Podcasts about Classical ballet

This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Sonia Kostich. The two talk about Sonia's unique merger of arts and finance, her role in fostering artistic talent at Baryshnikov Arts, and the importance of building relationships and support systems in every career phase.  In this episode, we discuss: How Sonia Kostich transitioned from a professional ballet dancer to a career in finance, going to college at 42 and working at Goldman Sachs. What inspired her to reinvent herself and pursue a new path after a successful 20-year career in dance. When Sonia made the decision to take the next step in her life and focus on education and a new career direction. Why Sonia believes keeping strong relationships and a support network is crucial, especially during major life transitions. How the skills and discipline from a dance career can translate into success in the business world. The importance of staying open to possibilities and being willing to step into the unknown as part of personal and professional growth. Sonja Kostich- Executive Director of Baryshnikov Arts brings with her both the knowledge and experience of having been a professional dancer for over two decades as well as significant business acumen derived from her business education and time working at Goldman Sachs. Through a unique and successful professional trajectory, she now merges her artistic and business experience as an arts leader. Ms. Kostich was hired by Mikhail Baryshnikov at the age of 17 to join American Ballet Theatre from The School of Classical Ballet, the training school for ABT created by Mr. Baryshnikov, consisting of only seven female students and five male students. She later danced with the San Francisco Ballet and the Zurich Ballet, Mikhail Baryshnikov's White Oak Dance Project, and in multiple collaborations with opera/theater director Peter Sellars, before co-founding OtherShore, which she co-directed for six years. Her experience in ballet, contemporary, and modern dance resulted in a diverse international career that spanned across artistic disciplines.  Upon retiring from dancing, Ms. Kostich returned to school, obtaining a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting and Business Communication from Zicklin School of Business, CUNY Baruch College, where she graduated Salutatorian at the age of 42. Following, she began a full-time position at Goldman Sachs in the Finance Division with a focus on regulatory capital requirements. Simultaneously she obtained an MA in Arts Administration, eventually returning to the dance world, first as the finance manager at Mark Morris Dance Group and then as program manager at New York City Center. From 2018 to 2022, she served as the Chief Executive and Artistic Officer at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, a 153-acre artist sanctuary located in Tivoli, NY, where she led the successful rebrand and revitalization of the over 30-year organization, bringing it to award-winning status for its significant artistic and economic contributions to the Hudson Valley.  In October 2022, Ms. Kostich joined Baryshnikov Arts as its new Executive Director. As a female Korean American, born in Seoul, Korea, and raised in Minnesota, her history, both personal and professional, lends itself to cultivating and supporting new perspectives as Baryshnikov Arts expands its capacity to create multi-platform and collaborative havens for artistic expression, innovation and freedom and especially as we commit further to elevating and sharing the stories of artists of diverse cultures and histories. Social Media Links: Instagram handle:  @sonja.kostich  

The names are iconic and familiar to anyone in Minnesota with an interest in dance: the Andaházy School of Classical Ballet, Minnesota Dance Theatre, James Sewell Ballet, Saint Paul City Ballet, and many more. Minnesota dance insider Georgia Finnegan, with a decades-long career as a professional ballet dancer and administrator of several dance companies in the Twin Cities, has compiled for the first time a comprehensive and long overdue history of ballet in Minnesota. In a lively writing style that features entertaining and moving personal stories as well as factual accounts about ballet companies, dance schools, artistic visionaries, and the supporters who helped to make it possible, Finnegan has created a remarkable resource on this particular art form in a state renowned for its commitment to art and culture. From the international love story of Lorand and Anna Andaházy, to the Houltons and their beloved Nutcracker tradition, to the innovative Ballet of the Dolls, which brought new audiences to the dance performances, Grace & Grit introduces the major figures during more than eighty years of ballet in Minnesota, including companies and schools in Duluth, Rochester, Grand Rapids, and throughout the state as well as significant academic dance programs at several Minnesota colleges. Through numerous interviews and enhanced by her own experience and extensive connections, Finnegan presents her substantial in-depth research in a dynamic text that finally captures the successes, challenges, accomplishments, transitions, memorable performances, and fascinating people involved with the establishment and flourishing of ballet in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The names are iconic and familiar to anyone in Minnesota with an interest in dance: the Andaházy School of Classical Ballet, Minnesota Dance Theatre, James Sewell Ballet, Saint Paul City Ballet, and many more. Minnesota dance insider Georgia Finnegan, with a decades-long career as a professional ballet dancer and administrator of several dance companies in the Twin Cities, has compiled for the first time a comprehensive and long overdue history of ballet in Minnesota. In a lively writing style that features entertaining and moving personal stories as well as factual accounts about ballet companies, dance schools, artistic visionaries, and the supporters who helped to make it possible, Finnegan has created a remarkable resource on this particular art form in a state renowned for its commitment to art and culture. From the international love story of Lorand and Anna Andaházy, to the Houltons and their beloved Nutcracker tradition, to the innovative Ballet of the Dolls, which brought new audiences to the dance performances, Grace & Grit introduces the major figures during more than eighty years of ballet in Minnesota, including companies and schools in Duluth, Rochester, Grand Rapids, and throughout the state as well as significant academic dance programs at several Minnesota colleges. Through numerous interviews and enhanced by her own experience and extensive connections, Finnegan presents her substantial in-depth research in a dynamic text that finally captures the successes, challenges, accomplishments, transitions, memorable performances, and fascinating people involved with the establishment and flourishing of ballet in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

The names are iconic and familiar to anyone in Minnesota with an interest in dance: the Andaházy School of Classical Ballet, Minnesota Dance Theatre, James Sewell Ballet, Saint Paul City Ballet, and many more. Minnesota dance insider Georgia Finnegan, with a decades-long career as a professional ballet dancer and administrator of several dance companies in the Twin Cities, has compiled for the first time a comprehensive and long overdue history of ballet in Minnesota. In a lively writing style that features entertaining and moving personal stories as well as factual accounts about ballet companies, dance schools, artistic visionaries, and the supporters who helped to make it possible, Finnegan has created a remarkable resource on this particular art form in a state renowned for its commitment to art and culture. From the international love story of Lorand and Anna Andaházy, to the Houltons and their beloved Nutcracker tradition, to the innovative Ballet of the Dolls, which brought new audiences to the dance performances, Grace & Grit introduces the major figures during more than eighty years of ballet in Minnesota, including companies and schools in Duluth, Rochester, Grand Rapids, and throughout the state as well as significant academic dance programs at several Minnesota colleges. Through numerous interviews and enhanced by her own experience and extensive connections, Finnegan presents her substantial in-depth research in a dynamic text that finally captures the successes, challenges, accomplishments, transitions, memorable performances, and fascinating people involved with the establishment and flourishing of ballet in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts

The names are iconic and familiar to anyone in Minnesota with an interest in dance: the Andaházy School of Classical Ballet, Minnesota Dance Theatre, James Sewell Ballet, Saint Paul City Ballet, and many more. Minnesota dance insider Georgia Finnegan, with a decades-long career as a professional ballet dancer and administrator of several dance companies in the Twin Cities, has compiled for the first time a comprehensive and long overdue history of ballet in Minnesota. In a lively writing style that features entertaining and moving personal stories as well as factual accounts about ballet companies, dance schools, artistic visionaries, and the supporters who helped to make it possible, Finnegan has created a remarkable resource on this particular art form in a state renowned for its commitment to art and culture. From the international love story of Lorand and Anna Andaházy, to the Houltons and their beloved Nutcracker tradition, to the innovative Ballet of the Dolls, which brought new audiences to the dance performances, Grace & Grit introduces the major figures during more than eighty years of ballet in Minnesota, including companies and schools in Duluth, Rochester, Grand Rapids, and throughout the state as well as significant academic dance programs at several Minnesota colleges. Through numerous interviews and enhanced by her own experience and extensive connections, Finnegan presents her substantial in-depth research in a dynamic text that finally captures the successes, challenges, accomplishments, transitions, memorable performances, and fascinating people involved with the establishment and flourishing of ballet in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guest, Sonja Kostich In this episode of Dance Talk, host Joanne Carey chats with Sonja Kostich, the president and executive director of Baryshnikov Arts. Sonia shares her inspiring journey from her early years in dance, through her transition from a professional dancer to a career in finance, and ultimately to her current role in arts administration. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration in the arts, the challenges of career transitions, and the innovative programming at Baryshnikov Arts that supports artists in their creative processes. Sonia emphasizes the value of taking risks and stepping outside of one's comfort zone to discover new opportunities in life and art.  Sonja Kostich brings with her both the knowledge and experience of having been a professional dancer for over two decades as well as significant business acumen derived from her business education and time working at Goldman Sachs. Through a unique and successful professional trajectory, she now merges her artistic and business experience as an arts leader. Ms. Kostich was hired by Mikhail Baryshnikov at the age of 17 to join American Ballet Theatre from The School of Classical Ballet, the training school for ABT created by Mr. Baryshnikov, consisting of only seven female students and five male students. She later danced with the San Francisco Ballet and the Zurich Ballet, Mikhail Baryshnikov's White Oak Dance Project, and in multiple collaborations with opera/theater director Peter Sellars, before co-founding OtherShore, which she co-directed for six years. Her experience in ballet, contemporary, and modern dance resulted in a diverse international career that spanned across artistic disciplines.Upon retiring from dancing, Ms. Kostich returned to school, obtaining a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting and Business Communication from Zicklin School of Business, CUNY Baruch College, where she graduated Salutatorian at the age of 42. Following, she began a full-time position at Goldman Sachs in the Finance Division with a focus on regulatory capital requirements. Simultaneously she obtained an MA in Arts Administration, eventually returning to the dance world, first as the finance manager at Mark Morris Dance Group and then as program manager at New York City Center. From 2018 to 2022, she served as the Chief Executive and Artistic Officer at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, a 153-acre artist sanctuary located in Tivoli, NY, where she led the successful rebrand and revitalization of the 30+ year organization, bringing it to award-winning status for its significant artistic and economic contributions to the Hudson Valley. In October 2022, Ms. Kostich joined Baryshnikov Arts as its new Executive Director. As a female Korean American, born in Seoul, Korea, and raised in Minnesota, her history, both personal and professional, lends itself to cultivating and supporting new perspectives as Baryshnikov Arts expands its capacity to create multi-platform and collaborative havens for artistic expression, innovation and freedom and especially as we commit further to elevating and sharing the stories of artists of diverse cultures and histories. More about Baryshnikov Arts ⁠⁠https://baryshnikovarts.org/⁠ Follow “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey wherever you listen to your podcasts.  ⁠⁠⁠https://dancetalkwithjoannecarey.com/⁠⁠⁠ 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."

Join me on this amazing conversation, we will be talking all about  Menopause, Perimenopause with Kate Boyle.Passionate about holistic health and great movement, Kate runs her online movement and health platform, Mind Movement Health.   Having been an elite level dancer she gravitated to a career in health due to her love of movement and wanting to get a better understanding of nutrition to improve overall health and performance.   She has extensive training and qualifications in Pilates and various other movement modalities including the Gyrotonic Expansion System© and Classical Ballet.   A qualified Nutritionist and Food Scientist (BHSc.) Kate has worked within the health and nutrition field for more than 20 years and is passionate about helping everyone move well, eliminate pain, live a balanced life and make being healthy EASY.   For more information and to check out her online Health and Movement Membership please head to www.MindMovementHealth.com.auFollow her on social at;  https://www.facebook.com/MindMovementHealth  https://www.instagram.com/MindMovementHealth  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-boyle-b2897ba1/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yMsWZmU7jNr7KyXWqj9iAEnjoy online Pilates and women's health membership promocode : alexalgood for 25% off the monthly membershipIf you want to connect and know more about me and my podcast: Leap of Healthyou can find me at :www.alexbalgood.comFacebook @AlxBalgood and @leapofhealthwithalexbalgoodInstagram @AlexbalgoodYoutube @AlexBalgoodBuy on Amazon Book: Parents, Our Greatest Teachers by Alex Balgood available on paper bag & kindle version and Barnes and Noble Books#alexbalgood, #alwaysmoving, #author, #Menopause, #Perimenopause, #gutbrain, #healer, #healeverything, #healing, #intuition, #intuitivehealing, #leapofhealthpodcast  #quantumhealing ,#loveart, #artiseverything, #artheals #nutrition, #nutritioncoach #massagetherapy, #artheals, #airquality, #soundhealing, #functionalmedicine, #fertility, #sunlighttherapy, #Circadianrhythm

OVERVIEW: In this episode of Cheers to Your Success! Ashley has an amazing guest on the show today. Passionate about holistic health and great movement, Kate runs her online movement and health platform, Mind Movement Health. Having been an elite level dancer she gravitated to a career in health due to her love of movement and wanting to get a better understanding of nutrition to improve overall health and performance. She has extensive training and qualifications in Pilates and various other movement modalities including the Gyrotonic Expansion System© and Classical Ballet. A qualified Nutritionist and Food Scientist (BHSc.) Kate has worked within the health and nutrition field for more than 20 years and is passionate about helping everyone move well, eliminate pain, live a balanced life and make being healthy EASY. RESOURCES: Check out the Kate's IG account HERE! Check out Kate's website HERE! Are you READY TO START your weight loss journey in a sustainable way? If so, I would love for you to apply for my signature most customized 1:1 coaching program. If you're ready to apply and schedule your FREE discovery call, CLICK HERE to schedule your FREE call NOW! Click HERE to learn more about Ashley's most poplar 1:1 coaching program. If you're sick and tired of waiting until later or pushing your health on the back burner, NOW is your opportunity to apply for my most premium and successful 1:1 virtual coaching program. We will work you through each phase: Repair, Rebuild, and the Results phase. We will support you from start to finish and address any hormonal, metabolic, or mindset barriers. Follow Ashley On Instagram: @ashley_fillmore1 Join Ashley's FREE Facebook Group: Connect Here! Email us by clicking HERE! Take my FREE Weight Loss Calculator HERE! Take my FREE Metabolic Damage Quiz HERE if you're wondering if a sluggish metabolism is holding you back, this quiz is for you.

