Podcast appearances and mentions of orlando ballet

Anamarie McGinn is the School Director for Central Florida Ballet. She has received training from prestigious schools all over the U.S. such as; American Ballet Theatre, Boston Ballet, Miami City Ballet, and Joffrey Ballet School. She danced professionally  with Orlando Ballet for 19 seasons, dancing under Fernando Bujones, Bruce Marks, Robert Hill, and Jorden Morris. In 2006, at the American Dance Competition, Anamarie was awarded the Gold Medal in the Senior Classical division as well as The Fernando Bujones “Excellence Award.”  Anamarie received her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Central Florida.  During her tenure with Orlando Ballet, Anamarie also held the title of Company Rehearsal Assistant, where she worked closely with the company and Artistic Staff to stage choreography and run rehearsals.  Anamarie received her ABT Teaching Certification, and was on the teaching faculty for Orlando Ballet School for over 15 years. Takeaways from our conversation:-always give it your all whether in rehearsal, class, or performance-explore how you can move in different techniques and styles-advocate for yourself inside and outside of the studio - a dancer's life is uniqueThanks for listening to our conversation, thanks for sharing this episode with a friend and for leaving a review. Learn more about Anamarie and Central Florida Ballet.You can learn more about dance education and career planning for dancers at theballerinatist.com

Christopher Alloways-Ramsey recently took the helm at Orlando Ballet School, and we sat down with him to discuss his vision, challenges, and what's next for the school. In this episode, he shares his thoughts on the structure of the academy, including postgraduate levels, recruitment pathways, and how Orlando Ballet transitions dancers from student to professional. We also cover audience questions, including details on the school's new college credit collaboration, summer intensive plans, and support for pre-professional dancers navigating career decisions. As a bonus, be sure to listen to the end for an announcement about an exciting new program being launched by the school. You can learn more about Orlando Ballet School at these links: OBII and Trainee Programs Read Summer Reviews of Orlando Ballet School Read Year-Round Reviews of Orlando Ballet School More Links: Support Ballet Help Desk Buy Corrections Journals Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk Facebook: BalletHelpDesk Ballet Help Desk Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future License code: MGAW5PAHYEYDQZCI

In this episode Aanchal shares what the Arts especially dance, mean to her and how she started many art-based programs for people with Downs Syndrome, Parkinsons', and Post-Partum Depression in addition to writing a children's book for kids with anxiety, all while being a medical student. Aanchal Shah is a member of the FSU COM Class of 2025. She has been a dancer ever since she was 2 years old and enjoys performing, competing, and choreographing. Aanchal graduated from the University of Florida in 2021 with a B.S. in Psychology as well as a Certificate in Dance in Medicine. She spent all four years of her undergraduate career researching the connection between the arts and medicine through the Center for Arts in Medicine at UF. She founded Down to Dance: a free evidence-based dance program to help improve the fine motor skills, cognitive functioning, and emotional/social well-being of individuals with Down Syndrome. Aanchal now serves as a senior advisor for Down to Dance and has helped it grow from a local organization into a national organization, providing free workshops to 58 different locations across the nation. In medical school, Aanchal worked with faculty, the Chapman Foundation,  and 16 like-minded medical students to help create the FSU COM Arts in Medicine Volunteer Program (AIM). During AIM's inaugural year, Aanchal and the AIM board worked hard to develop partnerships and community programs such as the Dance for Parkinson's Program, Music for Alzheimer's Program, and Visual Arts program for pediatric and geriatric populations. As senior advisor, she works closely with each new board to ensure the quality, expansion, and sustainability of AIM. AIM has expanded to several locations across Florida including Orlando, Fort Pierce, Pensacola, Sarasota, and Marianna. Aanchal recently collaborated with the Orlando Ballet to create dance tutorials in support of maternal mental health. The Movin' with Momma series are dance tutorials that moms can do from the comfort of their own homes while holding their babies in baby carriers. These free and accessible dance workshops were published on the FSU COM AIM Dance Database in May 2024 for moms suffering from postpartum depression/anxiety.Aanchal's passion for arts and medicine became the driving force behind her published children's book “Dr. Didi's Guide to Anxiety-An Art Based Approach” available on Amazon. This book helps teach children about evidence-based art methods that can be used to help with symptoms of anxiety. Book: https://a.co/d/8siF9AS Aanchal ShahM.D. Candidate | Florida State University College of Medicine | Class of 2025FSU Women's Health Day Mental Health DirectorFormer President of Dermatology Interest GroupFounder of Arts in Medicine Volunteer Program https://med.fsu.edu/aim/home 

Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Maddy Michielssen, the CEO of Mpowered Fitness, who earned her Pro card at 2023 Nationals with the Overall win. She grew up a Ballet dancer with the Orlando Ballet before quitting at the age of 15 and took up weight training & wakeboarding. After a major accident, she put wakeboarding to bed and got into college at the University of Florida. She began training clients then, but also battled with her own eating disorder. After moving home and graduating, Maddy was put on a SLEW of medications, each with side effects, which lead her to I began on the journey to studying nursing as well as functional medicine. At that same time, she hired a bodybuilding coach and competed in her first show, knowing the feedback would be to gain weight.    Fast forward 4 years and she was healthy, thriving, and growing her own functional prep/lifestyle coaching business, FREE from medications and with a CLEAN bill of health. Maddy now uses her knowledge to empower, inspire, and cultivate healing and growth in other women -- whether they want to compete, get off of medication, or reconcile their relationship with food.    TOPICS COVERED -her journey to self-love -leveraging bodybuilding to heal -posing/lifestyle/contest prep coaching -having a family of bodybuilders/wellness advocates -trusting yourself -moving past the scale -shifting mindset of bodybuilding -being gracious -dating as a competitor -female competition -gut issues   CONNECT WITH CELESTE: Website: http://www.celestial.fit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html CONNECT WITH MADDY: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madsmichiefitness/ TikTok: Madsmichiefitness Youtube: madsmichiefitness   TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 7:30 getting into wakeboarding 10:30 healing eating disorder through bodybuilding 20:01 different approaches to tracking 30:05 positive reinforcement for negative actions 34:20 losing & finding your identity 46:35 beneficial habits 47:53 isolating in prep & dating 57:00 female competition 1:18:10 eating disorders and control 1:28:40 starting her business 1:34:35 how she works with clients 1:40:41 the biggest things people miss 1:47:17 changes in her last prep 1:51:20 advice for competitors CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE POST SHOW BLUES COACHING SERIES   LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM   FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE

Ballet Help Desk sat down with Vanessa Léonard, Director of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Anna McCowan-Johnson Aspirant Program. She covered not only how the program is structured, but how dancers work with the main company, where dancers get jobs and also how students can audition to join the program. Ms. Léonard also covers the unique challenges that dancers face when trying to dance in a country that isn't their own, especially when it comes to visa issues. Tune in to hear more about this unique Canadian company! Interested in auditioning for Royal Winnipeg Ballet School? Video auditions being accepted through June 1, 2024: https://www.rwb.org/school/professional-division/audition/video-auditions/   Royal Winnipeg Aspirant Program Ballet Help Desk Submit Year-Round Reviews Support Ballet Help Desk Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk Vanessa Léonard Bio Originally from Edmonton, Alberta, Vanessa Léonard has been gracing the studios and stages of the Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet since 1994 as a student, principal dancer, and ballet master. In 2021, Ms. Léonard was honoured to be appointed as Director of the RWB's Anna McCowan-Johnson Aspirant Program. She received her early training from the Edmonton School of Ballet and the RWB School Professional Division before being hired into the RWB Company in 1997. During a fifteen-year career, Ms. Léonard portrayed the lead female role in many well-known works; the first of such roles was in David Nixon's Butterfly when Nixon picked her from the corps de ballet to perform the lead. In the 2001/02 season she worked with Sir Peter Wright to dance the dramatic and technical role of Giselle. Other roles that Ms. Léonard enjoyed dancing include Odette/Odile in Galina Yardonova's staging of Swan Lake, Princess Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty, Lucy in Mark Godden's Dracula, Pamina in Mark Godden's The Magic Flute, the tender Cours D'Amour in Mauricio Wainrot's Carmina Burana and the lead role of Nancy in Val Caniparoli's A Cinderella Story. Ms. Léonard is known for roles that have been created on her including Tinker Bell in Jorden Morris' Peter Pan; Destiny in Mauricio Wainrot's Carmen, The Passion; March Hare in Shawn Hounsell's Wonderland; and Natalie in Jorden Morris's Moulin Rouge® – The Ballet. In 2009 Ms. Léonard danced the role of Juliet in Rudi van Dantzig's Romeo & Juliet for which she was called “simply stunning” by the Winnipeg Free Press. Ms. Léonard has appeared as a guest artist internationally, performing in galas with the Compania Nacional de Danza in Mexico City, the Benios De La Danse in Moscow, the 10th and 13th International Ballet Festivals of Miami, and the Encore International Dance Festival in Quebec. She has also been invited to dance with various companies and schools in full-length productions of Nutcracker, Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty in Canada, the USA and Spain. In 2009, Peter Quanz selected Ms. Léonard to perform a new piece called In Tandem at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City and at the 2010 Canada Dance Festival in Ottawa. As part of the Cultural Olympiad for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games she performed the lead in Iztik Galili's Hikarizatto. Since retiring from dance in 2013, Ms. Léonard has staged and coached many ballets for the RWB Company, Professional Division and Aspirant program. She has also staged full length ballets for Orlando Ballet, Louisville Ballet and the National Ballet of Cuba and has enjoyed guest teaching for schools and companies around the world.

A discussion of the highs and lows in Central Florida's arts community in 2023, including the ongoing fall out of the Basquiat exhibit at the Orlando Museum of Art, record county arts funding, a new name for the Orlando Rep, and 50 years of the Orlando Ballet.

Orlando's own professional orchestra has served over 187,000 patrons, 85,000 children and families and 1 million students for the last three decades. The orchestra is comprised of musicians from around the world. Riff On This sat down with founding board member and French hornist Mark Fischer and clarinetist Seok Hee Jang, a fairly new member of the orchestra who moved to Orlando this year, holding the second chair. Fischer has been with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra since its inception and recalls how different it was back in the early 90s. “When we began in 1993, we started as an orchestra that was really a service organization and our attitude was very entrepreneurial,” Fischer said. “It started very small, just performing Chamber Orchestra works in churches and it was about three years before we could build up enough financial capital to be able to present our first concert in the Bob Carr Theater”. Working closely with the Orlando Opera Company and Orlando Ballet as well as the school systems, the OPO was able to grow and expand over the years. “So here we are, 30 years later, and now we walk into the new Steinmetz Hall, where I still pinch myself,” Fischer said. “Every time I walk on the stage, I look at the look up at the hall, I think this is unbelievably beautiful.” Jang shared a similar sentiment about the new Steinmetz Hall. “For me as a new musician in the orchestra, I can't imagine being here at a better time starting at a better time than our 30th anniversary season,” Jang said. “It's such a piece of work, a piece of art, really, it makes us sound so much better. It's a privilege to play in the hall.” Jang said the move to Florida has been amazing and everyone has been extremely welcoming. He's excited to work alongside the amazing musicians at the OPO. Fischer said starting out on the administrative side of the orchestra and doing the business side of things for so many years, that now he is back playing with the orchestra it's been nice to appreciate the artistic side of things again. “I think Gil Yamaha said it best. He said, ‘This hall is an instrument. It's not just a room. It's an instrument.' It's a spectacular space. And in the future, I believe that this venue will cause the Orlando Philharmonic to become a more refined ensemble over time and already has in their first season, but it is a real joy to make music there,” Fischer said. Be sure to listen to the latest episode of Riff On This to hear more about how Fischer and Jang got started as a classical musician along with more amazing stories from the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. You will also get the latest on the rest of the season, plus a little inside information on what to expect next season as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines converse with Catherine Linder from the Orlando Ballet. Catherine uses her passion for dance to advocate for the inclusion of arts in education to enable children and students to become more conscious, creative, and innovative. Tune in to learn about Orlando Ballet's commitment to expanding opportunities to allow children with varying abilities to express themselves through the art of dance.  Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305Don'tebook (Practical Access), Twitter (@AccessPractical), or Instagram (@Practical_Access).

