equivalent for the Fillies in the Oaks. The lads also chat about the the Coronation Cup which looks to be Al Aasy's to lose. As always, thanks to our partners RatingTheRaces.com and thanks to bensounds.com for their music! Hope You Enjoy!!!!!

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop as the build up to the Cazoo Derby continues. They react to a busy 24 hour period which saw Aidan O'Brien take everyone by surprise by announcing he would rely on a sole representative for the first time since 2004, namely the heavy favourite Bolshoi Ballet. They also discuss the attendant repercussions, which has seen a jockey merry-go-round, with Frankie Dettori stepping in for John Leeper and Adam Kirby switching to Adayar. Nick and Lydia tackle the huge international news last night that has seen Bob Baffert suspended from competition at Churchill Downs Incorporated tracks for two years. Also in this episode, Nick talks to Epsom clerk Andrew Cooper, Derby winning rider Martin Dwyer and The Wine Tipster Neil Phillips.

Nick is joined by journalist and broadcaster Lydia Hislop as the build up to the Cazoo Derby continues. They react to a busy 24 hour period which saw Aidan O'Brien take everyone by surprise by announcing he would rely on a sole representative for the first time since 2004, namely the heavy favourite Bolshoi Ballet. They also discuss the attendant repercussions, which has seen a jockey merry-go-round, with Frankie Dettori stepping in for John Leeper and Adam Kirby switching to Adayar. Nick and Lydia tackle the huge international news last night that has seen Bob Baffert suspended from competition at Churchill Downs Incorporated tracks for two years. Also in this episode, Nick talks to Epsom clerk Andrew Cooper, Derby winning rider Martin Dwyer and The Wine Tipster Neil Phillips.

Join Hugh, Tony and Kevin for a full review of all the Racing from the last 7 days. In a mixed week of trials Bolshoi Ballet’s win in the Derrinstown was the undoubted highlight but Third Realm also staked a serious claim for Epsom. In industry talk TC is disappointed that there is no punter representative on the newly formed Whip Steering Group, while Kevin is exasperated by fixture madness and Bob Baffert.

Maddy Playle is joined by Mark Boylan, Tom Collins and Paddy Power’s Paul Binfield for a look back at the weekend’s racing and a preview of a stellar week ahead.Bob Baffert is back in the headlines for all the wrong reasons once again after his Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit returned a post-race blood sample above the permitted threshold for the anti-inflammatory drug betamethasone. US Racing expert Tom Collins provides the latest update on the story and what is expected to happen next.The panel then turn their attention to the racing showcased on ITV over the last week which was kicked off by Chester’s May festival. The team are in agreement that Armory’s return to action on the Rodee was most impressive whilst Zeyaadah looks to be the one to take out of the Cheshire Oaks.Albaflora and River Nymph put up strong performances at Ascot on Saturday but it was Bolshoi Ballet’s electric turn of foot at Leopardstown on Sunday that got everyone talking, including the postcast team. Can he win the Epsom Derby next month?The panel finish off reviewing Palace Pier's chances later in the week and giving their best bets for the Dante meeting at York.

Dr. Linda Bluestein is a wealth of information and we are so excited to share this episode about hypermobility disorders. During this educational talk she discusses the common symptoms that people with these disorders might experience. Dr. Linda Bluestein also explains the approach that she takes when treating her patients and provides us with techniques and strategies that are helpful for people who are diagnosed with hypermobility disorders. Linda Bluestein, M.D. has over 20 years of experience caring for patients and is the founder of Wisconsin Integrative Pain Specialists, a practice devoted to the holistic treatment of those experiencing persistent pain. Dr. Bluestein received her Medical Degree (M.D.) from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine and completed her internship and anesthesiology residency at the prestigious Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Bluestein specializes in treating patients with connective tissue disorders such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) and related disorders. She also treats the fatigue, memory dysfunction, sleep disturbances, and mood disorders that commonly co-exist with these painful conditions. Dr. Bluestein places a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship between the physician and patient and is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiologists. As a former ballet dancer for over 25 years, Dr. Bluestein has a unique interest in treating dancers, gymnasts, circus performers and other people at increased risk of hypermobility disorders. She still dances and her love of dance and genuine understanding of these athletes is paramount to accurately diagnosing and effectively treating dancers. She is a member of the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science and the Performing Arts Medicine Association. Dr. Bluestein is also certified in Performing Arts Medicine and is a member of the Resources Committee for the Dance Healthy Alliance of Canada. In addition to her pain clinic practice, Dr. Bluestein volunteers much of her time to several non-profit organizations. Through her work with EDS Awareness, Dr. Bluestein helped create the first online EDS CME (Continuing Medical Education) program and she continues to serve as the program's Physician Director. Dr. Bluestein is an integral member of the Board of Directors of EDS Wellness, Inc. where she also serves as the Director of Education. As the Medical Consultant for EDS Wisconsin, Inc., Dr. Bluestein regularly volunteers her time conducting educational programming for EDS patients and their families. Dr. Linda Bluestein is at the forefront of research on pain, hypermobility and dance medicine and has written and lectured extensively on the topics of pain neuroscience, chronic pain, hypermobility disorders, nutrition and mental wellness particularly as they relate to dancers. She repeatedly receives top reviews from medical students for her teaching abilities and is a member of the clinical faculty at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Central Wisconsin. Email: LBluestein@MCW.edu Office: info@wiips.org https://www.wisconsinintegrativepainspecialists.org/dancer-s-corner https://www.hypermobilityhappyhour.com https://tcapp.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Pain-Management-in-Patients-with-Hypermobility-Syndrome.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1ZxXlBzp73E50tpQBcmhYKRezfvi9t92whe4PPSiCfxqSWpJBa0ZJESLo The Acrobatic Arts Podcast is sponsoring an exciting online dance competition, the International Online Dance Competition. Compete with videos you already have! Judged by industry experts from Cirque du Soleil, La La La Human Steps, Broadway Underground, Bollywood, the Bolshoi Ballet, and Juste Debout. Be seen by an audience of tens of thousands, receive feedback, and win! Submit your dance videos on our website between May 5th to June 5th: only 5$ per video entry with over $10,000 worth in prizes to win. For more information, visit IODC.online. The Acrobatic Arts Podcast is a proud sponsor and encourages our listeners to apply!