Emotional eating is a lot more complex than just, "I'm sad so I want a treat." We also eat when to celebrate, to fit in, and so many other reasons. Understanding the biological, social, and emotional components of how and why we eat is really important if you want to hone the skill of mindful eating where you nourish your body, indulge intentionally, and food thoughts don't dominate every waking moment. I'm joined today by Registered Dietitian, Lisa Ellis to discuss this and more. Passionate about holistic health and great movement, Kate runs her online movement and health platform, Mind Movement Health. Having been an elite level dancer she gravitated to a career in health due to her love of movement and wanting to get a better understanding of nutrition to improve overall health and performance. She has extensive training and qualifications in Pilates and various other movement modalities including the Gyrotonic Expansion System© and Classical Ballet. A qualified Nutritionist and Food Scientist (BHSc.) Kate has worked within the health and nutrition field for more than 20 years and is passionate about helping everyone move well, eliminate pain, live a balanced life and make being healthy EASY. Find Kate online at:  www.MindMovementHealth.com.au https://www.facebook.com/MindMovementHealth https://www.instagram.com/MindMovementHealth https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-boyle-b2897ba1/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yMsWZmU7jNr7KyXWqj9iA Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and get a copy of our Weekend Survival Guide as a thank you! Just email a screenshot of your review to admin@estheravant.com and we'll send it over ASAP! Thanks for your support! Get your Weight Loss That Lasts Cheat Sheet at: https://www.go.estheravant.com/cheatsheet Learn about our 12-week Gone For Good coaching program: www.estheravant.com/coaching Join the Live Diet-Free FB group: www.facebook.com/groups/livedietfree Connect with Esther on Instagram (shoot me a DM and let me know you listen to the podcast!): www.instagram.com/esther.avant

I am excited to welcome Kate Boyle, Founder of Mind and Movement Pilates in Melbourne and Mind Movement Health, an online movement and health platform for women. Kate is passionate about holistic health and great movement. Having been an elite-level dancer, Kate gravitated to a career in health due to her love of movement and wanting to get a better understanding of nutrition to improve overall health and performance.  Kate has extensive training and qualifications in Pilates and various other movement modalities including the Gyrotonic Expansion System© and Classical Ballet.  A qualified Nutritionist and Food Scientist (BHSc.), Kate has worked within the health and nutrition field for more than 20 years and is passionate about helping everyone move well, eliminate pain, live a balanced life and make being healthy easy.  In this episode, Kate shares her story and takes us behind the scenes of her business. HIGHLIGHTS Kate shares her definition of what a meaningful life means to her. Kate talks about why she started her online membership platform, Mind Movement Health and how it's supporting women to transform their health and wellbeing. Kate shares simple, actionable tips you can integrate into your day to boost your health. The importance of self-care, creating boundaries and creating space for your body and mind to unwind. The importance of mindset. Kate shares her definition of success and some exciting projects she has in store over the coming months. LEAVE A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS If you enjoy the podcast, leave a 5 star review. Let me know your favourite episode, interview, biggest takeaway or most inspiring moment. Follow or subscribe to the show to be notified when new episodes are released.    SHOW NOTES   Get all episode show notes here:   www.debrashepherd.com.au/debra-shepherd-podcast   CONNECT WITH KATE www.mindandmovementpilates.com.au www.mindmovementhealth.com.au Instagram @MindMovementHealth CONNECT WITH DEBRA  www.debrashepherd.com.au Instagram @_DebraShepherd  

Got questions about Pilates? I've got answers for you! Today I'm joined by Kate Boyle, Pilates studio owner and instructor for over 20 years and she's teaching us all about what Pilates is, who it's for, and how to work it in to your exercise routine.  --- Passionate about holistic health and great movement, Kate runs her online movement and health platform, Mind Movement Health. Having been an elite level dancer she gravitated to a career in health due to her love of movement and wanting to get a better understanding of nutrition to improve overall health and performance. She has extensive training and qualifications in Pilates and various other movement modalities including the Gyrotonic Expansion System© and Classical Ballet. A qualified Nutritionist and Food Scientist (BHSc.) Kate has worked within the health and nutrition field for more than 20 years and is passionate about helping everyone move well, eliminate pain, live a balanced life and make being healthy EASY. Find Kate online at:  www.MindMovementHealth.com.au https://www.facebook.com/MindMovementHealth https://www.instagram.com/MindMovementHealth https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-boyle-b2897ba1/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yMsWZmU7jNr7KyXWqj9iA Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and get a copy of our Weekend Survival Guide as a thank you! Just email a screenshot of your review to admin@estheravant.com and we'll send it over ASAP! Thanks for your support! Get your Weight Loss That Lasts Cheat Sheet at: https://www.go.estheravant.com/cheatsheet Learn about our 12-week Gone For Good coaching program:** www.estheravant.com/**coaching Join the Live Diet-Free FB group:http://www.facebook.com/groups/livedietfree Connect with Esther on Instagram (shoot me a DM and let me know you listen to the podcast!):** **www.instagram.com/esther.avant

Send us a Text Message.Passionate about holistic health and great movement, Kate runs her online movement and health platform, Mind Movement Health. Having been an elite level dancer she gravitated to a career in health due to her love of movement and wanting to get a better understanding of nutrition to improve overall health and performance. She has extensive training and qualifications in Pilates and various other movement modalities including the Gyrotonic Expansion System© and Classical Ballet.A qualified Nutritionist and Food Scientist (BHSc.) Kate has worked within the health and nutrition field for more than 20 years and is passionate about helping everyone move well, eliminate pain, live a balanced life, and make being healthy EASY. For more information and to check out her online Health and Movement Membership please head to www.MindMovementHealth.com.auKey Points: 1.    The challenges and benefits of Pilates, including its multi-layered approach, adaptability, and tailored nature.2.    How Pilates can be tailored to individuals of all ages and fitness levels.3.    The importance of breath control, body awareness, and mental focus in Pilates workouts.4.    How Pilates can be done at home with minimal equipment, making it accessible for everyone.5.    The importance of breaking down health goals into small, manageable steps.6.    The benefits of Pilates beyond physical fitness, including improved breath control, body awareness, and mental focus. LINKS TO OTHER SPEAKER RELATED INFORMATIONhttps://www.facebook.com/MindMovementHealthhttps://www.instagram.com/MindMovementHealthhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-boyle-b2897ba1/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yMsWZmU7jNr7KyXWqj9iATranscriptwww.bodymindki.com/podcastAuthor: The Holistic Health ShowGuest Speaker: Kate BoyleCategory: Health and WellnessPublish date: 2024-05-21Duration: [00:17:42]Support the Show.Thanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE to The Holistic Health Show today and embark on a transformative journey towards a more harmonious and balanced life.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube!

Have you heard of Pilates and you are wondering if it's right for you? Maybe you think it's yoga or  will be “too easy”. Tune in to hear Pilates Instructor Kate Boyle break down the differences between Pilates and other forms of exercise plus benefits that can be gained from practicing Pilates, whether you struggle with mobility or you're an experienced athlete. This week Jenn is joined by Pilates Instructor, Kate Boyle. With her extensive background in dance and learning how to heal her own injuries, Kate decided to use her knowledge to help others heal their bodies as well. Kate breaks down what Pilates is along with the different types of Pilates classes you may see advertised. She breaks down the science and methodologies behind Pilates, and emphasizes how it can help you in everyday life. Kate talks about the mind-body connection that she teaches her clients to focus on when practicing Pilates and how it is the foundation for everything else you do in life. Tune in to learn more and decide if Pilates is right for you! The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, discussing wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Let's dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store. IN THIS EPISODE: ● [5:22] How did Kate get into fitness and Pilates? ● [7:16] What is Pilates?● [9:33] What is true Pilates vs. what you might experience at a gym or hotel class?● [13:01] How can someone know that Pilates is the right fit for them?● [15:42] What information can people look for to know what to expect from a Pilates experience? ● [21:04] What does it mean to connect the breath to the movement and your core and pelvic floor?● [23:34] Where does the science come in and where does the methodology stem from for Pilates?● [25:26] Kate walks us through a way to connect to your core and pelvic floor. ● [28:45] How does Pilates help you in everyday life? ● [32:03] Why do you need a lower amount of reps during Pilates?● [35:16] Kate shares a story about how a client's Mind-Body Connection during Pilates spilled over into other areas of their life. KEY TAKEAWAYS: ● [22:38] The pelvic floor, the core, and the breath are all interconnected and essential for having everyday strength. ● [24:22] Pilates is great for everyone! No matter your age, there are benefits that you can get from practicing pilates and it can be customized to what it is you are needing. The intensity can be increased or decreased based on where a person is with their strength and individual needs. ● [36:49] Pilates is like the glue for everything else. It's the glue for everyday life, for the activities you want to do just to have fun, a way to excel and stay fit in the sports you are playing, manage stress, and more. It helps people physically and mentally. QUOTES: [6:03] “I'd torn the meniscus in my knee, I had hamstring injuries, back pain, all the dancer stuff, and I started to heal my own body from doing Pilates, and then went oh my goodness, this system is amazing. If I can heal myself, I can help others.” - Kate Boyle[14:00] “I'll get athletes that are wanting to cross train and really expand in their sport. Golf is a great example, it's all one sided, rotational to one side. So when we build up the strength and stabilization to the other side, they get more power, a better swing, and really excel in their game.” - Kate Boyle[14:53] “Even people where their mobility isn't as great anymore, and it might be as simple as trying to reach up to that top cupboard is getting really hard because they're getting really stiff through their shoulder, we can really work on that shoulder range and strength, so just everyday movements become easier.” - Kate Boyle[30:50] “You are learning how to move while being present with your body. So many other exercises we do, we'll jump up a treadmill, stick the headphones on or turn the TV on and start walking and running away and we're thinking about the shopping we've got to do and the kids we've got to pick up. In Pilates you can't do that because then you'll lose your breath or what your movement's doing, how many reps you've done, so it means for your workout, you actually have to be present in your body.” - Kate Boyle[32:25] “I think that's a different sort of mindset as well, so many other modalities were like no, no, no, you've got to do your 10 or your 20 and you've got to push through. Whereas Pilates is very much no, no, no, your body is telling you this is just too hard. Right now, we're going to start gripping the opposite muscles that shouldn't be activating, so we're going to hold our breath to get through, we're going to brace those abs. So rather than doing that, where we're not getting any benefits, take a short five second rest and then continue if you can.” - Kate Boyle "You can strengthen your body in a way that's both supportive and restorative." - Jenn TrepeckRESOURCES:Become A Member of Salad with a Side of FriesJenn's Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramGUEST RESOURCESMind Movement Health WebsiteMind Movement Health FacebookMind Movement Health InstagramMind Movement Health LinkedInMind Movement Health YouTubeMind Movement Health Podcast GUEST BIO:Passionate about holistic health and great movement, Kate runs her online movement and health platform, Mind Movement Health. Having been an elite level dancer she gravitated to a career in health due to her love of movement and wanting to get a better understanding of nutrition to improve overall health and performance. She has extensive training and qualifications in Pilates and various other movement modalities including the Gyrotonic Expansion System© and Classical Ballet. A qualified Nutritionist and Food Scientist (BHSc.) Kate has worked within the health and nutrition field for more than 20 years and is passionate about helping everyone move well, eliminate pain, live a balanced life and make being healthy EASY.For more information and to check out her online Health and Movement Membership please head to www.MindMovementHealth.com.au 

Does training in classical ballet make competition dancers better?  Can you compete but not train in ballet with a focus on other styles?  Michael and Georgia are back and ready to debate our first Season 2 podcast!  

Brandon Henschel is the current resident director for the new show Awakening at the Wynn in Las Vegas. This was an incredible conversation with an industry vet who is equal parts, professional, and kind. In this episode, you'll learn about:how he landed his first gig with Britneythe biggest differences in the industry now and how young dancers can step uphow being malleable on set will make you more cast-able in the future.This episode will leave you feeling inspired to put in the WORK and keep going.

