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“My job was to dance so well that it didn't matter who favored me or why.” That's a line from the compelling new memoir by world-renowned ballerina Joy Womack, “as told to” podcast guest Elizabeth Shockman. Together, in (dare we say it?) balletic prose, the two recount Womack's storied career as the first American woman to dance under contract for the Bolshoi Ballet Theater in Moscow. “The dancers beside me were tired, pale after months of clouded winter skies,” they write in Behind the Red Velvet Curtain: An American Ballerina in Russia. “They bent and bowed, their bodies corded with muscle, like sallow stalagmites that had mushroomed off the floor of a cave.” Womack's story offers a first-hand glimpse of the cutthroat world of ballet, complete with acts of violence and intrigue, tales of eating disorders and body shaming, and profiles of legendary Bolshoi coaches who encouraged obsessive devotion and imposed their uncompromising standards on their young charges. And yet beneath the ugliness of graft and competition, the author's love of dance and her appreciation for the place ballet holds in Russian culture fairly leap off the page, as she reflects on the intersection of art and politics and exposes the shadowy underbelly of the world of professional ballet. First-time collaborator Elizabeth Shockman is a public radio journalist based in Minnesota. Her work has been featured on National Public Radio, Public Radio International, Minnesota Public Radio, and the BBC. She has previously written for Reuters, The Moscow Times, and other publications. She first met Joy Womack on assignment for Reuters in Moscow and spent over a dozen years collaborating with her on this book. (Yes, Elizabeth agrees, that's a very long time to work on one project, but as she shares in this episode of As Told To: The Ghostwriting Podcast, it sometimes happens that life and career take center stage, both for an author and her subject, as memoir waits in the wings.) Learn more about Elizabeth Shockman: Instagram Twitter BlueSky Joy Womack Instagram Joy Womack Facebook  Please support the sponsors who support our show: John Kasich's Heaven Help Us (now available for pre-order) Ritani Jewelers Daniel Paisner's Balloon Dog Daniel Paisner's SHOW: The Making and Unmaking of a Network Television Pilot Heaven Help Us by John Kasich Unforgiving: Lessons from the Fall by Lindsey Jacobellis Film Movement Plus (PODCAST) | 30% discount Libro.fm (ASTOLDTO) | 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 when you start your membership Film Freaks Forever! podcast, hosted by Mark Jordan Legan and Phoef Sutton Everyday Shakespeare podcast A Mighty Blaze podcast The Writer's Bone Podcast Network Misfits Market (WRITERSBONE) | $15 off your first order  Film Movement Plus (PODCAST) | 30% discount Wizard Pins (WRITERSBONE) | 20% discount

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

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

A fascination for dysfunctional, outsider characters in real life stories has led James Napier Robertson across the stage, small screen, and big screen.  The filmmaker has found huge success telling kiwi stories like The Dark Horse starring Cliff Curtis, and 2020's Dame Whina Cooper biopic.  Napier Robetson is going global with a story about one of the only American women ever to take part in the Russian ballet, Joy Womack, in his new film Joika.  He told Jack Tame that he's been really struck by Joy's story, even back when he saw it just by chance.  The filmmaker joined Tame to discuss the journey of making the film.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello Everyone! I am super excited for us to speak with Joy Womack. I really resonated with joy as we had similar dreams, and similar goals of learning in Russia. Joy is an extremely determined and ambitious women. She is always creating big goals in her head and taking her life where the oppurtunity is, not afraid to try and go for it. A really inspiring dancer and women. Let's meet Joy! ------- Follow me on social media @balletwithisabella Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok | YouTube Try our BWI learning platform! 14 day free trial to the BWI platform https://balletwithisabella.com/select-a-plan/ * My website - Online classes and courses Memberships to enhance you training Live classes and more! https://balletwithisabella.com MOST RECENT CLASSES AND COURSES GRAND ALLEGRO COURSE https://balletwithisabella.com/course/grand-allegro-course/ MAT MADNESS 14 DAY CHALLENGE https://balletwithisabella.com/course/mat-madness/ ADVANCED POINTE BARRE https://balletwithisabella.com/class/pointe-barre/ * Book a private lesson with me https://balletwithisabella.com/1-to-1-lessons/ * Listen to my podcast to enhance your mindset as a dancer! become more confident, with higher self esteem and self belief. Join thousands of listeners! https://open.spotify.com/show/72hZ7nnhKSG97VofHYPBOW?si=8ebb73d9aedf425e * Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balletwithisabella * Follow me on TIKTOK www.tiktok.com/@balletwithisabella Join the BWI Community! Your secret weapon to excellence https://balletwithisabella.com/select-a-plan/