From Winter Park, FL to West Side Story, Dan and Mike welcome actress, dancer, singer, and fellow Rollins College alumni Isabella Ward to the Oh Brother podcast. A self-proclaimed proud Latina, Isabella recently heated up the silver screen as “Tere” in Director Steven Spielberg's adaptation of West Side Story.  Born in Barberton, Ohio, Isabella moved to Florida at a young age and wasted no time pursuing her love of performing.  After stints with the Orlando Ballet and performing at the Annie Russell Theatre, Isabella completed her Masters in Musical Theatre from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland before landing her first feature role in 2018 for West Side Story.  Now living in Los Angeles with the love of her life Rufus, we believe her abuela would be proud of her performance in this, her first podcast interview!#westsidestory #actress #dancer #singer #isabellaward #ballet #moviesFind Isabella Ward on social media and check out her website!@isabellawardisabellaward.com For all things Oh Brother, visit their official website at https://ohbpodcast.com and don't forget to subscribe to the Oh Brother podcast on YouTube.Oh Brother theme music: Dave Diaz @RevdrumAudio production: Emily Viadero @emm_vidsCover Art: Andrea Benham https://www.prodcutionsbyandrea.comFind Oh Brother on social mediaInstagramTwitterFacebookOh Brother can be found on all major podcast platforms:Apple PodcastsSpotifyPandoraAmazon MusiciHeartRadioActress Karissa Lee Staples Cinematographer and Producer Johnny Derango

Have we got a real bumper of an episode for YOU! This week the man—the myth—the legend, Joseph Gatti stopped by the pod, and oh did he bring it!! Topics include (but are not limited to) that time he invented a new pirouette combination at the NY IBC, stories of working with the great Fernando Bujones, the key to making your feet look better (that I guarantee you've never heard before), what it takes to run a company and why he chose to start his company United Ballet Theatre in 2018! Plus we go deep into the Gatti Method and talk about the ways he and United Ballet Theatre are changing the ballet world forever.Joseph Gatti is the founder and director of United Ballet Theatre (UBT) and United Ballet Theatre Academy (UBTA) in Orlando, FL. He has been a soloist with Boston Ballet, a principal with Cincinnati Ballet and Corella Ballet, guest principal with Orlando Ballet, and has danced in galas across the world and won numerous ballet competitions.Host: Kealan McLaughlinGuest: Joseph Gatti@BalletGatti@UnitedBalletTheatre@UBT.academyhttps://www.athletesofart.org/Two Two Guys can be reached at:Instagram and Facebook:@twotwoguysEmail:twotwoguyspod@gmail.comLeave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments over the next few days to train your body in a different way than you're used to. They say variety is the spice of life ;)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021. ‘Crisis level': Seminole fire chief asks public to limit 9-1-1 use amid flood of COVID-19 calls (:35) Leaders of Central Florida Community Arts, Orlando Ballet, and Holocaust Center leaving (4:02) Another Joel Greenberg lesson: Give counties authority over tax collector spending | Editorial (8:15)