When you think of Black ballerinas, names like Misty Copeland or Janet Collins may come to mind. But did you know that a classical ballet dancer from L.A. named Bernice Harrison predated both of them?Today, the lesser-known story of Harrison's rise to become the first Black prima ballerina, and the legacy of the First Negro Classical Ballet Company. Read the full transcript here.Host: L.A. Times producer Ashlea BrownGuest: Kenneth Marcus professor of history at the University of LaverneMore reading:First Negro Classical Ballet and Bernice HarrisonL.A. Times Today: In ‘Kylie,' a Black ballerina shares her experience in the ballet communityMisty Copeland, Calvin Royal III and the rarity of a black couple dancing lead roles

JAXA Space Exploration Center Associate Senior Engineer Ayumu Tokaji - on the Martian Moons eXploration Mission, Administration and Engineering, Long Commutes, Family Life Around the World, Working as an Actor on Japanese TV, Kabuki, Classical Ballet and Ballroom Dancing.Institute of Space and Astronautical Science Homepage: https://www.isas.jaxa.jp/en/MMX (Martian Moons eXploration Mission): https://www.mmx.jaxa.jp/Young Astronauts Club of Japan: http://www.yac-j.or.jp/english/index.html

Today's Episode Dr. Raj talks with fitness star Rosa Acosta about how to get started working out and how to find a routine and schedule that works with your life.   Today's Guest For those who are into fitness and modeling Rose Acosta needs no introduction. The bold and beautiful Dominican wears many hats; she is a dancer, fitness guide, model, reality show star, and actress all squeezed into one. She describes herself as a ballet dancer, shower opera singer, and future chef. Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, she started Classical Ballet studies at the age of 4 in Centro De La Cultura in Santiago. She later moved on to the Instituto de Cultura y Arte (ICA) where she excelled as one of the most gifted students at the academy. She graduated with honors from ICA and the ballet school of Norma Garcia with a bachelor's degree in art with mentions in Classical Ballet. Rosa joined the Ballet Nacional Dominicano as the youngest soloist member in 2002. Rosa embarked on a modeling career in 2004 appearing in magazines, doing commercials, and very prestigious Dominican enterprises. In 2006 she decided to leave home and join her mother in the United States where she continues to work as a model and actress. Her career took a major turn when she taped a series of videos showcasing her exercise passion and flexibility as a professional dancer. These were called the stretching videos and they had millions of views on YouTube which launched her into the national spotlight, catching the attention of some of the super popular hip-hop and R&B artists such as Kanye West and Drake. She has also been featured in dozens of videos with other famous artists such as Chris Brown, 50 Cent, P Diddy, Busta Rhymes, and Snoop Dogg. The fitness star and entrepreneur recently launched a fitness clothing line called Body by Rosa Acosta, and she's also working on accompanying fitness videos to be released soon. She has also been on reality TV shows such as Love & Hip Hop Hollywood and Khloe and Lamar.  About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. Want more Dr. Raj? Check out the Beyond the Pearls lecture series! The Ultimate High Yield Bundle: The complete review of high-yield clinical medicine topics necessary for graduate medical education board exams including NBME, USMLE Steps 1/2/3, ITE and ABIM Boards. You can also listen to the Beyond the Pearls podcast. An InsideTheBoards Podcast. Check out our other shows: Crush Step 1 Step 2 Secrets Physiology by Physeo Step 1 Success Stories The InsideTheBoards Study Smarter Podcast The InsideTheBoards Podcast The Health Beat   Produced by Ars Longa Media To learn more about us and this podcast, visit arslonga.media. You can leave feedback or suggestions at arslonga.media/contact or by emailing info@arslonga.media. Produced by: Christopher Breitigan and Erin McCue. Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional or medical advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TwoSistas and it's TriumphTuesday @ Night, July 12, 2022 in the USA and WealthWellnessWednesday in Australia with Kate Boyle! Kate is a qualified Nutritionist and Food Scientist (BHSc.) Kate has worked within the health and nutrition field for more than 18 years and is passionate about helping women move well, eliminate pain, live a balanced life and make being healthy EASY. She is very passionate about holistic health and great movement. Kate owns and operates Mind and Movement Pilates, a Pilates and wellness studio in Melbourne, Australia. Having been an elite level dancer she gravitated to a career in health due to her love of movement and wanting to get a better understanding of nutrition to improve overall health and performance. (She has extensive training and qualifications in Pilates and various other movement modalities including the Gyrotonic Expansion System© and Classical Ballet.) To say that she is passionate is an understatement! It's all about balancing a lifestyle of new habits. Kate gave us (2) tips: “(1) . . . take it one step at a time . . . focus on one thing only . . . for 3-5 days per week then add something else in (or dial back on that - simplify it); (2) . . . choosing the thing that will make the biggest difference in your life . . .” Thank you so much Kate! To learn more about Kate and to connect with her further, please check out her website and other social media platforms: https://www.mindmovementhealth.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/MindMovementHealth https://www.facebook.com/MindMovementHealth https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yMsWZmU7jNr7KyXWqj9iA https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-boyle-b2897ba1/ How do you incorporate new lifestyle changes into your daily routine? What are some tips that you would like to share with us? Let us know what you thought of today's episode. Please go to our website and leave us a voice message: www.TwoSistas.online

Katie checks in with New York City Ballet principal dancer, star of On the Town on Broadway, and author of The Ballerina Mindset, Megan Fairchild.

Chai with Rai (Ep.23). In conversation with Mavin Khoo where we sat and discussed stories from his career, life lessons and the world of Classical Dancing. It was beautiful to dive into his rich career and discuss how there isn't still a lot of representation when it comes to the world of Contemporary and Classical Ballet. A conversation that really stood out in the episode was our discussion on sexuality and gender. How Mavin discusses the word androgynous, a word he has been called often. Mavin also fondly spoke of his training and his relationship to his Guru and his teachers. He also spoke where he fits in today's world of giving back that knowledge as a coach, artist and a choreographer.  At the end of the episode we had a lot of laughter, as we discussed switching off and diving into some reality tv. Real Housewives and Wendy Williams were amongst the top shows of our banter.  To watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/PT_xpWfINRM  Social: Myself: https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithrai_/  Guest: https://www.instagram.com/mavin_khoo/  Links: Myself: https://linktr.ee/raimuitfum  Guest: https://www.akramkhancompany.net/company-profiles/mavin-khoo/  Hope you all enjoyed it and Thank you for tuning in. To Subscribe, share, follow my work and everything else is listed above.

Today's guest is Pacific Northwest Ballet Soloist, Jonathan Batista! Jonathan started his training at a social project in Rio de Janeiro's City of God slums. His talent was then spotted by his teacher which took him to a pre-professional dance division at Alice Arja Ballet School where he started his journey in Classical Ballet. I won't spoil the story about how Batista went from this humble beginning to performing all over the world – he shares this wonderful story in our conversation – but I will tell you that during 2017-2021 he has performed with Oklahoma City Ballet as a Principal Dancer. Whilst with the company, Jonathan created two world premieres, winning ‘Best Choreography of the Year' by the National Destined 2 Dancer Award and in 2021 he won the ‘Art Culture & Music Award' by the TAF AWARD FOUNDATION for his contributions in representation, activism, work and contributions to the dance community in Oklahoma. ​In this conversation we cover growing up in Brasil, the importance of having an entrepreneurial spirit if you're going to have a successful career as a dancer and most notable his mission to create more diversity, equity and inclusion in the dance world. ​Batista is a man with a mission and like all humans who want to make a difference in this world, he is incredibly focussed, driven and organised. We cover his insane morning routine and disciplined practices – but of course there's some balance in there too… I really loved chatting to Jonathan, in fact when recording was done we spent another few minutes sharing diary recommendations and organisation tips! I have a feeling we're cut from the same cloth… I wish Jonathan all the success in the world and would like to thank him for carving out some precious time to share his story with the Balanced Ballerinas community. As always you can find me on Instagram @thebalancedballerina and you can find Jonathan @jonathanbatistaofficial – I love when people actually comment on the latest podcast tile on the official @balancedballerinas account, so come say hello and let us know what you enjoyed in this episode. Enjoy my conversation with my new friend Jonathan! _______________________ Get your FREE Balanced Ballerinas 'Intention Setting' worksheet HERE and start kicking GOALS: https://www.balancedballerinas.com/product/balanced-ballerinas-intention-setting-worksheet/ You can find more resources at www.balancedballerinas.com Instagram @thebalancedballerina Podcast @balancedballerinas Facebook - Balanced Ballerinas (ensure you join the *SECRET* Facebook group too!)

Practicing the fluid upper body movements of ballet and creating lines with the arms, head, and body to beautiful music is one of my favorite elements of classical dancing. The way arm and upper body movements harmonize with those of the legs, the relationship to spatial geometry, and the range of expression available makes my heart sing. This article and video series is focused on descriptions of the Port de Bras (“carriage of the arms” or arm movement exercises) of the Cecchetti Technique of Classical Ballet, and I have an upcoming series on Port de Bras from the Russian Technique as well, plus lots more fun with arm movements, ballet steps and choreography to come. All of the videos I mention, as well as future Port de Bras and upper-body movements, are included in my Arm Artistry Playlist on YouTube. Blythe Stephens, MFA she/her or they/them A Blythe Coach: ablythecoach.com move through life with balance, grace, & power DISCLAIMER: A Blythe Coach recommends that you consult your physician regarding the applicability of any recommendations and follow all safety instructions before beginning any exercise program. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself.

I'm bringing you a ballet concept today that is so fun to watch and also to do, batterie or beats of the legs in classical ballet, which we do as we advance our jumping technique and performance practice. Batterie is a fun and exciting addition to our ballet variations, petit, and grand allegro. It captures the exuberance, joy, and power of certain characters and situations and celebrates the balletic love of flight and virtuosity. “Beats, the general French for which is batterie, are steps in which one leg is beaten against the other. Beats bring into ballet the element of brilliance, virtuosity, and therefore the execution of them does not allow any carelessness, approximation or simplification, or they would lose their raison d'être." - Russian ballet pedagogue Agrippina Vaganova Building on a foundation of ballet jumping technique (including foot and leg strengthening, core work, Dance Warmup, Ballet Barre training, and basic beats like Plucky Petit Battement and jumps like Saucy Prances & Sautés), today we're breaking down airborne balletic beats, such as changement, royale, échappé, jeté, and assemblé battu, and entrechats trois (3), quatre (4), cinq (5), six, etc. I reference the books _Basic Principles of Classical Ballet_ by Agrippina Vaganova, _The Cecchetti Method of Classical Ballet: Theory and Technique_ by Cyril W. Beaumont & Stanislas Idzikowski, & _The Ballet Companion_ by Eliza Gaynor Minden. Stay tuned on the blog for the companion article, video, and more resources! Blythe Stephens, MFA she/her or they/them A Blythe Coach: ablythecoach.com move through life with balance, grace, & power DISCLAIMER: A Blythe Coach recommends that you consult your physician regarding the applicability of any recommendations and follow all safety instructions before beginning any exercise program. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself.

Artemis Scantalides: How To Overcome The Problem With Money Meet Artemis,  born and raised in Newton, Massachusetts, Artemis Scantalides is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, StrongFirst Team Leader, Elite Instructor, and “Iron Maiden”, Certified Kettlebell-Functional Movement Specialist (CK-FMS). She specializes in Hardstyle Style Kettlebell Training and women's strength training. She is also a Black Belt in Kung Fu, a certified SPIN® Instructor, DVRT Ultimate Sandbag Level I Instructor, Precision Nutrition Level I Coach (Pn1), as well as certified to train pregnant and postpartum clients. Artemis attended the George Washington University where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a Minor in French. During her undergraduate years, Artemis studied abroad in various foreign language programs. As a result of her international studies, she is fluent in French and proficient in Arabic, Italian and Greek. Artemis has been working in the Fitness Industry for over 17 years. She made a drastic career change and left her job as an IT Consultant in order to pursue a career in fitness and never looked back. Working in an office did not suit her as she has been an athlete all of her life. Artemis was a ballet dancer for 23 years; she began training in Classical Ballet, Russian Technique, at the age of four, and continued on to study various types of dance with the Boston Ballet. After receiving her BA from the George Washington University in Washington, DC, Artemis relocated to New York City for two years. While living in New York City, Artemis worked and trained closely with celebrity trainer Ary Nunez, (Nike Sponsored Athlete, owner of Gotham Global Fitness LLC and personal trainer to celebrities such as Rihanna). At that time, Artemis decided to hang up her ballet shoes in order to study Kung Fu. Artemis started her martial arts journey studying Southern Shaolin style Kung Fu with a focus on the Five Animal System. Artemis returned to her University town of Washington, DC in 2005 where she began to study T'ien Shan Pai style Kung Fu and Contemporary Wu Shu. She competed in her first two Kung Fu competitions in June and September of 2007 where she won three gold medals and one silver medal. In 2009, while living in Washington, DC, Artemis obtained her Black Belt in T'ien Shan Pai style Kung Fu and Contemporary Wu Shu. Artemis will attest that next to training and testing for her RKC Instructor Certification, obtaining her Kung Fu Black Belt was one of the most challenging accomplishments that she has ever achieved. In 2011, Artemis' love for kettlebells and strength training drove her to open her own hardstyle kettlebell and training gym in Boston, Massachusetts, Iron Body Studios, with her husband, fellow StrongFirst Instructor and Certified Athletic Trainer, Eric Gahan. In addition, after she completed the Iron Maiden Challenge in 2014 (she was the ninth woman in the world to complete the Iron Maiden Challenge between StrongFirst and the RKC and the lightest and smallest woman to date as of July 25, 2014 to complete The Challenge), Artemis created her own women's strength workshop, I Am Not Afraid To Lift®, with the mission to educate women about the importance of strength training, about how to strength train properly, and to help them to feel empowered through strength training. Artemis believes that the self-efficacy and confidence that you build in the weight room carries over into all areas of life and over the past 6 years, she has taught dozens of her Lift® workshops to hundreds of women, both nationally and internationally. Artemis and her husband closed Iron Body Studios in 2016 and moved to Las Vegas, Nevada so that her husband could accept a Head Therapist position with Cirque du Soleil. Shortly after arriving in Vegas, Artemis also accepted a position with Cirque du Soleil to work as a Performance Conditioning Specialist in support of their Las Vegas resident show KÀ. Due to the demand of her online coaching and workshop business, Artemis stepped down from her position as the dedicated strength and conditioning coach for KÀ because she could no longer handle the demands of her business along with her responsibilities at Cirque du Soleil. In addition to her online coaching and workshop business, Artemis remains an On-Call strength coach for Cirque du Soleil and teaches courses and certifications as a StrongFirst Team Leader. Artemis seeks to empower women through strength as she continues to encourage and inspire women to not be afraid to lift weights and she swears by kettlebell training and strength training, as she states: “Kettlebell training and strength training not only strengthened and changed my body, but also my mindset.” What You Will Discover:  [3:10] Focusing On What I Could Do Versus What I Looked Like [5:18] They Instilled A Really Strong Work Ethic In Me [12:03] Challenges Of Business Of Owning A Facility [25:12] Overcome The Shame Of Bankruptcy [30:14] Getting Stuck In The Doing  [35:23] They're Rich Because They Learn How To Make Their Money Work For Them  Relevant Links:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrnBdyByArtemis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IronBodyByArtemis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artemis_scantalides/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artemis-scantalides-9ba4391/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IrnBdyByArtemis Website: https://empoweru-online-coaching.mykajabi.com/ Website: https://ironbodybyartemis.com/   #podcast