#33 Meet Joy Womack, a talented ballerina with a passion for classical ballet. Born in California, Joy started her ballet training at a young age and soon became a rising star in the dance world.Joy's dedication and hard work paid off when she was accepted into the prestigious Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow, Russia. Despite facing numerous challenges, including language barriers and cultural differences, Joy persisted and eventually became the first American to graduate from the academy.Since then, Joy has danced with renowned ballet companies all around the world. In addition to her career as a ballerina, Joy is also an advocate for the arts and has worked to promote ballet education and awareness. She has shared her experiences and insights through interviews, lectures, and social media, inspiring others to pursue their passions and dreams.Join us as we chat with Joy about her life as a ballerina, her experiences in the dance world, and her advice for aspiring dancers. We'll also explore the challenges and rewards of pursuing a career in the arts and the importance of supporting the next generation of artists.Joy's Instagram: @Joy.WomackFollow us @SportiveAFHosted by: @AudstarFreeman

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

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

Audrey & Mia are contestants on Season 3 of World of Dance specializing in hip-hop and krumping. Their mentors are Season 2 competitors, BDash & Konkrete and they are here to continue to put krumping in the spotlight. For more dance news, visit DanceNetwork.tv: Tessandra Chavez Brings Unity LA Back to the Spotlight on #WorldofDance:http://bit.ly/2Uf8gAA Gregory Dean Tackles Tradition With Royal Danish Ballet's 'Cinderella':http://bit.ly/2YgGL8B Related #ToThePointe interview, BDash & Konkrete: http://bit.ly/2u26K5x For more dance news, visit DanceNetwork.tv: It's Time for IMDb to Give Choreographers Their Own Category: http://bit.ly/2SO6dmR 'American Soul' Shows the Impact 'Soul Train' Had on Dance History: http://bit.ly/2Bmlaly Related #ToThePointe interview with Joy Womack: http://bit.ly/2CxQhYT HELPFUL LINKS: Website - http://popcorntalk.com Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/ ABOUT POPCORN TALK: Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Alison Stroming is a professional ballerina who trained at School of American Ballet and the JKO School at American Ballet Theatre. She went on to become a company member of ABT's Studio Company, Alberta #Ballet, Ballet San Jose and Dance Theatre of Harlem. She's the found of AS Dancewear, which has a focus on female empowerment. For more dance news, visit DanceNetwork.tv:It's Time for IMDb to Give Choreographers Their Own Category:http://bit.ly/2SO6dmR'American Soul' Shows the Impact 'Soul Train' Had on Dance History:http://bit.ly/2BmlalyRelated #ToThePointe interview with Joy Womack: http://bit.ly/2CxQhYT HELPFUL LINKS: Website - http://popcorntalk.com Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/ ABOUT POPCORN TALK: Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Maggie Kudirka, aka “Bald Ballerina,” was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer at the age of 23. The diagnosis put her ballet career with the Joffrey Concert Group on hold. Here is her incredible story. For more dance news, visit DanceNetwork.tv Tiler Peck Steps Outside Her Comfort Zone in Hulu’s ‘Ballet Now’: http://bit.ly/2LzGBT2 Peter Martins’ Departure From New York City Ballet: The Game-Changing Moment In Ballet: http://bit.ly/NYCBMartins Interview with ballerina Joy Womack: http://bit.ly/2CxQhYT HELPFUL LINKS: Website - http://popcorntalk.com Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/ ABOUT POPCORN TALK: Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of t --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Popcorn Talk Network, the online broadcast network that features pop culture discussion, news, interviews and commentary and Dance Network, the digital network dedicated to showcasing all styles and genres of dance, proudly present “To The Pointe with Kristyn Burtt”, a show that goes behind the scenes in the commercial dance industry. Kristyn chats with the hottest dancers and choreographers in the TV and film. From hip-hop to ballroom, To The Pointe delivers all of the inside scoop you've been looking for. On today's episode of “To The Pointe with Kristyn Burtt”, we're talking to Joy Womack. Read more about ‘SYTYCD’ on DanceNetwork.tv NappyTabs: http://bit.ly/2nga5h4 Gaby Diaz: http://bit.ly/2iGN29V Nigel Lythgoe: http://bit.ly/2m0J4Ko Visit our website: https://popcorntalknetwork.com Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk Visit the Dance Network's website: http://www.dancenetwork.tv/

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