In this episode, Dr. Bob has a delightful conversation with Joy Womack, a professional ballerina and the first American to be accepted into the renowned Bolshoi Ballet Company in Moscow, Russia. Joy shares the details of her entry into the prestigious world of professional ballet dancing and how an incredible work ethic, persistence and taking risks truly pays off. This is a wonderful conversation that you will not want to miss!   Joy Womack was the first American to be accepted into the renowned Bolshoi Ballet Company in Moscow, Russia. Joy began training with Yvonne Mounsey at Westside School of Ballet in 1999 and became the first American to graduate from the prestigious Bolshoi Ballet School. Later she joined the Bolshoi Ballet as a soloist in 2012, before becoming the prima ballerina of the Kremlin ballet in 2014. Joy joined the Universal Ballet in Seoul, Korea as a Principal dancer in 2017, and has traveled the world over as an international guest star with a vast classical and neoclassical repertoire.   How to find Joy Womack:   Website Instagram YouTube Facebook     How to contact Dr. Bob: YouTube Instagram  Facebook Seven Secrets Of The Newborn Website Pacific Ocean Pediatrics

Please welcome Jo Rowan and Associate Dean Melanie Shelley from my Alma Mater!Both inspirations to me and my growth as a dancer, I am excited to share their expertise and values at OCU. Jo is the head of the dance department and has been since 1981. Dean Melanie attended school their shortly after and they have been a team ever since. Melanie Shelley, Associate Dean and Professor of Arts Management, has served the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Arts Management in many capacities over three decades. She enjoys working with dance and entertainment business students as the Student Success Coordinator and preparing students for professional careers. Dean Shelley serves as Costume Consultant, choreographer, company manager, and professor at OCU. Her choreography has been performed both in the United States and internationally, in Beijing and Taipei, China and her costume designs have been included in the New York City Toy Show. Dean Shelley has been named to Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers for multiple years, was named Oklahoma City University’s Exemplary Teacher of the Year for 2000, and served as Faculty Fellow and Interim Chair of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning for Oklahoma City University’s Academic Affairs Office in 2006-2007.-------------------------------------------Jo Rowan is a nationally known master ballet teacher and performer and is professor of dance and chairman of the Dance Department within Oklahoma City University’s Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment.Rowan, who was trained at the School of American Ballet and the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow, holds degrees in design and dance from University of Cincinnati and has performed with Cincinnati Ballet, Dallas Ballet, Garden State Ballet, Metropolitan Opera Ballet, Dallas Opera, Philadelphia Opera, Tulsa Opera, Cincinnati Opera, and as a soloist at Radio City Music Hall. She has been a guest artist with the Baltimore Symphony, Kansas City Philharmonic, and Cincinnati Symphony orchestras. A member of Actors’ Equity Association, Rowan has appeared in more than 60 musicals. She has performed in New York City, as well as at Actors Theatre in Louisville, Maine State Theatre, Playhouse in the Park, Kansas City Civic Center, and Kansas City Starlight Theatre, to name a few. She has also appeared in numerous television commercials and was a regular on the PBS TV show, Consumer Survival Kit. Rowan performed at Lyric Theatre in Grand Hotel as ballerina Grushinskaya and recently choreographed the Dream Ballet in Lyric’s production of Oklahoma!. She was the chief researcher for How To Make It In Musicals, Michael Allen’s authoritative book on developing a successful career as a musical theatre performer.Formerly ballet mistress of Dallas Ballet, Rowan has taught for all major dance organizations in the United States and has been invited to serve as an Artist-in-Residence for Oklahoma. She has conducted master classes at the St. Louis and Detroit Tap Festivals, has toured America as a ballerina with Dance Olympus, has taught for Dance America and Boston Ballet, and has adjudicated for the North American Ballet Festival Competition in Boston and the State of Tennessee’s Individual Artist Fellowship Award in Dance-Choreography.In both 2018 and 2019 Rowan was selected as one of the Journal Record's 50 Making a Difference during "The Woman of the Year" event. In April of this year, Rowan received The Governor's Arts Award in recognition of her longtime leadership and significant contributions to the arts across Oklahoma.Support the show (https://www.instadancecoach.com/thank-you-for-supporting-my-podcast-colleges-and-careers/)

