Podcast appearances and mentions of nena gilreath

"Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guest Artistic Director, Nena GilreathIn this engaging conversation, on this week's episode of "Dance Talk” ® , host Joanne Carey chats with  Nena Gilreath, artistic director of the dance company located in Athens, Georgia, Ballethnic and former dancer with Dance Theatre of Harlem. Nena shares with us her extensive journey in the world of dance, from her humble beginnings in North Carolina to her impactful role in founding the Ballethnic Dance Company. She discusses the challenges she faced, the importance of mentorship, and the power of dance as a means of expression and social change. Nena emphasizes the significance of community in dance and reflects on the profound impact that art can have on individuals and society as a whole.Mrs. Gilreath is a graduate of the North Carolina School of the Arts where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance. She began her career by moving to Atlanta and joining the Ruth Mitchell Dance Theatre.  She later joined the Dance Theatre of Harlem, touring nationally and internationally.  In 1988, Ms. Gilreath returned to Atlanta to dance with the Atlanta Ballet.  Finally, on January 15, 1990, along with husband and choreographer Waverly T. Lucas, II they created Ballethnic Dance Company. She has implemented numerous outreach programs including the BUDDY Project through the Atlanta Project, which served as a model for the existing Danseur Development Project.  Ms. Gilreath currently serves as co-founder and co-artistic director of Ballethnic Dance Company and Ballethnic Academy of Dance. She continues her original role as a dance artist and mentor for many young dancers as well as assisting Mr. Lucas in creating Ballethnic's unique style. Ms. Gilreath was creative Loafing's 2000 Best of Atlanta Critics Pick-Best Dancer; she received Atlanta Business League's Success Against the Odds Award in 2001. She, along with Mr. Lucas, received the 2002 Global Diversity Business Exchange Atlanta Entrepreneur Award. In addition, Ms. Gilreath is a recipient of the 2003 Pinnacle Leadership Award. Nena and Waverly were recently selected as the December 2006 Lexus Leaders of the Artsby Georgia Public Broadcasting. Nena was also recognized in Atlanta Magazine's December 2006 issue as one of the “Top Twenty Women in Business”. She is also the recipient of the 2007 Charles Loridans Award. She also received the 2008 Atlanta NAACP President's Award for their positive influence on today's youth.Learn more about Balletnic and their programshttps://ballethnic.org/“Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real."⁠⁠⁠https://dancetalkwithjoannecarey.com/⁠⁠⁠Please leave us a Review.Please help support the podcast:⁠⁠⁠https://gofund.me/e561b42ac⁠⁠

For the first time in 31 years of performing, Atlanta's Ballethnic Dance Company has been invited to perform in Washington D.C. as part of a week-long celebration in recognition of Juneteenth. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present a special performance series, “Reframing the Narrative” featuring Ballethnic Dance Company, Dance Theatre of Harlem and Collage Dance Collective. I had the honor of speaking with Nena Gilreath, Co-Founder of Ballethnic Dance Company to discuss more about the upcoming historic performances and more. MORE INFO: June 14–19, 2022 in the Kennedy Center Opera House with the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra TICKET INFORMATION Tickets start at $29. Tickets can be purchased on the Kennedy Center website, at the Kennedy Center box office or by calling Instant Charge at (202) 467-4600. Patrons living outside the Washington metropolitan area may dial toll-free at (800) 444-1324. For all other ticket-related customer service inquiries, call the Advance Sales Box Office at (202) 416-8540. #Juneteenth #juneteenthcelebration #ballet #dance

Today on The Caregiver Dave Celebrity Segment, Dave and Neil will interview Waverly Lucas of Ballethnic.   Perseverance, innovative ideas, and community support are just some of the ways Atlanta's Ballethnic ballet company not only survived, but is continuing to thrive, despite mandated theater shutdowns and quarantine restrictions surrounding the COVID pandemic during the past two years.     Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director Nena Gilreath says they stepped up their outdoor performances to help with social distancing, work masks during performances, selected venues carefully making certain they followed health guidelines and increased virtual performances.     And now, for the first time in 31 years of performing, Atlanta's Ballethnic Dance Company has been invited to appear at the prestigious Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. as part of a week-long celebration called, “Reframing the Narrative,” showcasing Black ballet artists. (scheduled for June 14-19). They will be joined by the Dance Theater of Harlem & other Black-identifying ballet dancers across the U.S.    This type of inclusion has special significance to Ballethnic, a company that more than 30 years ago was established with the vision that there needed to be a professional, Black-led Ballet company in the South that could represent the possibilities of a professional career for many overlooked and undervalued Black dancers and dancers of other ethnicities.       Meanwhile, Ballethnic Co-Founders, Co-Artistic Directors, dancers, choreographers and husband and wife team Nena Gilreath and Waverly T. Lucas are also looking ahead, thinking about who will continue to take the reins of their company forward in the future.    

Lois Reitzes interviews Okorie Johnson, also known as OK Cello, about his new album, "Beacon"; and Nena Gilreath and Waverly Lucas, co-founders of Ballethnic Dance Company, as well as dancer Karla D. Tyson about the organization.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lois Reitzes interviews Nena Gilreath and Waverly Lucas, co-founders of Ballethnic Dance Company, as well as dancer Karla D. Tyson about the organization; and Nicole A. Moore of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights about their virtual event for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Blending African dance and classical ballet, Ballethnic is 27-year old dance studio in East Point. It attributes its launch and success to nearby Spelman and Morehouse Colleges. Founders Waverly Lucas and Nena Gilreath detail the amenities they believe are needed in the area. Insider's Insights is specifically for business owners and investors seeking opportunities in the Tri-Cities region surrounding Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. This podcast is the qualitative story of business owners, civic leaders, educators and property owners.

Welcome to Ballethnic Dance Company's weekly podcast. We begin our 3 week teaching series in which we will discuss how to recognize a good dance teacher, the importance of developing strong technique in your students, effective teaching methods and ways a teacher can build their students confidence while teaching proper technique.Ms. Nena Gilreath co-founder of Ballethnic Dance company introduces the teaching series in this podcast.

Welcome to Ballethnic Dance Company's weekly podcast. We begin our 3 week teaching series in which we will discuss how to recognize a good dance teacher, the importance of developing strong technique in your students, effective teaching methods and ways a teacher can build their students confidence while teaching proper technique.Ms. Nena Gilreath co-founder of Ballethnic Dance company introduces the teaching series in this podcast.

An introduction to Ballethnic Dance Company to the world of podcasting! Tune in to learn more about the Ballethnic Dance Company. http://www.ballethnic.org

An introduction to Ballethnic Dance Company to the world of podcasting! Tune in to learn more about the Ballethnic Dance Company. http://www.ballethnic.org