Naomi is a dance teacher who has been teaching Classical Ballet and Jazz since 2011, as well as other genres such as Contemporary Dance and Creative Movement. As a teacher and business owner, Naomi places a strong emphasis on always placing the needs of her customers before hers and she shares in this episode that when you take care of your customers, they in turn will take care of you and your business as well.Resources:https://www.lighthousedancesg.com/#home-section – Check out Naomi's dance studio! Actionable Take-aways:1)      When you take care of your customers and they know that your heart is in the business, they will in turn take care of you and your business. 2)      Pay attention to who are the different stakeholders in your business. If you are in the education industry, your customers are not just the students, but their parents as well. 3)      Find ways to provide a better experience for your customers on top of your core service to over deliver in value. Show Notes:[1:26] – Naomi shares why started her own dance studio (instead of using a shared space) during the Covid Pandemic. While it was a big risk to do so, she believed it was the right thing to do for her customers (i.e. the students and their parents) and her employees, because it would allow her to provide a safer environment for them.·         Due to her philosophy of always placing her customers' needs before her own and placing a huge emphasis on the character development of her students, the relationships that she built with her customers over the years (and the belief that they would follow her to her new dance studio) gave her the confidence to take the plunge.[4:07] – Depending on the industry you are in, there may be various stakeholders to consider when considering who your customers are. As a dance instructor who is in the education niche, Naomi shares that she has to take care of the needs of her students and the parents. When you are sincere and you take care of the customers' needs, this will help build loyalty and customer retention.·         As an educator, your sincerity has a direct impact on the relationship you develop with your students. Ultimately, the goal is to play a part in the student's character development and growth.·         Parents will appreciate you for keeping them up to date with their child's progress and ultimately want to know that their children are in good hands.[7:08] Taking the time to build relationships with your customers not only helps with customer retention, your customer may also contribute to the growth of your business by joining the business as an employee one day.[8:35] It is important to stay flexible and adapt in business. If you can adapt to the changing environment and create new experiences for your customers and employee, your business will be resilient. ·         By organizing Zoom dance competitions, Naomi was able to keep her students engaged and supplement the income of her employees during the Covid lockdowns.[13:33] By offering a pay as you wish model during the Covid lockdowns, Naomi was not only able to allow her students' whose parents who had difficulty paying for the dance lessons to continue with their classes, she managed to do so without suffering a loss of income. ·         Giving discounts on your goods and services in a way devalues what you are offering.[17:03] Naomi's one key take-away is that being sincere with your customers and when they know you have their interests at heart, they will in turn take care of you. 

Gabriela (gabriela-garcia.com)(IG:@dancinvida)(TW:@dancinvida) is a native of La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. She holds a BA in Performing Arts from Saint Mary's College of California.  Most recent theater credits include the role of Best Friend/Maid in Rodrigo Nogueira's play REAL and Half Time directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell.  She is a former cast member and dance captain for CHICAGO - The Musical on Broadway and National Tours.  During her time at CHICAGO she worked with celebrities such as George Hamilton, Marilu Henner, Huey Lewis, Taye Diggs, Usher, Melanie Griffith, Patrick Swayze, Brooke Shields and more. Other musical theater credits include Roman Holiday (Guthrie), West Side Story, Joseph…Dreamcoat, Carousel and the Vienna and Mexico City companies of CHICAGO where she played the role of “Velma Kelly” in their native language and was Dance Associate for the Düsseldorf Company. As a choreographer, she served as Movement Associate for the production of Sweeney Todd at the Barrow Street Theater; Associate Choreographer for Public Works' musical production of Twelfth Night at the Delacorte theater; choreographer of Sweet Charity in Lima, Perú under Preludio Asociación Cultural where she also served as choreography adviser to Preludio's Production of CHICAGO in 2012. She has created works for the Joffrey Ballet School's NYC Jazz and Contemporary summer intensive performances, BC/EFA benefits, and R.Evolución Latina's Choreographer Festival. Within the concert dance world she acted as Co-coordinator and faculty for the Joffrey Ballet School's "Joffrey Ensemble" and Jazz and Contemporary Program in New York City. Her dance training began under the RAD syllabus, followed by study at the San Francisco Ballet School and Pacific Northwest Ballet School.  During her time at Pacific Northwest Ballet performed in ballets such as Serenade, Swan Lake, Midsummer's Night dream, Nutcracker, Coppelia, Symphony in C and others. As a soloist she danced with Tanzforum der Oper Koeln in Germany (where she originated several roles), Ballet del Instituto Cabañas, and Balletteatro Contemponáneo in Guadalajara, Mexico. She has taught Classical Ballet, Jazz and Musical Theater at schools in Germany, Austria, Mexico, Peru, Sweden, China, DR, and in New York at STEPS, Ellison Ballet, BDC, Joffrey Ballet School, Molloy College/CAP21, Ithaca College and Pace University.  TV credits include "Succession" and "Jessica Jones".  Film credits:  In The Heights (Summer 2020), Whatever Lola Wants (Tribeca film festival) and Enchanted.  As a voiceover actor, her voice can be heard in numerous TV commercials and radio spots for the US national Hispanic market as well as Spanish language audio books.  Gabriela is Co-Founder and Director of R.Evolución Latina (RL), a nonprofit organization making a difference through the arts.  Through her nonprofit work Gabriela has brought the RL mission to underprivileged students in New York by teaching workshops at community centers and offering master classes to the local dance communities.  She is a passionate teacher, inspiring, mentoring and instilling her values and work ethic to her students.  She is a recipient of El Diario's 2010 Mujeres Destacadas award. 

Gabriela (gabriela-garcia.com)(IG:@dancinvida)(TW:@dancinvida) is a native of La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. She holds a BA in Performing Arts from Saint Mary's College of California.  Most recent theater credits include the role of Best Friend/Maid in Rodrigo Nogueira's play REAL and Half Time directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell.  She is a former cast member and dance captain for CHICAGO - The Musical on Broadway and National Tours.  During her time at CHICAGO she worked with celebrities such as George Hamilton, Marilu Henner, Huey Lewis, Taye Diggs, Usher, Melanie Griffith, Patrick Swayze, Brooke Shields and more. Other musical theater credits include Roman Holiday (Guthrie), West Side Story, Joseph…Dreamcoat, Carousel and the Vienna and Mexico City companies of CHICAGO where she played the role of “Velma Kelly” in their native language and was Dance Associate for the Düsseldorf Company. As a choreographer, she served as Movement Associate for the production of Sweeney Todd at the Barrow Street Theater; Associate Choreographer for Public Works' musical production of Twelfth Night at the Delacorte theater; choreographer of Sweet Charity in Lima, Perú under Preludio Asociación Cultural where she also served as choreography adviser to Preludio's Production of CHICAGO in 2012. She has created works for the Joffrey Ballet School's NYC Jazz and Contemporary summer intensive performances, BC/EFA benefits, and R.Evolución Latina's Choreographer Festival. Within the concert dance world she acted as Co-coordinator and faculty for the Joffrey Ballet School's "Joffrey Ensemble" and Jazz and Contemporary Program in New York City. Her dance training began under the RAD syllabus, followed by study at the San Francisco Ballet School and Pacific Northwest Ballet School.  During her time at Pacific Northwest Ballet performed in ballets such as Serenade, Swan Lake, Midsummer's Night dream, Nutcracker, Coppelia, Symphony in C and others. As a soloist she danced with Tanzforum der Oper Koeln in Germany (where she originated several roles), Ballet del Instituto Cabañas, and Balletteatro Contemponáneo in Guadalajara, Mexico. She has taught Classical Ballet, Jazz and Musical Theater at schools in Germany, Austria, Mexico, Peru, Sweden, China, DR, and in New York at STEPS, Ellison Ballet, BDC, Joffrey Ballet School, Molloy College/CAP21, Ithaca College and Pace University.  TV credits include "Succession" and "Jessica Jones".  Film credits:  In The Heights (Summer 2020), Whatever Lola Wants (Tribeca film festival) and Enchanted.  As a voiceover actor, her voice can be heard in numerous TV commercials and radio spots for the US national Hispanic market as well as Spanish language audio books.  Gabriela is Co-Founder and Director of R.Evolución Latina (RL), a nonprofit organization making a difference through the arts.  Through her nonprofit work Gabriela has brought the RL mission to underprivileged students in New York by teaching workshops at community centers and offering master classes to the local dance communities.  She is a passionate teacher, inspiring, mentoring and instilling her values and work ethic to her students.  She is a recipient of El Diario's 2010 Mujeres Destacadas award.  

We all know that starting a dance studio at any point is a huge challenge.... let alone starting during a pandemic! Want to know how Lauren managed to do just that and launch a successful studio? Tune in to today's episode! Lauren Elizabeth Dance was established in 2020 with the aim of providing a joyful dance experience that encourages everyone to be their unique self and keep happy and healthy. Offering group classes, private lessons, weekly classes and workshops both online and in person based from Hampshire. Specialising in Diverse Dance Mix (DDMIX) Ballet (RAD & ISTD), Contemporary, Irish Dance and Strength & Conditioning. Lauren commenced her teacher training at the age of 18 at Chichester College, completing the Imperial Society Teachers of Dancing, Diploma in Dance Instruction in Classical Ballet in 2017. Furthermore gaining a BA (Hons) Degree in Dance with a focus on Teaching Dance, Creative Practice, Dance Movement Psychotherapy and Dance Psychology from The University of Chichester. Lauren progressed through graded examinations in Ballet with knowledge of both the Royal Academy of Dance and Imperial Society of Teachers syllabi gaining Level 3 Advanced Certifications. In addition Lauren has also been an Irish Dancer for 18 years, performing and competing throughout the UK and Ireland. Find Lauren on her socials here: https://www.instagram.com/laurenelizabethdance/ https://www.facebook.com/laurenelizabethdance

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss Judy Librach is joined by Leslie Ehm. Leslie is a Swagger Coach, training guru, speaker and author who's helped thousands of professionals discover and unleash their unique brand of swagger - and find success just by being who they really are. A former TV host, Leslie has spent 15 years travelling the globe with her award-winning training company Combustion, helping top executives, leaders and teams in Fortune 100 companies break out of their false personas, learn how to embrace their superpowers, find their voices and become the "badasses" they were born to be. And now she's put all of her tips, tricks, insights and tales of inspiration into Swagger - Unleash Everything You Are and Become Everything You Want. She has worked with executives and teams from top organizations like Google, Disney, Pepsico, Lenovo, TD Bank, FBC, Uber, and so many more. She

Spring break is the perfect time to do a little spring cleaning...purging the garage, getting honest about the contents of your closets, ditching old habits and thought patterns that are leaving you stuck, or even detoxing relationships. Today we're talking about physical toxins, why we don't want them, and how to start ridding your immediate environment of them. There's no need to feel overwhelmed when it comes to making the changes to rid your home of toxins. Today you'll learn how to start making small but impactful changes, as well as the #1 way to rid your body of toxins for ZERO cost! Passionate about holistic health and great movement, Kate owns and operates Mind and Movement Pilates, a Pilates and wellness studio in Melbourne, Australia. Having been an elite level dancer she gravitated to a career in health due to her love of movement and wanting to get a better understanding of nutrition to improve overall health and performance. She has extensive training and qualifications in Pilates and various other movement modalities including the Gyrotonic Expansion System© and Classical Ballet. A qualified Nutritionist and Food Scientist (BHSc.) Kate has worked within the health and nutrition field for more than 16 years and is passionate about helping women move well, eliminate pain, live a balanced life and make being healthy EASY. Find Kate here: www.MindMovementHealth.com.au https://www.facebook.com/MindMovementHealth https://www.instagram.com/MindMovementHealthandPilates Download your 2021 Dirty Dozen & Clean 15 Cheat Sheet here! To check out Grove Collaborative and get your FREE gift basket (a $35 value), or to check out the clean, natural skin care, click here: https://linktree.com/kerliz --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theantikalehealthcoach/support