Jim has spent three decades bringing celebrated talent to stages across the globe. Longtime Director of Touring for multi-platinum recording artists Linkin Park, he has shepherded productions for diverse and high-profile clients including Enrique Iglesias, Backstreet Boys, Marilyn Manson, The Bolshoi Ballet, Phil Collins, and Bon Jovi. Jim’s is passionate about event safety, sharing professional knowledge, and driving positive change in the industry. He is the Co-Founder and Chairman of the Event Safety Alliance, and recently co-founded SHOW MAKERS, a non-profit designed to educate, develop standards, and strengthen the live event community. Jim is a board member of the Behind The Scenes Foundation, 4-time Tour Link Production Manager of the Year, and the 2012 Parnelli’s “Production Manager of the Year” award. He regularly serves as a conference keynote speaker where he speaks on matters relating to event safety, event production as a trade, and the often challenging human condition in live events. Co-Founder - PresidentEvent Safety Alliance Founding PartnerShow Maker Symposium 501(c)(3)PrincipalShow Makers Productions IncProduction Manager / Director of TouringLinkin Park Touring Inc + Bill Silva Entertainment Production ManagerVarious Artists: Meghan Trainor 2018, Hootie & The Blowfish-1996-97, Blues Traveler-1997, Bolshoi Ballet-1998-99, H.O.R.D.E. Festival 1998, Marilyn Manson-1999-01, Back Street Boys-2008-10, Linkin Park-2002-17 Multiple Advisory Boards and VolunteeringList of resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles:https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/https://www.showmakers.com/https://www.instagram.com/eventsafetyalliance/https://www.instagram.com/weareshowmakershttps://www.behindthescenescharity.orgSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9JCBNUCRNRVKY&source=url)

#15 Becoming First Soloist at 19 & now Principal at 22, Julian is constantly working on his craft and finding the mot innovative ways to keep pushing the boundaries. Listen to how he overcome self doubt while in training and what kept him believing in himself!Julian MacKay, Principal Dancer of the San Francisco Ballet, previously principal dancer of the Mikhailovsy Theatre and before that he trained at the Bolshoi Ballet in Russia since he was 11 years old. http://sportiveaf.com + https://www.instagram.com/sportiveaf/ SPORTIVÉaf @SportiveAFJulian Mackay @JulianMacKayAudrey Freeman @AudstarFreemanHope you enjoyed, please leave feedback on IG!

Swan Lake, Op. 20, is a ballet composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1875–76. Despite its initial failure, it is now one of the most popular of all ballets. The scenario, initially in two acts, was fashioned from Russian and/or German folk tales and tells the story of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer's curse. The choreographer of the original production was Julius Reisinger. The ballet was premiered by the Bolshoi Ballet on 4 March 1877 at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. Although it is presented in many different versions, most ballet companies base their stagings both choreographically and musically on the 1895 revival of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, first staged for the Imperial Ballet on 15 January 1895, at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg. For this revival, Tchaikovsky's score was revised by the St. Petersburg Imperial Theatre's chief conductor and composer Riccardo Drigo. Purchase the music (without talk) for only $2.99 at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p758/Tchaikovsky%3A_Swan_Lake_-_complete_%28digital_download%29.html Your purchase helps to support our show! Classical Music Discoveries is sponsored by La Musica International Chamber Music Festival and Uber. @khedgecock #ClassicalMusicDiscoveries #KeepClassicalMusicAlive #LaMusicaFestival #CMDGrandOperaCompanyofVenice #CMDParisPhilharmonicinOrléans #CMDGermanOperaCompanyofBerlin #CMDGrandOperaCompanyofBarcelonaSpain #ClassicalMusicLivesOn #Uber Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4186107 staff@classicalmusicdiscoveries.com

At Canada’s National Academy of Dance Education, we believe that dance teachers can best support their dancers' training and progression by having a well-rounded understanding of all of the components that make up the dance class from technique and performance, to progressions and musicality. Today we will focus on the musicality aspect of the dance class, including how musicians read the dancing body. We will answer questions such as How do piano accompanists know what play? And What cues do they take from the dancers and dance educators? Today's discussion about “musicians working within the dance studio setting” is with the Professor of Dance and Music at the University of Michigan, Mr. Christian Matijas-Mecca. GUEST: A native of Los Angeles, Christian earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Harpsichord and Early Music Performance at the University of Southern California. Over the past four decades, Christian has served as musical repetiteur in the staging of dances for artists some of which whom have worked with Balanchine, Graham and Lubovitch. He has accompanied for a plethora of directors and artists from renowned dance companies including the New York City Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, Martha Graham Dance Company, Trisha Brown Dance Company, Miami City Ballet, and many more. As a leading researcher and pianist in Dance & Music Studies, Christian has presented conference papers at professional societies across the globe. As the author of several books including The Words and Music of Brian Wilson, Christian is on faculty at the University of Michigan with current research interests in popular music.