Food Tip Friday Avoiding The Dreaded "Freshman 15" Source: https://www.thewholedancer.com/college-dancers-avoid-the-dreaded-freshman-15/ The Whole Dancer Creator: Jess Spinner is a former professional ballet dancer turned Health Coach and founder of The Whole Dancer. She supports dancers in reaching their body goals through one on one coaching and her online course, The Dancers' Best Body Program. For more on Jess or The Whole Dancer visit thewholedancer.com Author: Jessie Frazier. Jessie trained at The Rock School West and later the Rock School in Philadelphia. She has attended summer intensives at Nashville Ballet, Orlando Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, and BalletX. Jessie has danced with companies in the Philadelphia and New York areas including: BalletFleming, Ballet 180, Dance del Bello, Ballet des Ameriques, Benjamin Briones Ballet, and Axons Dance Theater. Jessie holds a BA in Writing for the Media and Journalism from UMass Amherst. While dancing, she wrote grants and press materials for companies she performed with. She was a content contributor for The Whole Dancer for two years. She now works in arts development, working with American Ballet Theatre, The Rock School, and New York Live Arts. Are you practicing your tip for the day? Share with us on social media and tag @dancetipsdaily to be shared on our platform! Don't forget to follow us on IG and Facebook @dancetipsdaily! Stay up to date with DTD & Subscribe to the once a month newsletter at www.dancetipsdaily.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dance-tips-daily/support

Wellness Wednesday Summer Break Anxiety Source: https://www.thewholedancer.com/summer-break-anxiety/ Author: Jessie Fraizer Jessie trained at The Rock School West and later the Rock School in Philadelphia. She has attended summer intensives at Nashville Ballet, Orlando Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, and BalletX. Jessie has danced with companies in the Philadelphia and New York areas including: BalletFleming, Ballet 180, Dance del Bello, Ballet des Ameriques, Benjamin Briones Ballet, and Axons Dance Theater. Jessie holds a BA in Writing for the Media and Journalism from UMass Amherst. While dancing, she wrote grants and press materials for companies she performed with. She was a content contributor for The Whole Dancer for two years. She now works in arts development, working with American Ballet Theatre, The Rock School, and New York Live Arts. The Whole Dancer CEO: Jess Spinner. Jess is a former professional ballet dancer turned Health Coach and founder of The Whole Dancer. She supports dancers in reaching their body goals through one on one coaching and her online course, The Dancers' Best Body Program. For more on Jess or The Whole Dancer visit thewholedancer.com About Elizabeth Barchi, MD, Staff Physician at Harkness Center for Dance Injuries Dr. Barchi is a board-certified pediatrician with an added qualification in pediatric sports medicine. Her early career with Brandywine Ballet sparked both her passion for dance medicine and her career in the innovation of medical care and training of dancers. During her fellowship training at NYU School of Medicine, she studied dance medicine under the mentorship of Dr. Rose and Dr. Weiss. She is thrilled to be a part of the groundbreaking medical and research teams at Harkness Center for Dance Injuries. About Phillippa Zeignhardt: Philippa danced professionally with the Hamburg Ballet in Germany for 6 years before retraining as a counselor. She founded StageMinded.com in 2011 to equip dancers with the mindset skills they need to survive and succeed in the industry. Philippa is also School Counselor and Performance Psychology teacher at The Australian Ballet School and is mum to 2 crazy little kids. For more information about Philippa, go to Stageminded.com Are you practicing your tip for the day? Share with us on social media and tag @dancetipsdaily to be shared on our platform! Don't forget to follow us on IG and Facebook @dancetipsdaily! Stay up to date with DTD & Subscribe to the once a month newsletter at www.dancetipsdaily.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dance-tips-daily/support

We sit with Kobe Courtney from the Orlando Ballet. We talk about realizing he would rather dance than play football at a young age. Moving to Pittsburgh alone to learn ballet at 15. Learning under intense French teachers in San Francisco. Trying out for the Orlando Ballet while injured. Finding inspiration in all things.