Born in the USA and trained by master teachers in New York City, Egypt, Lebanon, and Turkey, Athena Najat has traveled the globe dancing. Athena’s dance background began in childhood with years of dedicated training in Classical Ballet and Modern Dance. She graduated with a Dance major from the famous Performing Arts High School Walnut Hill. Her education continued with special training at Laban Centre London and at New York University, from which she holds both a Bachelor (BA) and a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Dance & Culture. She lived for nearly a decade in Athens, Greece, where she co-organizes a successful annual International Bellydance and music event, Habibi Tsiggana Festival. Athena is also a founding member of Kazafy Troupe Greece. Athena is currently based in Turkey. In this episode you will learn about:- The influence of a professional dance education and ballet training on Athena’s belly dance journey- The Belly dance scene in Greece- Tsifteteli dance in Greece and Turkey- Her Decision to move to Turkey- Hiring a belly dancer to perform online at a private gig.Show Notes to this episode:Find Athena Najat on Instagram, FB, website and Youtube. Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, Youtube, website .Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast

From the well-known to the more obscure, Boston Ballet's The Art of Classical Ballet curated by Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen exposes and educates the audience about classical ballet. To view images of Boston Ballet in this program's works, a short teaser video, and ticket information, please visit The Ballet Herald. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/balletherald/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/balletherald/support

According to Agrippina Vaganova in Basic Principles of Classical Ballet**, Pas Balancé “Is one of the simple pas allegro, which is easily done even by children. In classical dancing it is often used in waltz tempo.” (p.99) I love to waltz alone or as a pair, and find it's swingy rhythms intoxicating, much as its early critics were! There are many famous waltzes in classical ballets, including “Sleeping Beauty” and “Cinderella” as well as more modern pieces such as Balanchine's “Vienna Waltzes” to music by Richard Strauss. Since it's St. Patrick's Day today, I've been sharing Irish folk music in dance this month, including a lovely Irish Waltz that makes me want to dance! Although the Waltz has become a beloved ballroom and social dance as well as inspiration for balletic movement, at first it caused a scandal due to it's closed hold and mesmerizing swirling movements. In the Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet**, Gail Grant describes balancé as a "Rocking step. This step is very much like a pas de valse and is an alternation of balance, shifting the weight from one foot to the other. Balancé may be done crossing the foot either front or back. [...] Balancé may also be done en avant or en arrière facing croisé or effacé and en tournant." (p.11) Vaganova describes the performance of a basic ballet balance: “Stand in 5th position, right foot front. From demi-plié, do a light jeté with the right foot to the side, and then draw left foot back (on count one). On count two change to the left foot on half toe, and on three lower yourself again on the right foot in demi-plié, and raise the left one sur le cou-de-pied back. The next balancé will be to the left, i.e. jeté left, etc.” Agrippina Vaganova in Basic Principles of Classical Ballet** (p.99-100) I find in describing a balletic waltzing step to dancers of other forms, it compares well with modern dance's “Triplets,” or “The Pony” of the 1960's. In a blog and podcast coming soon, I will discuss musical meter, ¾ time, and so forth, but for now it is helpful to think of counting a waltz step as “one and uh two and uh three and uh four and uh...” or “one two three, two two three, three two three, four two three...” unlike other even meters such as marching rhythms, you'll notice is has a up-and-down or swingy feeling. Stay tuned on my YouTube Channel and Blog for more about this delightful ballet movement and more!

This episode delves deep into how art and creativity can bring awareness to modern-day slavery, being a creative from an ethnic minority and the process of creating new artistic work. Welcome to Season 4 Episode 2 Creating New Work, an interview & discussion with professional creative: Julianna Rubio Slager & with show host Lara Bianca Pilcher.  More about Julianna: Ballet 5:8 Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer Julianna Rubio Slager is originally from Spring Arbor, Michigan. Slager began her dance training with Mrs Lori Ladwig and went on to study under notable teachers from Ann Arbor Ballet Theater, New York City Ballet, the Vaganova Academy and Puerto Rican National Ballet. Slager enjoyed dancing under Barbara Smith at Greater Lansing Ballet during her training, and also under Kathy Thibodeaux and Sol Maisonet at Ballet Magnificat. Upon moving to Chicago, Slager had the opportunity to work as a freelance artist, teacher and choreographer in the Greater Chicago area. Slager was instrumental in the co-founding of Ballet 5:8 in 2012. Beginning in 2014, Ballet 5:8 began touring nationally, bringing Slager's critically acclaimed ballets such as The Space in Between, Scarlet, Compass, and The Stor(ies) of You and Me to audiences across the nation. Slager is also a groundbreaking figure within the field, as one of the few Mexican-American Artistic Directors and Resident Choreographers of professional ballet companies in the world. She hopes that her leadership and creative work at Ballet 5:8 will pave the way for other women and minorities in professional ballet. Over the past decade, Slager has enjoyed training and mentoring the next generation of aspiring artists in Ballet 5:8 School of the Arts' Pre-Professional and Conservatory programs and in the Ballet 5:8 Trainee Program. She has had the joy of watching her students be accepted into many prestigious summer intensive, trainee and year-round programs, including the Kirov Academy, Pittsburg Ballet Theater, Houston Ballet, Washington Ballet, Joffrey Ballet Trainee Program, Alonzo King Lines Ballet, Oklahoma City Ballet, Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet, American Ballet Theater, Ellison Ballet, School of American Ballet, and others. To find out more visit: https://www.ballet58.org/   About AHI - Lara Bianca Pilcher, the host of the Artist's House International Podcast (AHI), is a seasoned host and international speaker in the Faith and Art sphere. Her career in the arts industry spans over 20 years. Artist's House International is a not for profit that uses the tool of creativity to help transform lives, form a global community and capture the global voice of believer artists. AHI founders, Andrew and Lara Pilcher have been married for 15 years and have two awesome kids. -We invite you to subscribe to this Podcast and share it with others! -We invite you to support this Podcast financially by visiting us on Patreon -To find out more about AHI visit: www.artistshouseinternational.com -Instagram: @artistshouseinternational -Twitter: @artistshouseint -Facebook: @artistshouseinternational    

On this week's episode, we interview India Rose, professional ballerina and Floor Barre teacher based out of Paris, France. After finishing her ballet studies at the Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet in New York City, she made her start professionally with the Gelsey Kirkland Ballet and, after meeting floor barre teacher and legendary ballet coach Jacqueline Fynnaert in 2015, subsequently moved to Paris to pursue a career overseas. She has since danced in nearly all major ballet companies/theatres in France, including the Opéra National de Bordeaux, Théâtre du Capitole Toulouse, Ballet de l'Opéra de Metz, Opera de Tours, touring with the Les Ballets de France and guesting with the Cork City Ballet in Ireland. In between performing engagements, India is based in Paris where she continues to study the Kniaseff method in addition to teaching it privately and in boutique sized classes. We talk about how ballet has influenced her relationship with her body, the prevalence of eating disorders among professional dancers, navigating pressures to change her body, how the ballet industry's leadership can do better about creating a more inclusive sport, and so much more. You can follow her on social @indiamrose and learn more about her online class offerings here.If you like the show, be sure to like and subscribe and follow us on social @bodiesinmotionpod. And if you or someone you know would like to sponsor the pod, shoot us an email at bodiesinmotionpod@gmail.com.

Career ending injury. It's a term anyone who watches sports has most likely heard before. But what about simply, an activity ending injury for those of us who don't base our careers on sports? Pilates is a term most people have at least heard once or twice in their lives but maybe never really understood what it is. Join us as we hear a story of redemption from a Pilates instructor helping those in a similar position get back to their active lives.Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcastPassionate about holistic health and great movement, Kate owns and operates Mind and Movement Pilates, a Pilates and wellness studio in Melbourne, Australia.When a meniscul tear of her knee put an end to her dreams of a career in dance, she gravitated to a career in health due to her love of movement, and wanting to get a better understanding of nutrition to improve overall health and performance.She has extensive training and qualifications in Pilates and various other movement modalities including the Gyrotonic Expansion System© and Classical Ballet.A qualified Nutritionist and Food Scientist (BHSc.) Kate has worked within the health and nutrition field for many years and loves helping the general population, athletes and dancers to maximise their movement capabilities, eliminate pain and live a balanced life.You can reach out to Kate at Kate@MindandMovementPilates.com.au Dr Mac's Linkshttps://linktr.ee/macp_clinichttps://bookshop.org/shop/MACPerformancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-performance-podcast/id1518619232

On this episode I chatted with Principal Dancer of the OKC Ballet, Jonathan Batista. Jonathan started his training at a social project in the City of God Slums. His talent was then spotted by his teacher which took him to a pre-professional dance division at Alice Arja Ballet School where he started his journey in Classical Ballet. Batista was first seen by Edward Villella (Former Founder & Artistic Director of Miami City Ballet) and then by Jane Hackett (Former School Director at English National Ballet School) which offered him a full scholarship to English National Ballet School in London, UK. Batista also attended The Royal Ballet School.Upon his Graduation in 2011 Batista went on to perform with major ballet companies such as English National Ballet, The National Ballet of Canada, Miami City Ballet, Boston Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, and Oklahoma City Ballet. Batista has worked and performed Soloist & Principal Roles in many of the most renowned choreographers such as Helen Pickett, Val Caniparoli, Septime Webre, Jiri Kylian, Ma Cong, Jennifer Archibald, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Marcelo Gomez, John Neuemeier, Christopher Wheeldom, Liam Scarlett, Jorma Ello, William Forsythe and more.Batista's rep includes Principal and Solo Roles by choreographers such as Sir Frederick Ashton, Sir Kenneth MacMillan, August Bournonville, Marius Petipa, Rudolph Nureyev, Maurice Bejart, Harald Lander, Robert Joffrey and more.Batista has also performed as a Guest in Galas and events in Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, England, Switzerland & The United States.Currently as a Principal Dancer with The Oklahoma City Ballet, Batista also serves as a private ballet master & coach, choreograph and teach groups via ZOOM for studios and students worldwide, and during his spare time he also serve as a Mentor and is wholeheartedly involved in charitable & humanitarian causes. Follow Jonathan on instagram here www.instagram.com/jonathanbatistaofficial online at www.jonathanbatistaofficial.comThis episode is presented  by the oklahoma hall of fame. Telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. Follow them online at www.oklahomahof.com and on social media www.instagram.com/oklahomahof

Tanvi Mavuri is a 15 year old student at the Canadian International School of Bangalore and she attends the Lewis Foundation of Classical Ballet. She shares a huge passion for ballet and it's been a part of her life ever since she was little for the past 12 years. When she leaves for university, she hopes to continue she studies in the medical field and she aspires to become a cardiothoracic surgeon. In this episode, Tanvi talks about what it felt like to get the lead role for a production, how she craves going back on stage right after she dances off-stage, and the weirdest food combination that she likes.

In classical ballet, we occupy a space that is theoretically a cube. If our stage is in fact a rectangle or some other shape, that can function as well, but we continue to imagine a box or square around the body at all times, with the front wall facing our audience. Part of what makes it “classical” dancing is this, formerly courtly, context, and aesthetic ideas about lines, shapes, and proportion, what forms are most appealing and what variations in pose suggest in terms of narrative or mood. We begin the study of ballet theory with the 5+ positions of the feet, but then we must also explore the body's position in relationship to the audience, the stage, and of course to the other dancers. Presentation of the body is important to how the self or character is expressed and how the dancer extends greetings and interacts with others onstage and also sometimes directly with the audience. At the start of her seminal book, Basic Principles of Classical Ballet, ballet pedagogue Agrippina Vaganova shares an important diagram of the student or dancer in their practice space and onstage and explains: “To indicate the degree of turn of the body, or the specific direction of a movement, I use the diagram reproduced here. On it: a--indicates the position of the pupil on the floor, 1--the middle of the footlight line, 2--the corner in front and to the right of the pupil, 3--the middle of the right side, etc." The Cecchetti Method of Classical Ballet: Theory and Technique by Cyril Beaumont and Stanislas Idzikowski also contains an “Explanatory diagram for the division of the walls of the practice-room into eight imaginary fixed points,” and both depict a square on the floor, with a dancer in the middle, bisected by criss-crossing and diagonal lines, like the divisions of a square pie. This visual underscores the importance for us to have a shared vocabulary with which to relate to our dancing space. The major schools of ballet disagree on the numbering of the various walls and corners of the space (or invisible box around the dancer), but what is more important than precisely how they are numbered is that the dancers and teacher or choreographer have a shared framework. Once we have a shared language about the positions in the room, whether we use theatre language of “center stage,” “downstage,” “upstage,” “stage right,” “stage left” and so on, or the numbering of the corners and walls recognized by our preferred school of ballet technique, then we can describe, create, and study the Body Positions, of which there are eight or nine, depending on which technique you're studying, possibly including: En Face (facing front): à la quatrième devant (4th front) & derrière (4th behind), à la seconde (side/2nd) Croisé: devant (crossed front) & derrière (crossed back) Écarté: devant (spread side/front) & derrière (spread side/back) Effacé (shaded): devant (open front) & derrière (open back) Epaulé (shouldered) As these are specific spatial ideas, it will be helpful to also see them pictured in photos or on video, and you can learn more in “Classical Ballet Centre Tendu, Temps lié, & Bourrée - Space & Body Directions” and others on my YouTube Channel. Please share which are your favorite ballet body positions and shapes, and if you're enjoying my podcast, it means a lot if you would rate and review it favorably on iTunes! For more free resources, please visit me at ablythecoach.com

At Canada’s National Academy of Dance Education, we encourage dance educators to offer their dancers so much more than a physical experience in their dance classes. In order to bridge the gap between dance education and dance training, we need to foster an all-encompassing understanding of dance for our dancers. Part of this “whole dance education experience” includes embodied cognition. What is embodied cognition? Why do we need to talk about it and what will it look like in our dance classes? Providing us with answers to these questions and more is the Head of the Department of Dance Studies at the University of Malta, Dr. Lucia Piquero Alvarez. GUEST: Dr. Lucía Piquero-Alvarez trained in Classical Ballet and read for a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Spain. She then studied contemporary dance training at The Place, London, received her MA in Choreography from Middlesex University, and completed her PhD at Roehampton University. She is currently head of the Dance Studies Department at the University of Malta. She researches embodied cognition and the experience of emotion in dance. She has presented her research and choreographic works internationally for numerous conferences, commissions, and residencies. She has also directed several choreographic practice-as-research projects.