This week on 5.6.7.EIGHT, Aleksandra interviews Larissa Saveliev — Founder and Artistic Director at the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) — and Sergey Gordeev, who is the Founding Director of Communications and External Affairs at the Youth America Grand Prix. Larissa, who was trained at the Bolshoi Ballet, has received a mountain of accolades, including being named one of Dance Magazine’s top 25 most influential people in dance. Sergey is an Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, actor, writer, jazz pianist, journalist, translator, and composer.  The Youth America Grand Prix has literally changed the dance industry since its founding in 1999 and has allowed young dancers from all areas of the globe to be celebrated for their talents, regardless of economic status. On the podcast, Larissa and Sergey dive deep into the fascinating (and funny) story of how the competition was born, discuss how coming up with “the big idea” is the easiest part of the process, and explain how life’s real winners are the ones who are willing to put in the work to make their ideas a reality.   Moving Quotes: “We didn’t want to have a competition for the sake of competition. We wanted to have a competition with a purpose where the kids can receive something more than just a trophy." “[YAGP] has created a different paradigm that dancers grow up in. The world is literally their oyster. They can go anywhere if they’re good enough." “The fact that Youth America Grand Prix is still here after 21 years shows that this is needed, this will go on. Whatever form this takes, this is here because people need it to be here." “It’s not enough to just have a good idea. It’s the central ingredient — the necessary start — but it’s not enough. You have to put in the work and be willing to literally go the distance to get there." “Like any good idea, unless you can communicate the idea to other people in a way that they really can understand, it’s just an idea." “Success at any endeavor all depends on developing a great team." “Even if you have nothing, if you have a good idea and the willingness to put the time, energy, and effort into the idea, it will for sure blossom. You just have to believe in it and keep working."   Bullet Points (w/ timestamps) - Highlighting key topics discussed: 4:05: Larissa and Sergey discuss the founding idea behind the Youth America Grand Prix and how they wanted to rethink the modern dance competition. 9:19: Sergey retells the funny story of how he and Larissa initially met and how the YAGP was born inside of a humble NYC café. 14:32: Larissa and Sergey explain how Youth America Grand Prix has grown and has literally changed the paradigm for young dancers. 19:20: Larissa and Sergey discuss the nature of ideas and how every idea — even the great ones — require hard work and grit to make a reality. 25:08: Larissa explains why she believes there is a discrepancy between males and females in dance leadership. 27:38: Larissa and Sergey share some ideas that could possibly help prepare and advance more women into dance leadership roles. 36:09: Sergey shares his vision for the future of YAGP, which includes using technology to reach an even broader audience.   Bullet List of Resources –  Larissa Saveliev On Wikipedia Sergey Gordeev Personal Website LinkedIn Instagram Vimeo Youth America Grand Prix Company Website Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Tuesday, October 20, 2020 - OTR Dramas Escape! - The Man With the Steel Teeth Arthur Henderson Luttrell is a newspaper correspondent stationed in Moscow. One night, while attending the Bolshoi Ballet, Arthur is arrested by Soviet secret police and transported to Lubyanka Prison where they try to coerce him into confessing he is a spy. Unable to crack him, Arthur refuses to confess. Later, when Arthur awakens from unconsciousness, he discovers his cell door has been left open. Anticipating a set-up, Arthur expects to be stopped before he can completely get away -- but he never is. Leading Arthur to wonder why? Featuring: Harry Bartell, Jack Kruschen, Charlotte Lawrence, Stephen Roberts, Paul Dubov Original Air Date: March 15, 1953 on CBS Want to hear more of the best old time radio programs? Visit out website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

American Ballet Theatre Soloist, Gabe Stone Shayer talks in this podcast about his journey from Philadelphia to becoming the first African-American male graduate of the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, the first in the 250 year history of this prestigious school. Gabe shares his experience of dancing and living in Moscow, touring with the Bolshoi Ballet and returning to the US to join the American Ballet Theatre. Having performed many soloist and principal roles over the years, and creating roles with the acclaimed choreographer Alexei Ratmansky, Gabe was promoted to Soloist during the lockdown and awaits to return to perform on stage. During the lockdown, Gabe has drawn on his love of choreography and launched the Creative Genesis project and has raised more than $30,000 to go towards creating and presenting new choreographic work. This project importantly helps support other dancers during these covid times, giving them work and an opportunity to perform as they wait for the theatres to reopen.   You can DONATE HERE to the Creative Genesis project! PRESS PLAY!  

American Ballet Theatre Soloist, Gabe Stone Shayer talks in this podcast about his journey from Philadelphia to becoming the first African-American male graduate of the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, the first in the 250 year history of this prestigious school. Gabe shares his experience of dancing and living in Moscow, touring with the Bolshoi Ballet and… The post American Ballet Theatre, Soloist, Gabe Stone Shayer on dancing with Misty Copeland & launching Creative Genesis to give dancers work during lockdown appeared first on The Wonderful World of Dance Magazine.

In this week's episode of The Lindsey Elmore Show, Lindsey sits down with three women that are facing obstacles in their own day-to-day in order to achieve their dream. Joy Womack is an artist for the Boston Ballet. She formerly danced with the Bolshoi Ballet, and talks about the many obstacles she faced physically and mentally while practicing and performing her craft. Joy talks about perseverance in the pursuit of her dreams, and why she constantly thinks about writing a letter to her future self when making big decisions. Chelsea Tenney, Kate Lyons and Haylee Crowley are business owners at Put On Love Designs, Modern Makerie, and Whimsy + Wellness respectively. This girl gang talks about leaning on each other for support and how their collaboration has led each of them to excel in their own entrepreneurial journey. An important lesson they learned: in order to receive the kind of support you want, you must first give that support to others. Then Lindsey shares some tips on becoming a successful entrepreneur, including a great free tool that will help you get on your way to growing your business.

Ten general knowledge pub quiz questions broadcast to you daily. Today we have questions on - amongst others - the Baggies, Jean Dujardin and the Bolshoi Ballet.

Stuck at home with nothing to do because of the Movement Control Order? Worry not, because we're here to keep the boredom at bay. Every day, we present our special curated list of arts, culture, and entertainment that you can experience right from your own home. Today, we dive into the wizarding world of Harry Potter as the first book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is made available for all in audiobook form. Then, find out how you can watch The Nutcracker performed by Bolshoi Ballet for free, online.

Stuck at home with nothing to do because of the Movement Control Order? Worry not, because we're here to keep the boredom at bay. Every day, we present our special curated list of arts, culture, and entertainment that you can experience right from your own home. Today, we dive into the wizarding world of Harry Potter as the first book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is made available for all in audiobook form. Then, find out how you can watch The Nutcracker performed by Bolshoi Ballet for free, online.

When David McAllister began ballet lessons in Perth in the 1970s, being a 'ballet boy' was a kind of social death. But his school bullies helped spur him on to become one of the world's best dancers

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Sacramento Jewish Film Festival, Bolshoi Ballet, Falsettos, Muse, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Vijay Iyer & Matt Haimovitz, Music Heals and more!

Yippee-ki-yay Christmas lovers! It's our festive special, so we're talking about Die Hard (which is a Christmas film). Join Anna, Hen and Pete as we examine what makes John McTiernan's tower block action romp a classic, covering everything from Run-DMC to Frank Lloyd Wright, the Bolshoi Ballet to American imperialism. Plus! How Bruce Willis's feet changed the action genre for good.This is the last BFI podcast of this series, but we'll be back in February for series two. Get in touch with us to tell us what you'd like to hear from us in future (details below). In the meantime, happy holidays and thanks for listening.The BFI podcast is...BFI Southbank Programmer Anna BogutskayaBFI Digital editor Henry BarnesProducer Peter SaleHo ho ho, now we have further reading:• 11 film-makers explain how Die Hard influenced them (via SlashFilm): https://www.slashfilm.com/die-hard-influence/• Family is a curse in Hereditary (via AV Club): https://film.avclub.com/family-is-a-curse-in-the-harrowing-deeply-frightening-1826616606• Hollow Knight review (via Eurogamer): https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-06-28-hollow-knight-a-slick-stylish-and-super-tough-metroidvania See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Go behind the scenes of #THENUTCRACKER playing at The Sony Centre for the Performing Arts on December 22 for two shows only! Presented by Bolshoi Ballet & Toronto International Dance Theatre. Tickets: http://torontoballet.ca/ 5 Smart #STEM Toys for Kids This Holiday Season with Tech Expert Amber Mac - find them here: https://actua.ca/gifts https://www.ambermac.com & more! SUBSCRIBE to What She Said & never miss an interview! http://www.youtube.com/WhatSheSaidTalk Miss a show? Stream & download full shows for free on iTunes: http://www.apple.co/1U700c0 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @WhatSheSaidTalk Website: http://www.whatshesaidtalk.com What She Said! aims to inspire and uplift women by giving them a voice in pursuing their professional and personal goals through showcasing successful women across Canada and by creating opportunities for others to do the same. Tune in Saturdays & Sundays at Noon on 105.9 The Region or listen live: http://www.1059theregion.com

On the heels of the worst scandal to rock the ballet world since the Bolshoi Ballet acid attack, this week’s episode is inspired by recent events surrounding a lawsuit against New York City Ballet and one of its male dancers. In response to claims that New York City Ballet allowed a fraternity-like atmosphere where certain men demeaned and disrespected women, Barry discusses how some men in dance use toxic masculinity as a defense mechanism in an art form often considered effeminate. He shares where he believes it starts, talks about his own experiences with it, and offers possible resolutions to fix the issue. 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 Core-ography Youtube Channel

Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). Swan Lake - St Petersburg Ballet Theatre Production The St Petersburg Ballet Theatre graces the stage of Melbourne's grandest theatre, the Princess, for a strictly limited season with their world-renowned production of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. Starring prima ballerina Irina Kolesnikova and guest stars from the internationally renowned Bolshoi Ballet, the limited season is Russian classical ballet at its best. Marking the first time a traditional classical production of Swan Lake has been seen at the Princess Theatre in 65 years, the St Petersburg season is truly a rare and magnificent experience. Following sold-out seasons in London and Paris, the St Petersburg Ballet Theatre has been hailed as ‘A TRIUMPH’ (The Times, London) and ‘A COMPANY TO BE TREASURED’ (Sunday Telegraph, UK). See it this June and remember it forever. For more details, visit: https://marrinergroup.com.au/shows/swan-lake-princess-theatre Theatre First RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4839371.rss Subscribe, rate and review Theatre First at all good podcatcher apps, including Apple Podcasts (formerly iTunes), Google Podcasts (now available in the Play Store), Stitcher, Pocket Casts, audioBoom, CastBox.FM, Podbean etc. If you're enjoying Theatre First podcast, please share and tell your friends. Your support would be appreciated...thank you. #theatre #stage #reviews #melbourne #australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As was often the case, bringing performances of classical music to fruition in Russia’s Soviet era was more challenging than the actual composition. Responding to a commission from the Bolshoi Ballet in 1935, Prokofiev quickly completed the task of writing a score for Romeo and Juliet, but the first performance had to be postponed owing to dark political moves (many staff at the Bolshoi were removed from their posts; some were shot); the public subsequently had to make do with suites from the score; and it wasn’t until 1938 that the premiere took place, in Brno (now in the Czech Republic), which Prokofiev was unable to attend because of travel restrictions imposed on him. Despite such a tangle of knots, Prokofiev managed to produce a score that conductor Marin Alsop has long admired for “his ingenious thematic invention and his passionate portrayal of this profoundly timeless story that make this score stand out in the firmament.” Raymond Bisha introduces her recent recording of the work.