Monica Villarica began dancing at the age of 2 under the direction of her grandmother, Fe Sala Villarica. In 2004, she joined her first CCP Summer Dance Workshop in Manila on partial scholarship. Along with intensive training in Classical Ballet, she was also exposed to Modern Dance. This experience opened her eyes to the world of professional dance and inspired her to continue spending her summers with CCP Dance School on full scholarship until 2006.   Since then she has had plenty of experience in dance, notably a scholarship in CCP Dance School, an apprenticeship in Ballet Philippines, and studied in The Ailey School in New York,   And of course, she is my sister.   In this episode, we talked about choosing dance as a career, life as a dancer, auditioning as a dancer, starting online dance classes, plans changing because of the pandemic, and lots of brother sister banter.   Enjoy!     SHOWNOTES Miki Villarica Fe Sala Villarica Noordin Jumalon Nicholas Pacaña Rhea Dumdum Bautista (Ate Iya) Sheila Lendio-Manlunas Rhosam Prudenciado Jr. MDF Productions Peter Attia podcast with Beth Lewis Myles Delfin (Zerothreetwo Conversations episode) The Bike Scouts Project   Where can you find Monica? https://www.instagram.com/vidacebu/ https://www.facebook.com/vidacebu https://www.instagram.com/monvsushi/       This podcast is sponsored by Bix Recovery Supplement. I’ve been using Bix Recovery Supplement as one of the key hydration mixes after a bicycle ride. It’s got all the good stuff in it – vitamin C, Zinc, Vitamin E, Q10, Bromelain, calcium, magnesium, BCAA, potassium, iron and sodium. Learn more and orders yours at https://www.instagram.com/focusrecoveryph   Music in the podcast Piano March by Audionautix   Support the show: (1) Become a Patreon subscriber – https://www.patreon.com/zerothreetwo (2) Share this episode on social media.   More: http://zerothreetwo.com/monday  

Episode 12 features the fabulous and fantastic Leanne Cope. Leanne danced with The Royal Ballet for 12 years before she was plucked from the flock of swans in 2015 to star as the original Lise in Christopher Wheeldon's An American in Paris. From Broadway to Westend Leanne hasn't stopped performing and has rare and valuable insight on moving from Classical Ballet to Musical Theatre. She shares not only lessons from her ballet days but how she handled the transition from Corps de Ballet to a principle in a new musical 1000's of miles from home.  Leanne's honesty is touching and its so refreshing to be reminded that even our idols cry, get scared and have their body hang ups. Leanne's outlook on how she wants to teach is encouraging and exciting and gives me hope of positive change in the dance world. INSTAGRAM @leannemcope @redlips.highkicks

“Élancer - Swiftly Darting” is the last in my podcast series on the seven basic movements of ballet, so if you missed them, you may also wish to go back and listen to Episodes: #014 “Powerful Plies” #016 “Tendus & What it Means to Stretch” #018 “Relever & Rising,” #019 “Tourner - turning, rotation, and creative U-turns,” #020 “Sauter, Jumping, & Leaps of Faith,” & #021 “Glisser - Smoothly Gliding.” Hummingbirds and bees hover, then dart. When we throw a dart, we zero in on our target, take aim, and strive to send it with swift efficiency to the center of the bullseye. Darting movements are required for fencing or tennis, and many other sports. The feeling of darting is powerful, decisive, assertive, direct, strong, even a bit risky and brave. Stabbing, slicing, bounding, pouncing, snatching...all involve the sharp quickness of darting. The Laban Movement Analysis Effort most closely resembling darting is “Punch,” which is direct, strong, and quick. This type of movement has a specific focus or sense of directionality, and moves in that dimension very suddenly. “Don Quixote” is one of my favorite examples of balletic darting, with virtuosic feats of speed, amplitude, and sheer energy. It's really such a fun, thrilling performance to participate in as well as to watch. I can't decide if I prefer the Barishnikov/Harvey version or Acosta/Nunez. Who do you think does it best? Getting down to the specifics of balletic darting, this week on my YouTube Channel I'm sharing the exercise of battements frappés, which is a beat of the leg, striking the ball of the foot against the floor, triggering the toes to point in a stabbing sort of kick. These movements are explosive and forceful, yet precise and controlled. When we use this sort of force to spring into the air and then land on a new foot, it becomes petit jeté. In yoga, we don't typically dart through space, but we do practice the focus required to respond appropriately to what is whizzing all around us, to act with discernment and avoid impulsivity. We can move quickly when necessary, but also maintain control. Where do you need to take quick and decisive action right now? What do you need to practice to move powerfully in the direction of your choosing? Thanks for joining me for this exploration of Classical Ballet Technique in theory & practice, as well as it's larger life applications. For more, please visit me at ablythecoach.com

If you missed them, you may want to listen to the first podcasts in this series on basic movements of ballet in theory and practice: 014 “Powerful Plies” 016 “Tendus & What it Means to Stretch” 018 “Relever & Rising,” 019 “Tourner - turning, rotation, and creative U-turns,” and 020 “Sauter, Jumping, & Leaps of Faith.” Stay tuned for “Élancer - to dart,” the last installment of the series, still to come! In yoga, we cultivate steadiness and ease in our movements, which can create a graceful, smoothly gliding impression. Mentally, we practice detachment, a lack of resistance, skimming past obstacles, letting go of sticking points, and awareness of what serves us and how to let go of what does not. Moving towards winter, I especially enjoy Frederick Ashton's ballet “Les Patineurs,” a playfully gliding riff on an ice-skating rink. But truthfully, in ballet we do like a bit more friction between our feet and the surface beneath us than an ice skater does. Much of our early work as dancers is developing a relationship with the floor as well as with our own bodies, learning to balance and to slide with poised control. Indian actor Salman Khan said, “Have you ever seen a duck gliding smoothly on water? Does it ever look like it is paddling furiously underneath the surface? I don't have to show that I am working very hard,” to me this encapsulates the hidden effort of ballet. The exercise of tendus (discussed in more depth in episode #016!) are a practice in sliding one foot across the floor, and they eventually lead to glissade, which is a jump that involves sliding the feet across the floor and is performed either low-to-the-ground as a connecting step or with some elevation. In the book of her Russian ballet technique, Basic Principles of Classical Ballet, Agrippina Vaganova clarifies, “It would seem that the very name of this step indicates the gliding characteristic of it. Yet we see that this movement is very seldom distinguished from other movements, and is lost on the stage.” (p.96) Indeed, it is these small connecting steps that form the glue that creates the smooth whole of our dance performance. If you're listening in real time, we just passed the Autumnal Equinox and fall has officially arrived. Many seize this seasonal transition as an opportunity to let go of their own burdens where they can, allowing them to relax and enjoy the harvest time or move powerfully into the final quarter of the year. What can you release this season? May you glide into your week and this spectacular time of year, and visit me at ablythecoach.com for more helpful resources!

This is the 5th in my podcast series on the seven basic movements of ballet, so if you missed them, you may also wish to go back and listen to Episodes #014 “Powerful Plies” #016 “Tendus & What it Means to Stretch” #018 “Relever & Rising,” and #019 “Tourner - turning, rotation, and creative U-turns.” Stay tuned for “Glisser - to glide” and “Élancer - to dart,” still to come! This week, I have been exploring the theme of stable and strong legs, jumping, and leaping into the unknown. Right now the birds are migrating, and I've seen the Canada Geese organizing themselves by the ponds and riverfront. As humans, the closest we can get to flight, without the help of equipment and additional propulsion, is jumping and leaping. Ballet is known for this near-flight quality, especially portraying supernatural creatures that float like fairies, willis, and so forth, as well as actual birds- the bluebird, “The Fire Bird,” and that classic human-and-bird ballet, “Swan Lake.” Of course, unaided, our flight is more like a controlled fall, and a lot of technique and coordination is required to pull it off. We must thoughtfully build a strong foundation of support, developing coordination and power. We launch ourselves heavenward in the hope that we will be caught again. If you're interested in working on the physical skills of jumping, I recommend starting with the “Saucy Prances & Sautés” video on my YouTube Channel, as well as the “Legs, Legs, Legs,” “Foot & Ankle Conditioning,” and “Ballet Barre” playlists. In yoga, we foster a balance between stability and mobility that prepares the body and mind for whatever it may face. Recently, we've been practicing stability through the bottoms of the feet for balancing, visualizing planting them into the floor across a “golden triangle” of big toe-little toe-heel, pouring the weight evenly across that surface. Then we build a strong scaffolding of supporting musculature through mindful movement through balancing poses. This week's 40-minute practice video, “Happy Knees Stability Yoga” was focused on developing stability for balancing, everyday activities, and athletic feats. Whether we physically jump or leap, all of us face leaps of faith in life. We can't always clearly see the road ahead, and must do our best to build a strong foundation and then move forward in the hope that we will be met with a soft landing. For more information about all of these themes and the work I do, and for more free resources, visit me at ablythecoach.com

“Tourner - turning” is the 4th in my 7-part podcast series on the basic movements of ballet, so if you missed them, you may also wish to go back and listen to Episodes #014 “Powerful Plies” #016 “Tendus & What it Means to Stretch, and #018 “Relever & Rising.” Stay tuned for “Glisser - to glide” and “Élancer - to dart,” still to come! Rotation and turning are essential to human locomotion, as basic as turning our heads to see something, rolling our bodies over, and once we're on the move, turning to change directions. As babies and children we love to spin and roll, and these constitute necessary actions that we perform many times daily. In ballet, it all comes from being on-axis. Verticality must first be established, and a point of focus for spotting. We start with establishing our poise (more to come on this!) and dynamic balance moving through a variety of positions, anchoring ourselves to the floor below through our feet, building a relationship with it, engaging our core of support that holds all the body parts together as a whole, and honing our focus. Then we practice rotary motions with one leg at a time, then pivoting on both feet, eventually learning to control acceleration and deceleration/stopping, allowing us to do multiple revolutions of the body turning foot-to-foot and on one foot, or even while jumping through the air! We rotate like the earth on it's axis, or a spinning top. In yoga, it's useful to become familiar with our basic functional anatomy, such as which joints work best just bending/flexing and extending (knees!) and which do well with a degree of twisting (spine), and which can internally and externally rotate and even circumduct (shoulders and hips). We focus on honoring the proper function of the joints to establish steadiness and ease in their movements. Metaphorically, our lives can take many wild and unexpected turns. I know that mine has! In the The Artist's Way Julia Cameron explains, “We are now on the road [to artistic recovery], and the road is scary. We begin to be distracted by roadside attractions or detoured by the bumps...In dealing with our creative U-turns, we must first of all extend ourselves some sympathy. Creativity is scary, and in all careers there are U-turns. Sometimes these U-turns are best viewed as recycling times. We come up to a creative jump, run out from it like a skittish horse, then circle the field a few times before trying the fence again...A successful creative career is always built on successful creative failures." So have some grace and patience with yourself when you are working to finesse a turn of any kind. It can be scary, but when we feel like we're spinning out, we just need to get our bearings and keep practicing, willing to start again when we fail. What sorts of twists and turns are you experiencing and working with in your life right now? For more information about all of these themes and the work I do, and for more free resources, visit me at ablythecoach.com

In his inspiring book, Launch Your Life, coach Morgan Rich states that secret #1 is that: “The journey to Meaning and Fulfillment isn't one of great leaps and bounds. It's one of small positive steps, each of which raises you closer to the life you want. With each step, you gain more momentum, more distinctions, and greater abilities. Believe in the Upward Spiral. Take a step forward today, another tomorrow, and then another. You may start slowly, but, no matter how small your steps, your commitment and perseverance in stepping forward will create results you want.” Relever is the third in my 7-part podcast series on the basic movements of ballet, so if you missed them, you may also wish to go back and listen to Episodes 014 “Powerful Plies” & 016 “Tendus and What it Means to Stretch.” In dance and yoga, we are concerned with changes of level, making smooth transitions, rising and sinking and ever-increasing awareness and control. With elevation, we think of physically and metaphorically rising toward the heavens, of enlightenment, flight, and winged creatures. Ballet in particular embodies floating and flying, soaring and fluttering, seeming to defy the laws of physics to portray supernatural beings. Of course, it is a long and gradual path to that sort of mastery. In yogic philosophy, we have the idea of an upward flow of energy through energy centers (the chakras) and along pathways (the nadis). In Kundalini yoga, we speak of serpent energy spiralling up through the spine through breathing techniques (pranayama) and rhythmic movements. The movements and breath of yoga are designed to unblock stuck places to allow the free flow of energy through the body and the spine, opening up new possibilities for us. You can try the technique in my video, “Yogic Breathing Practice - Nadi Shodhana + Kundalini spinal rotation.” In her book The Ballet Companion, Eliza Gaynor Minden explains that: “Relevé means ‘raised.' You raise yourself onto demi-pointe, or full pointe...Relevés develop the leg muscles, especially the calves and inner thighs...Think of pressing down to rise up.” You can see that there is a spiralling network of muscles and energetic impulses and awareness at work in dancing as well. Indeed, plier (to bend) and relever eventually also form the basis of our ability to jump and leap- truly flying through the air. If you're interested in starting on the upward spiral of strength in physical rising, I recommend my “Plush Paralleleves” exercise on YouTube. To find that sense of stability from which to rise, you're also invited to my FREE course on Teachable, “5 Ways to Build a Strong Foundation for dance and life.” For more information about the work I do, visit ablythecoach.com