David Hallberg is a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre and the first American ever to be admitted into Russia's legendary Bolshoi Ballet.  David talks about the discipline and dedication needed to make to the top as a dancer, the unique chemistry of partnering with the right ballerina, and the behind the scenes coaches who have passed down ballet’s greatest roles since the very beginning.  He recalls his tough adjustment to life in Moscow, some of the charming age-old traditions at the Bolshoi Ballet, and the unbelievable 2013 acid attack on his former boss Bolshoi director Sergei Fillin.  Plus David opens up about the debilitating injury that required him to completely relearn how to dance and his hard-won comeback to the ballet stage. Order his book A Body of Work: Dancing to the Edge and Back on Amazon or download the audiobook on Audible.  Visit David’s website at www.DavidHallberg.com and follow him on Twitter at @DavidHallberg.  Today's episode is sponsored by Grasshopper and Orbi.  Please subscribe to Kickass News on iTunes and take our listener survey at www.podcastlistener.com/KICK.

Described by the New Yorker as “the most exciting male dancer in the Western world”, David was at the peak of his powers when he suffered a devastating injury that could have ended his career.He turned to The Australian Ballet’s medical team for help, and began a journey involving intense self-reflection, reinvention and the realisation that sometimes the end is just the beginning.BIODavid Hallberg made history in 2011 by becoming the first dancer to occupy principal rank at American Ballet Theatre and the first American Principal at Bolshoi Ballet. After working with The Australian Ballet’s medical team to make a heroic recovery from a two-and-a-half-year injury, he is back dancing with American Ballet Theatre, appearing with The Australian Ballet as its resident guest artist, and featuring as an ambassador for both Nike and Tiffany & Co. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pep Talks for Writers with Grant FaulknerGrant Faulkner is Executive Director of National Novel Writing Month, co-founder of 100 Word Story, writer, tap dancer, alchemist, contortionist, & preacher. http://www.grantfaulkner.comA Body of Work: Dancing to the Edge and Back with David HallbergDavid Hallberg is a Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre in New York.  He was the first American to join the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow as a Principal Dancer. He continues to dance around the world and is a Resident Guest Artist with The Australian Ballet.  He has also started the David Hallberg Scholarship, mentoring young aspiring boys in a career in ballet, and the Innovation Initiative, a platform for emerging choreographers, both at American Ballet Theatre. He lives in New York City. http://davidhallberg.comFor more show information visitwww.MomentswithMarianne.com

21 year old ballet dancer Tala Lee-Turton is only the third ever British female to break through the Bolshoi Ballet Academy. In this podcast interview, Tala tells us about her life as a ballet student growing up in North England and discovering and falling in love with the Russian ballet technique. After successfully auditioning, Tala… The post Bolshoi Ballet Academy Graduate Tala Lee-Turton makes history at the infamous ballet school appeared first on The Wonderful World of Dance Magazine.

Polina features a young Russian dancer lured away from the Bolshoi Ballet by French contemporary dance.

As Shirley MacLaine releases a new film about a woman curating her obituary, she reflects on her long career in Hollywood, including working with Alfred Hitchcock, being the only female member of the Rat Pack and starring in Downton Abbey alongside Maggie Smith.As the Bolshoi Ballet cancels the eagerly awaited adaptation about Nureyev, ballet critic Ismene Brown discusses what might have caused this to come about.For our Queer Icons series, trans rights activist and journalist Paris Lees chooses Neil Jordan's 1992 film The Crying Game, about an IRA man's relationship with a British soldier's lover. The baritone and composer Roderick Williams talks about his upcoming performances at the Cheltenham Music Festival and at the Proms where a world premiere of his new BBC commission, inspired by the text of a well-known aria from Mozart's Don Giovanni, will be performed.

We discussed Eifman Ballet’s return to the Auditorium with our Chief Executive Officer, Tania Castroverde Moskalenko, and her husband, Alexei Moskalenko, who is Assistant Artistic Director of the Youth America Grand Prix and a former dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet. Listen as Alexei gives us insight into Russian dance and why it is a highly valued art form in Russia, and discusses how Russian history helped shape the story of Red Giselle.

Babita Sharma talks about her new BBC Four documentary 'Booze, Beans and Bhajis: The Story of the Corner Shop', while Simon Morrison explores the colourful history of the Bolshoi Ballet. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Precious Adams began her training in Ballet in Michigan at the Academy of Russian Ballet.  When Precious was just 11 and 12 years old, she moved to Toronto, Canada where she trained at the National Ballet School.  From there she moved to Monte Carlo and trained at the Princess Grace Academy in Monaco.  This was not her last stop as Precious wound up moving to Moscow, Russia to train at the elite Bolshoi Ballet school where she also specialized in the Russian Language.  While at the Bolshio, Precious entered and won two awards at the prestigious Prix de Lausanne in Switzerland.  Today, Precious is a professional ballerina with the English National Ballet.     http://balancing-pointe.com/  

Despite efforts to keep the content of the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics under tight wraps, a few details have emerged about the musical lineup planned for Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia on Friday. Several Russian performers have been linked to the ceremony, including conductor Valery Gergiev, violist Yuri Bashmet, and Mariinsky Theater ballerina Ulyana Lopatkina. They'll join a parade of athletes and other pageantry to create what is reportedly the most expensive opening ceremony in Olympics history. To help explore the cultural significance of the Sochi games, host Naomi Lewin speaks with Simon Morrison, a professor of music history at Princeton University who specializes in Russian music and dance. He’s currently writing a book on the history of the Bolshoi Ballet.   What is conductor Valery Gergiev’s role and why was he chosen to participate? President Vladimir Putin named Gergiev as an official ambassador of the Sochi Olympics "because he is really the leading cultural export of Russia," said Morrison. Gergiev has a well-publicized friendship with Putin, and "can basically pick up the phone and get a hold of the president." This has made Gergiev a lightning rod. In recent months, his concerts in the West have been targeted by protesters against Russia's law that criminalizes the dissemination of "gay propaganda" to minors. "Naturally, given his jet-setting, his prominence and his panache, he's an emblem of Russia today," added Morrison.   Along with the celebrity performers, there are plans for a 1,000-voice children’s choir. What do we know about this? Gergiev has been making the rounds with a newly-formed, national children's chorus. Morrison believes it’s an effort to project an inclusive, diverse image for the country. "I think they’ll sing some big hymn," he said. “I don’t think it will be a nationalist hymn like ‘Slava’ from [Glinka’s] A Life for the Tsar since that’s a hymn that deals with Russia suppressing Poland and that wouldn’t be very international and cosmopolitan.” The chorus is reminiscent of the "Friendship of the Peoples," an old Soviet mantra referring to cooperation among Russia's ethnic and social groups. "Plus, a thousand children really suggests they want to rival with Beijing,” Morrison adds, referring to the grand spectacle of the 2008 Beijing Olympics ceremonies. Below is a video of the enormous Russian choir performing last month at the Mariinsky Theater: What other types of music can we expect? This has been a closely-guarded secret, but the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow may provide a few clues to current thinking. Expect Tchaikovsky ballet music, perhaps some Rimsky-Korsakov and grand choral numbers. “For choral music, maybe something that reaches back to the Catherine the Great era since, in many respects, this current regime would like to see itself – and the public would like to see it – as a sort of more benign imperialism,” said Morrison. "So I think the opening ceremonies will be a reinforcement of that.”   Any surprises in the works? "One of the things that’s rumored – and if this happens, it will be truly sensational and a real stick in the eye to the West – is that there is this pop duo named t.a.T.u.,” said Morrison. The duo consists of two young women whose stage show involves Lesbian schoolgirl imagery. “That’s part of their shtick. They were notorious as well as popular with the younger set." If that happens, argues Morrison, it will be a subversion of Western protests against the anti-gay law. Last week, several Russian news outlets reported that the duo Tweeted about their involvement in the ceremony (the alleged Tweet was later deleted and doubts persist about the post's truthfulness). Photo: Wikipedia Commons.   What other figures from Russian culture or entertainment may take part in the opening or closing ceremonies? The soprano Anna Netrebko will sing the Olympic Anthem in the Opening Ceremony and has also been rumored to sing in the closing ceremony. There have been suggestions that Sergei Filin, artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet who was the victim of an acid attack last January, will have a role. “So I’m sure we will see the elite cultural representatives,” Morrison said. A spokesman for pianist Denis Matsuev told WQXR that he will be performing not in the opening ceremonies, as has been reported, but in the closing events.   Any bets on a grand musical finale? Says Morrison: “My money is on Swan Lake.”   The opening ceremony to the Sochi Olympics will be televised on NBC this Friday starting at 7:30 ET. (Updated 2/7.)

Ahead of his production's performances at Swindon’s Wyvern Theatre, Konstantin Uralsky spoke to Marketing Manager Richard Loftus about the Bolshoi Ballet and the two stunning ballets he has directed, The Nutcracker and Romeo and Juliet. Konstantin Uralsky was with the Bolshoi Ballet for a decade, beginning in 1978, and toured world-wide with the company in shows such as Romeo and Juliet, The Nutcracker, Don Quixote, Ivan the Terrible, Much Ado About Nothing, Macbeth, Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, Giselle and Spartacus. Uralsky has been creating ballets for more than twenty years. He is a classic Russian artist and his work is a phenomenon in Russian national culture, renowned for its creative expression. A number of ballet productions choreographed by Uralsky are exceptional in their depth of philosophical conceptual thinking and valuable creative discoveries in the field of music and choreographic drama. The Nutcracker transforms the classical ballet into a fairy-tale, with a timeless score from incredible composer Tchaikovsky. This certified Russian classic, replete with evocative music and beautiful dance, has captured the imagination of many generations over the years and continues to attract audiences worldwide. Romeo and Juliet is probably the world’s best known love story. William Shakespeare’s story of Romeo and Juliet was one of the first works of literature to inspire ballet choreographers, so perfectly suited to dance are its drama, romance and tragedy. Set to one of Prokofiev’s most evocative scores, this production is filled with beautiful dance, riveting battles, and compelling drama, all amidst stunning production designs. The Russian State Ballet and Opera House will present The Nutcracker on Monday 4 November and Romeo and Juliet on Tuesday 5 November.

Joy Womack joined us on episode two of the Ballet Initiative podcast. I hope when things settle, she'll come back and tell her story. Listen to our interview with Ms. Womack here.I believe that social media is a huge part of sustaining this great art form. This interview is proof. I met Joy Womack via Facebook. Once we connected, I requested an interview. She agreed and we connected via Skype while she was in Hong Kong. Yes, Hong Kong. She was competing in the 2013 Asian Grand Prix. Oh, and she won. Historically speaking. she's also the first American dancer to join the Bolshoi Ballet.