Recently on the podcast I also discussed Plier, so if you missed that episode you may wish to go back and listen to it and come back soon for more of the basic building blocks of movement and dance. Today we turn to Étendre, the battements tendu movement and what it means to stretch. "To stretch" means to feel a connection between two points in the body, and then extend through or reach more deeply into it. It is creating space and expansion from connection (you can't stretch without resistance and connection!). We have to be grounded and centered or connected first. To stretch safely, we also need to be listening to the body's needs, investigating its current limits and patiently working with them. With battements tendu, we are developing a relationship of poise between the parts of the body and gravity, and between the sides of the body, specifically the “supporting” or “standing” side and the “working” or gesturing side in movements being performed on one leg, and also between the body and the floor as ground of support and tool of resistance. The stickiness, friction, and resistance of the sliding of the foot against the floor builds muscle tone, control, strength of the entire legs, pliability and articulation of the feet and ankles, and awareness of how to stand with stability and balance and how to slide across the floor to take the leg through space (axial movements). Later in class we perform similar motions, but take the whole body with the leg through space (locomotor movement), and tendu provides essential practice for theselarger traveling and jumping movements. In tendu, contact between the toes and the floor is constant, and in battement degage/glisse/jete the toes push off the floor a bit and rebound. In grand battements, the strong resistance between foot and floor, plus the dancer's stable alignment of the body and flexibility in the hips and legs allow the leg to fly higher in the air to the limit of the range of motion, and then float back down to the floor. Grand battement is an exciting, explosive play between the boundness and control at the bottom of the battement and utter freedom at the top. As we sequentially build dance movements in class, we discover and expand our limits with great care. Similarly in yoga, we are mindful of what state the body and mind are in today, and follow a logical progression to avoid over-stepping; such a haphazard or sloppy approach could lead to injury and ultimately slow our progress. Tendu is a critical component of a full ballet barre training, so I invite you to try out my “Tempting Tendus” video on the A Blythe Coach YouTube Channel once it is released and combine it with warmups such as “Planking Pleasures,” “Kicky Kicks,” “Powerful Plies,”“Plush Paralleleves,” and “Saucy Prances & Sautes” for a short, effective, and fun exercise program for dance. Also try my yoga poses and practices to stretch and grow what your body is capable of!

Laura shares her history of an Eating Disorder through the pressures of her Classical Ballet practice and how it had an effect on her mental health. She found Yoga to be an effective tool and now shares this passion with other mothers. www.laurabaumannyoga.com Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/selfcaresecretsformompreneurs/  YouTube: http://bit.ly/laurabyoga  Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/laubauyoga/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurabaumann_yoga/   Free 5 Step Guide to Stress-Free Mornings for Mompreneurs: http://bit.ly/StressFreeMorningGuide   Download Transcription

Karen is President of Transit Dance Initiative – a not for profit organization which promotes youth projects and opportunities for Australian communities.  Karen is also Director of Education at Transit Dance – a full time training facility for pre professional dancers and teachers of dance.   Karen is Patron of the Victorian Dance Festival and is a former President of ATOD and ATODI from 2007 – 2017. Karen has been an Adjudicator of the Performing Arts for over 20 years; a teacher of theatrical dance for over 45 years and an Examiner for the Australian Teachers of Dancing for over 25 years.   Karen has taught students all aspects of theatrical dance with many students winning scholarships and awards in Classical Ballet, Jazz and Tap. Karen has touched the lives of 1,000's of students who now enjoy successful careers in their respective fields – dancers, dance teachers, physiotherapists, lawyers, chartered accountants, school teachers and more. Karen is a graduate of The Australian Ballet School Teachers' Course 1997.   Karen has a Diploma of Dance Teaching & Management, Diploma of Management, Diploma of Musical Theatre, Cert IV in Business (Governance), a Cert IV in TAE, Working with Children Check and current 1st Aid Certificate. Karen is the immediate past President of ATOD and former President of ATODI – the international branch of the company. During her time as President and/or on the board as a Director was Chair of Curriculum Development. She has has been innovative in creating new resources in systems of training in the Performing Arts. During her time on the Board ATOD has attained RTO status and commenced an auspice program for schools to partner with ATOD to offer qualifications on the National Framework. Karen was instrumental in creating the ATOD Emergency Relief Fund which supports teachers and students in their time of need.  The fund has contributed thousands of dollars to students and teachers over the years. She was instrumental in commencing a professional development opportunity for teachers Come Together Dance Convention which commenced in 2009.   Her main focus during her time on the board was to support members in a tangible way and she suggested and encouraged the Board to approve the exchange of resources – old for new – at no additional cost to the members. She was also instrumental in attaining Federal Government Funding for dance teachers to upskill to the then new dance qualifications on the National Framework. This funding became a catalyst for ATOD to secure their first freehold Head Office building in Queensland. Karen has proven to be innovative in her approach to getting the job done and has great Vision for the industry.  She is passionate and committed to continue to contribute in a meaningful way. On this Episode we talk about- Dance Taking the opportunities for growth and education The lost art of short hand CommunityKindness Email us: katem@team.aceradio.com.au The Women of Influence Podcast is a celebration. Hosted by Kate Meade Produced by Sophie Jackson Australia is home to some remarkable women. They're raising foster families. Running cattle stations. Living inspirational lives. Yet, many of their tales of triumph are never profiled, never celebrated. So we're changing that… every week.. through our Women Of Influence Podcast. You'll fall in love with these women. This podcast is produced by ACE Radio. Find out more at www.aceradio.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Plié is the first thing you learn and the last thing you master.” - Suzanne Farrell, noted American ballerina It's one of the most amazing things to me that in ballet, as with other highly-sophisticated techniques, you can continue to learn new things in practicing the technique and artistry your whole life long! The training never ends, no matter how “advanced” or masterful you become. On the one hand, it's just one of many steps a ballet dancer must learn, but it is also integral to modern dance and mastery of movement in general. All athletes could benefit from a little plié in their lives, as pliés are a powerhouse, like a coiled spring full of potential for changing level, direction, and path through rising, sinking, jumping, turning, and landing with integrity and quiet control. Half- or Demi Plié begins with equal distribution of the weight through the soles of both feet, with approximately a third of the weight over the big and small toe joints and heel. Length is maintained through the spine, with the pelvis in neutral alignment, the core engaged to allow a flow of energy through the spine, similar to the Uddiyana Bandha in yoga. The knees slowly bend until reaching the limit keeping the heels on the floor, then knees slowly extend to return to the starting position. As the knees bend, they track over the middle toe, so whether the dancer is in a parallel or turned-out position, the angle of rotation in the hip, knee, and foot matches. This means the dancer is not twisting in the knee or ankle joint, but stabilizing a rotation from the hip joint, the safest technique for producing turnout. Full- or Grand Plié bends the knees further bringing the pelvis lower, possibly between the knees with the thighs parallel to the floor at the lowest point, with spinal alignment and neutral pelvic alignment intact. In yogic philosophy, the action of plié is centered around the 1st Chakra in the legs and pelvis. From a solid foundation and proper alignment, energy can flow throughout the Nadis, and engagement our deep core musculature is important to maintaining posture and balance. How does this all relate to coaching and our larger experience of life? If we don't continue to practice the basics, of whatever technique we specialize in, we won't improve as artists and we must attend to our fundamental needs first before further learning and accomplishment can take place. Here are some of my favorite sources for more: Dictionary and Technical Manual of Classical Ballet by Gail Grant Basic Principles of Classical Ballet: Russian Ballet Technique by Agrippina Vaganova The Cecchetti Method of Classical Ballet Theory and Technique by Cyril W. Beaumont and Stanislas Idzikowski Ballet Pedagogy: The Art of Teaching by Rory Foster The Ballet Companion by Eliza Gaynor Minden For more information about my classes and videos about ballet technique, dance, yoga, and coaching, please visit my website at ablythecoach.com

Classical ballet began in Europe, but now people around the world participate. Join Murray and Tamika in this Flashcast as they discuss the evolution of classical ballet and the historic rise of Misty Copeland, Principal Dancer of the American Ballet Theatre. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Classical ballet began in Europe, but now people around the world participate. Join Murray and Tamika in this Flashcast as they discuss the evolution of classical ballet and the historic rise of Misty Copeland, Principal Dancer of the American Ballet Theatre. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we are joined by our friend, Tricia Albertson, Principal dancer with Miami City Ballet. Raised in Santa Cruz, CA, she began her ballet training at The Studio School of Classical Ballet. She attended summer programs at San Francisco Ballet School and the School of American Ballet (SAB) before joining SAB for the year-round […] The post (181) Tricia Albertson, Principal with Miami City Ballet appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

This week we are joined by our friend, Tricia Albertson, Principal dancer with Miami City Ballet. Raised in Santa Cruz, CA, she began her ballet training at The Studio School of Classical Ballet. She attended summer programs at San Francisco Ballet School and the School of American Ballet (SAB) before joining SAB for the year-round […] The post (181) Tricia Albertson, Principal with Miami City Ballet appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com.

In this podcast, we'll be hearing from ex-ballet dancer, choreographer and composer Kasper Cornish, who enjoyed success as a professional dancer for many years. We'll hear about some of his career highlights and his passion for ballet and music (he considered being a professional musician before making the decision to become a dancer). But we'll be mainly focusing on Kasper's work in music composition, which he has concentrated more on since retiring from professional performing. Kasper talks lucidly about his creative and research methods when writing for dance as opposed to abstract music. And he explains some of the challenges when working with musicians in a class setting, as well as the invaluable opportunity a dance class presents for a composer to trial new material. Many thanks to Kasper for kindly taking the time out of his day to talk to me before teaching at The Place! Published on 7th February 2020; recorded at Sadler's Wells on 15th January 2020. Kasper Cornish began his dance training at the age of 10 with Sara Phillips in 1984 and graduated from Central School of Ballet in 1993 after which he joined Ballet Wales, touring the UK in productions of The Swan and Cinderella. Performing work ranged from Ballet Dancer to Wrestler for the BAFTA award-winning Channel 4 series Faking It to creating the title role in The Snowman (Birmingham Repertory Theatre, West End and BBC film of the stage show). Other credits include The Phantom of The Opera feature film and dancing the role of "Slavemaster" for the national tour of the stage show. He played the Prince of Transylvania in the National Theatre production of My Fair Lady at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, was a founding member of Just Desert Dance Co. and as a freelance principal artist danced popular ballet pas de deux as far afield as Japan. He was principal ballet dancer at Glyndebourne in 1996 as well as understudy to Zoltan Solymosi and toured France and Switzerland in Maurice Bejart's Bolero with Sylvie Guillem. He has taught Classical Ballet and Pas de Deux since 1997 for performing arts colleges, international summer schools, dance companies and open classes. Choreographic work includes The Classical Brits, Comedy Shuffle (BBC3), "Canvas Bag" for Tim Minchin, The Terence Higgins Trust, Nickleodeon TV, movement for actors in feature films and "Degas – A Passion for Perfection" (Exhibition on Screen). Kasper's music compositions include six ballet class albums, music for dance, a brass quintet, clarinet sonata, Oratorio for Baritone - choir & string orchestra, Christmas carols, string quartet, song cycles and works for solo piano. www.kaspercornish.bandcamp.com

Creating Harmony, Fluency and Elegance in Dressage from a Background in Classical Ballet (Listeners' Choice)    Contact Details for this Episode are available on    www.HorseChats.com/NicoleMagoffinLC   Music - BenSound.com   Interviewed by Glenys Cox

Episode 2: Anne Fowler and the Columbia Classical Ballet On this special bonus episode of the Koger Center Arts Roundup, Nate meets with Anne Fowler to talk about the history and future of the Columbia Classical Ballet! They have an upcoming performance of Coppelia on Oct. 18, 2019.Koger Center Arts Roundup is hosted by Nate Terracio and produced and edited by Lauren Smith; the theme music was written by Steve Borders.

Rhee talks about the daunting challenges of running a dance studio. Our everyday struggle such as the way in which to retain the students you have enrolled, arranging payment plans and juggling life's other obligations with being a dance studio owner all can cause headaches and sleepless nights. If you are struggling with these, you are not alone. This episode is just the "pick me up" you will need to help you feel supported.