For episode 28 of Love That Album, I am joined initially by previous co-presenter John Stirrat, regular segment contributor Eric Reanimator, and later in the show by music and film enthusiast Tim Merrill to just chat about whatever music-related issues come to mind. There is no set album to discuss – we just chat about what we’ve been listening to, music snobbery, whether the predicted imminent death of the CD format is just a load of Bolshoi Ballet, Cambodian garage bands, plus a heap of other things. This show was a heap of fun, and I will definitely schedule in more of these types of specials from time to time. I truly hope you enjoy listeming to this one as much as John, Eric, Tim and I had in recording it. Get in contact with me if you feel you’d like to take part in the next one of these specials. Music in this episode by Melbourne band, Silver Ray. Download the show either from http://lovethatalbum.blogspot.com or search for “lovethatalbum” in the itunes store. Send any feedback to rrrkitchen@yahoo.com.au – either written or mp3. Join the facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/lovethatalbum  and start up a musical discussion on anything YOU want to shoot the shit about.

I’m pleased to be able to share this interview with Robert Meyer, one of our most experienced and interesting members of the double bass community. Robert has had a long and illustrious career on the double bass, working for over 50 years in most of the major orchestras in London (including the London Symphony, London Philharmonic, and BBC Symphony), as Principal Bass of the Vancouver Symphony, and has taught at the Universities of British Columbia and Victoria. Robert writes a blog called Musical Reminiscences, and it is a must-read for any bassist… or any musician, for that matter! About Robert Meyer Robert Meyer’s accomplishments as a double bass player and concert artist could fill several pages, as Benjamin Britten was quoted as saying: “He has proved himself to be a considerable musician and a fine player.” His career, however, extends beyond his notable achievements as a performer and includes distinctions as both an artist (he is a Chinese Watercolourist of repute) and an educator (He currently assists the Victoria Youth Orchestra, freelances in the Pacific Northwest and frequently gives solo lectures “All you ever wanted to know about the Double Bass but were afraid to ask”). However, here is a brief synopsis of his career: Graduated as a double bass soloist from the Royal College of Music, London, England. Respectively a member of the London Philharmonic, London Symphony, Philharmonia and BBC Symphony Orchestras. (Conductors include Furtwangler, de Sabata, von Karajan, Klemperer, Giulini, Bruno Walter, Koussevitsky, Stokowski, Rhozdesdensvky, Stravinsky, Khatchaturian, etc.) Principal Bass, Sadlers Wells Opera, Principal Bass, San Carlo Opera, Naples, Covent Garden Ballet Orchestra, Principal/co Principal Bass English Chamber Orchestra, Moscow Chamber Orchestra (Barshoi), Principal Bass, Bolshoi Ballet. Commanded by HRH Queen Elizabeth II to perform at her Coronation. Founding Member, Solo Bass and librarian to Benjamin Britten’s English Opera Group and Aldeburgh Festival. Invited to come to Canada as Principal Bass, Vancouver Symphony, Principal Bass CBC Vancouver Chamber Orchestra and Principal Bass Vancouver Opera. Robert Meyer has taught at the Universities of British Columbia and Victoria and played at most major festivals and concert halls in the world. Learn more at Robert’s blog Musical Reminiscences.  

Filippo Beccari is an Italian dance teacher a long way from home. Hoping to enrich the lives of 62 orphans, he visits the orphans daily and encourages them to move to the music as he hums or plays. The year is 1773. Three years later Paul Revere rides through Boston shouting “The British are coming! The British are coming!” just as Beccari's orphans glide onto stage and stun a crowd of dignitaries with their debut performance. Each of the 62 children has become a magnificent dancer and 24 of them are world-class soloists. And thus the Bolshoi Ballet was born in Moscow during the reign of Catherine the Great. Bolshoi, in Russian, means “big” or “grand.” And indeed it is. I wonder, would the Bolshoi have come into existence had a man been in charge of Russia at the time? Pulitzer-winning novelist James Michener challenged aspiring writers to move to the rhythm of spoken words. He said they “might develop a sense of freedom that way.” Two weeks ago http://wizardacademy.org/scripts/openExtra.asp?extra=39 (I ignited a firestorm of controversy) by suggesting that we embrace Michener's strange advice and post our efforts on youtube. Judging from some of the reactions I received, you'd have thought I had suggested we overthrow the government, outlaw church-going and encourage young children to smoke pot. Men were worried 1. that the effort would serve no purpose, and 2. that it might become a gateway to “other deviations.” Yes, some people use play as an excuse to lose their minds. “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” But the Cognoscenti will recall a 7-minute session called Feynman's Pendulum in which I explain, “The object of play isn't to lose your morals, it's to lose your cares and inhibitions.” People often ask me to help them turn their hobby into a business. But does that make the hobby more fun? Hosea Frank http://www.zefrank.com/theshow/archives/2007/02/021307.html (mentions this phenomenon) in one of his witty and offbeat Zefrank videos: “And then they started saying that if you put focused energy into something without knowing how it would lead to getting money, you were participating in a hobby. [witheringly] Ohhh… it's your hobby.” – zefrank.com Ze made a new video each weekday for a year in the hope of being accepted into the LOA, or League Of Awesomeness. That year ended on March 17, 2007. My son Rex brought Zefrank to my attention a few days ago. Having now viewed a couple dozen of his 260 videos, I think Ze may be our brand of crazy. But before you go clicking these links, be warned: Zefrank is offbeat, irreverent and unrestrained. Which is a fancy way of saying that he is occasionally vulgar. But he is also insightful and fun. Pass or http://www.zefrank.com/theshow/archives/2007/02/022107.html (play). The choice is yours. But remember what happened to Jack. Roy H. Williams