Are you a dance teacher?  Are you a dance studio owner? Do you love dance? Then you will love hearing from Rhee Gold, dance teacher, motivational speaker and passionate dance business owner. Gold’s mission is to inspire dance people to appreciate the gift that dance offers all who experience it. He encourages teachers to be unique, make their own mark on the field and to have the confidence to follow the path that best suits their goals for success. We will be releasing episodes each fortnight, commencing April 5. Get in touch with us on our Facebook page - or on our website. The program is co-hosted and produced by dance studio owner Stacey Morgan from Port Macquarie Performing Arts in Australia.  Rhee Gold's DanceLife Podcast, another Morgan Media production.

Creating Harmony, Fluency and Elegance in Dressage from a Background in Classical Ballet   Time Stamps and Contact Details for this Episode are available on  www.HorseChats.com/NicoleMagoffin   Music - BenSound.com   Interviewed by Glenys Cox

Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of The business of Dance Podcast. Today I am back with another amazing guest here on the show. Today I will be interviewing the fantastic Sharon Saunders who is the creator and owner of Sharon Saunders Dancers, which is a studio located in Bendigo Australia. Sharon commenced classes in Marong in 1992. The school expanded to Kangaroo Flat, Victoria Australia in 1994. In 1999 Sharon & her husband Damien built a fully equipped dance studio in the heart of Kangaroo Flat. Technique and the fundamentals of dance are taught through the internationally recognised Australian Teachers of Dancing syllabus. They pride ourselves in bringing some of Australia's best teachers and dancers to Bendigo each year.   Sharron’s Bio: Sharon grew up in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, she began dancing at the age of three years. Sharon studied Jazz, Tap, Ballet and Calisthenics. In later years her biggest influence in dance was studying Classical Ballet and Jazz with Peter Faux of Peter Faux Dance Ensemble in Melton. She also loved Youth Theatre and was involved in many productions as an actor and dancer. Sharon discovered her love for teaching at the age of 17 when she started assistant teaching with Peter Faux; she married and moved to Bendigo in 1988 and started a family soon after. Sharon has worked in Pharmacy and cosmetics, also as a host with Humphrey B Bear, and as a dance teacher for over 30 years! In 1992 Sharon opened her own dance school in Marong Hall. From there the school grew with a second school at Healthworks in Kangaroo Flat. The Marong and Kangaroo Flat studios grew rapidly while under her direction and soon merged in Kangaroo Flat. Sharon later built her own purpose built a studio in Kangaroo Flat where they still are today. Sharon was a member of The Australian Theatrical Dance Inc for 20 years. Sharon is now an Affiliate member of The Australian Teachers of Dancing Limited and excited to share their syllabi with her students and take advantage of their ongoing professional development opportunities.  Sharon loves all aspects of dance; it is her life! She is honoured to share her passion of dance with others – this is evident through the countless number of students who have danced until adulthood at SSD (and proudly 3 students are currently working as SSD teachers). Lifelong friendships are constantly formed by Parents and students at SSD. Sharon’s mission was always to provide quality dance education in a caring and friendly environment. Sharon continues to run SSD with great passion and enjoyment. She also keeps a close eye on all dancers often relief teaching different classes and is always working behind the scenes to ensure SSD runs smoothly and efficiently!   Sharon Saunders Dancers: http://www.sharonsaundersdancers.com/studio-2   For more Business Of Dance please, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram @claireosheacoaching. If you have any questions, topic suggestions or wish to be a guest on the podcast please contact us at podcast@businessofdance.net. Hosted By: Claire O’Shea  

Join Jenn McRobbie as she interviews author Cheryl Ale on the writing and publishing of her book, The Spark: The Legacy that Changed the Dance World.  Cheryl explains The Spark as something which lives in all of us. "It is the awareness, the anticipation, the a-ha of everyday," she told Dr. Angela Lauria of The Author Incubator. She explained that it's based on classical ballet specifically, which needed to get "that spark" again.  Ballet was the subject which she naturally chose for her book since she grew up with this legacy, with her mother believing that dance could straighten her body. There was an alignment not just of the physical, but also a spiritual awakening. The Spark is for creative artists and dancers-turned-teachers who are now struggling with the complexities of teaching.   Read more and download the transcript: Cheryl Ale on The Author Incubator  

Today's episode is a fun and rich conversation with a like mind-body-souled woman doing her untamed thing in her very unique and powerful way. What I admire about Rashida so much is her resilience. As a black woman, a full-figured woman, and a lesbian, she has faced all kinds of shaming and discrimination in her life. We explore how she not only got through it, but flourishes anyway. Two big aspects of that being creative expression and her relationship to God. We went all in on the God conversation and I'm hoping for those who don't prefer to use the term "God" you can hang in there anyway and get the nuggets that apply to any belief system. Plus lots more. Enjoy! About Rashida KhanBey: Rashida KhanBey (Rashi) is an Actor, Filmmaker, Sacred Dance & Movement Instructor born and raised in Chicago,IL. Rashida is on a mission to help women come back to life from the numbness caused by unresolved past pain and trauma that has kept women living lives that are less than the vibrant and joyful experience that is our birthright. With over 20 years of professional training and performance experience in various styles of dance from Pan-African Diasporic Movement to Classical Ballet, Theatre performance and production Rashi illuminates the healing power behind activating the dance + storytelling as vehicles for change in our daily lives. Rashi believes that it is through visceral movement & telling our stories without shame that help us step back into the most untamed version of ourselves. And that untamed essence being the very thing that reconnects to a personal and real relationship with God. In this episode, Rashida shares: 1. Moments of initiation 2. Prayer as a form of surrender 3. Permission, sensuality, and developing a personal relationship with God

After an accomplished professional Classical Ballet career in South Africa, multiple trips around the world performing in production shows for a top cruise line, Rika Keck moved to NY. Since 1997, she established herself as an expert in sport-specific exercise, post – surgery rehabilitation and posture correction.In 2006, she founded NY Integrated Health, LLC, a Holistic Nutrition, Exercise and Wellness company. The mind-body philosophy of the company is founded onCustomized Nutrition, Exercise, and Physiological Stress Management. Her extensive Nutrition, Health and Chronic Disease education bridges the gap from Clinical Nutrition to Functional Medicine and she has established collaborations with like-minded physicians across the US. For more information, visit her go here .https://selfdiscoveryradio.com/2016/09/23/16-39-nourish-heal-thrive-with-rika-heck/ 

After an accomplished professional Classical Ballet career in South Africa, multiple trips around the world performing in production shows for a top cruise line, Rika Keck moved to NY. Since 1997, she established herself as an expert in sport-specific exercise, post – surgery rehabilitation and posture correction.In 2006, she founded NY Integrated Health, LLC, a Holistic Nutrition, Exercise and Wellness company. The mind-body philosophy of the company is founded onCustomized Nutrition, Exercise, and Physiological Stress Management. Her extensive Nutrition, Health and Chronic Disease education bridges the gap from Clinical Nutrition to Functional Medicine and she has established collaborations with like-minded physicians across the US. For more information, visit her go here .https://selfdiscoveryradio.com/2016/09/23/16-39-nourish-heal-thrive-with-rika-heck/ 

The Magical World of Artist Judy Mastrangelo For most of her life, Judy has been drawing and painting in all genres, from Realism, to Impressionism and Abstractionism. She paints a wide variety of subjects, but various forms of Fantasy have always been the closest to her heart. This includes Fairy Tales, Myths, and New Age Art. All of Nature is alive to Judy, and she trys to show this in her paintings. She loves the Greek and Roman Myths in which they personify Spirits of Nature, and also enjoys painting Deities of Trees, Water, Earth, Air, Gods and Goddesses, etc. Judy has taught Art, Modern Dance and Classical Ballet, and Drama to adults and children and also created a Community Theater Group, presenting classical literature, including Fairy Tales and Shakespeare, on stage. At this time she has decided not to teach anymore, and to devote herself solely to her Art Work.  Judy's art has been licensed in many fields, such as for prints and posters, wall coverings, puzzles, calendars, greeting cards, and embroidery kits, etc. I've illustrated several children's books, including “Antique Fairy Tales”, “The Sandman and Other Sleepy Time Rhymes”, “Tales of Shakespeare”, and “Pollyanna”. She both wrote and illustrated her book “What Do Bunnies Do All Day?”, published by Ideals. Currently Judy is writing and illustrating several new books on Fairies, Elves, Angels, etc. Judy daydreams about her paintings for a while before putting them on canvas. This preliminary technique of “Mind Painting” helps her to develop an imaginative Work of Art. For more information visit: judymastrangelo.com

A long time friend and cabaret pal, Little Lady Luscious, sits down with Rosie for a good old chat. Topics include: Ballet Days; Pro Stage Management; Prettiest Street in Newcastle; Best Secret Santa Ever; Taking Over the Road; Preferential Van Treatment; International Creativity; Racially Insensitive Ballet; Enjoying Yourself; Disney Burlesque; Backstage Cameraderie; Interesting Stages; Producing Journeys and Going Back Up Ladders; Sneezy the Dwarf; Rosie Reveals a Worst Moment; Amazing Performers at LLL's New Cabaret Night; Gin and Glitter.About Little Lady Luscious:Possibly the world’s tinest dancer, a beautiful Ballet and Burlesque performer.  Little Lady Luscious began life as Little Miss in New Zealand as a classical Burlesque performer.  On her return to the UK she changed her name and style.  Trained in Classical Ballet she has returned to her roots and her routines are now performed en pointe.  As a ballerina she fell in love with her pointe shoes.  So she dusted them off and began to combine Classical Ballet and Classical Burlesque.  Creating beautiful routines which tell stories of love, loss, strength and Doctor Who.A regular performer at The Cavendish Arms in Stockwell and Battersea Mess and Music Hall.  She has performed all over London in such places as Madame JoJos, Paper Dress Vintage, Roxy Bar and Screen and Battersea Barge.  She has performed at Cabaret Roulette, Finger in the Pie Cabaret, Cheese n’ Crackers, Cavalcade of Cabaret, the World Burlesque Games and London Burlesque Festival.Website: www.littleladyluscious.co.ukFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LittleLadyLusciousTwitter: https://twitter.com/LittleLLusciousLuscious Cabaret: https://www.facebook.com/LusciousCabarethttp://ia601400.us.archive.org/6/items/RKVB10LittleLadyLuscious/RKVB%2010%20-%20Little%20Lady%20Luscious.mp3Thanks for listening, performance fan! If you have any questions, suggestions or comments, please either comment on the blog below or SEND ROSIE AN EMAIL!

In this episode I talk with Trygve Cumpston who was born in Des Moines, Iowa. He trained at the School of Classical Ballet and Dance, Orlando Ballet School and San Francisco Ballet School. Mr. Cumpston joined The National Ballet of Canada as a RBC Apprentice in 2012 and joined the Corps de Ballet in 2013.     Recently, Mr. Cumpston danced in the Canadian premiere of Nijinsky by John Neumeier as well as The Nutcracker and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.   Also in this episode I share with you my first ever giveaway - and your chance to win.  My previous guest and "Curtain Call" dance photographer Kent Becker has graciously offered to send a large print to one lucky listener.  Go to his website at notmydayjobphotography.com to browse through the photos and then send me your request at BalancingPointe@gmail.com.  Drawing will be held June 6th - so best of luck and keep listening!

Ballet Mistress Ursula Hageli explores the evolution of Classical Ballet with reference to the Royal Academy of Arts exhibition Degas and the Ballet: Picturing Movement. With Royal Ballet dancers Leanne Cope and Lauren Cuthbertson.

As the Royal Ballet rehearses Christopher Wheeldon's 'Alice in Wonderland', its first new full-length ballet in 15 years, Peter Aspden talks to Royal Ballet principal Tamara Rojo, Sadler’s Wells artistic director Alistair Spalding and FT critic Clement Crisp. Does 'Alice' represent a return to traditional values? Are ballet companies doing enough to encourage new work? And, what is the relationship between classical ballet and contemporary work? Produced by Griselda Murray Brown See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ashley Lobo joins us on Audiogyan to share his philosophical thoughts and connect the dots of the western world to India's spirituality through dance. Mark Twain once said, “Work like you don't need the money. Dance like no one is watching. And love like you've never been hurt.” Seems like Mark Twain knew one of the secrets of Bhagwad Gita. Do things without any expectations. To explore these philosophical thoughts and connect the dots of the western world to India's spirituality through dance, I have Ashley Lobo with us Audiogyan. He needs no introduction for people in the field of performing arts. But for those who don't know, Ashley is considered to be a spearhead of international dance in India. His career in performing arts comprises of over 35 years of performing, choreographing, and teaching - in India and overseas. Questions * Is dance creation, invention, or discovery? Why dance is considered so divine art form? Did Dance start as a solo activity or a group? * You engage with Jazz, Classical Ballet, Contemporary, Urban, and Funk. What is your overall process of reconciling age-old traditions of yoga with contemporary dance movements? Can you also talk about the Prana Paint technique? * "Prana Paint" for me is an indicator of a person going deep enough to understand spirituality and philosophy. Can you talk about Dance as a means of self-help? All throughout since this art form existed to the current times of social fragmentation, stress, and most important, anxiety. * In one of your articles published in 2017 during your Agni production through Navdhara India Dance Theatre (NIDT), you mentioned "Passion can create or destroy. In creating we destroy. And in destroying we create." - Can you elaborate on that, please? I am interested in knowing what got destroyed as we kept evolving dance as an art form / as a practice. * What is the long term future of dance form? From the world view of Online, Social distancing norms to group dances, couples dancing to know each other or a solo performer the only person in Auditorium. What are your thoughts and views?