Self-Love Saturday Grooving With Your Roomies Source: https://www.thewholedancer.com/living-with-roommates/ Author: Jessie Frazier. Jessie trained at The Rock School West and later the Rock School in Philadelphia. She has attended summer intensives at Nashville Ballet, Orlando Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, and BalletX. Jessie has danced with companies in the Philadelphia and New York areas including: BalletFleming, Ballet 180, Dance del Bello, Ballet des Ameriques, Benjamin Briones Ballet, and Axons Dance Theater. Jessie holds a BA in Writing for the Media and Journalism from UMass Amherst. While dancing, she wrote grants and press materials for companies she performed with. She was a content contributor for The Whole Dancer for two years. She now works in arts development, working with American Ballet Theatre, The Rock School, and New York Live Arts. About The Whole Dancer: Jess Spinner is a former professional ballet dancer turned Health Coach and founder of The Whole Dancer. She supports dancers in reaching their body goals through one on one coaching and her online course, The Dancers' Best Body Program. For more on Jess or The Whole Dancer visit thewholedancer.com Are you practicing your tip for the day? Share with us on social media and tag @dancetipsdaily to be shared on our platform! Don't forget to follow us on IG and Facebook @dancetipsdaily! Stay up to date with DTD & Subscribe to the once a month newsletter at www.dancetipsdaily.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dance-tips-daily/support

Wellness Wednesday How To Improve Your Memory For Dance Source: https://www.thewholedancer.com/how-to-improve-your-memory-for-dance/ Author: Jessie Frazier Jessie trained at The Rock School West and later the Rock School in Philadelphia. She has attended summer intensives at Nashville Ballet, Orlando Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, and BalletX. Jessie has danced with companies in the Philadelphia and New York areas including: BalletFleming, Ballet 180, Dance del Bello, Ballet des Ameriques, Benjamin Briones Ballet, and Axons Dance Theater. Jessie holds a BA in Writing for the Media and Journalism from UMass Amherst. While dancing, she wrote grants and press materials for companies she performed with. She was a content contributor for The Whole Dancer for two years. She now works in arts development, working with American Ballet Theatre, The Rock School, and New York Live Arts. Jess is a former professional ballet dancer turned Health Coach and founder of The Whole Dancer. She supports dancers in reaching their body goals through one on one coaching and her online course, The Dancers' Best Body Program. For more on Jess or The Whole Dancer visit thewholedancer.com Like what you heard? Give us a 5 star rating or share with a friend to help us keep bringing the best dance content to you! Don't forget to follow us on IG and Facebook @dancetipsdaily! Stay up to date with DTD at www.dancetipsdaily.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dance-tips-daily/support

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Metro Orlando retains title as nation’s most dangerous for pedestrians (:27) Behind the scenes: See how Orlando Ballet’s new Great Hall will make magic (3:37) Berry delicious tastes of the Florida Strawberry Festival (7:06) Weather presented by Del Webb (10:27)

As the daughter of Cuban immigrants, this former Miss Pennsylvania USA, Kailyn Perez has a passion and love for this country which inspired her to pursue a legal career! She has been in the TV and fashion industry, walking the runway for Mercedes Benz International Fashion Week to  studying on full-scholarship at New York City Ballet at the age of 16 and dancing professionally in college with the Orlando Ballet. After landing an internship with the Office of White House Counsel, she made her way to D.C. in the beginning of 2020 and served the Executive Office of the President for 2 months. Back in her hometown of Tampa, FL she's working as a state prosecutor. ..learn how she navigated this journey and found her purpose. 

Finance Friday Dancer's Grocery Store Hacks Author: Jessie Frazier Jessie trained at The Rock School West and later the Rock School in Philadelphia. She has attended summer intensives at Nashville Ballet, Orlando Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, and BalletX. Jessie has danced with companies in the Philadelphia and New York areas including: BalletFleming, Ballet 180, Dance del Bello, Ballet des Ameriques, Benjamin Briones Ballet, and Axons Dance Theater. Jessie holds a BA in Writing for the Media and Journalism from UMass Amherst. While dancing, she wrote grants and press materials for companies she performed with. She was a content contributor for The Whole Dancer for two years. She now works in arts development, working with American Ballet Theatre, The Rock School, and New York Live Arts. Source: https://www.thewholedancer.com/grocery-shopping-in-a-city/ Don't forget to follow us on IG and Facebook @dancetipsdaily! Stay up to date with DTD at www.dancetipsdaily.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dance-tips-daily/support

KATIA GARZA es originaria de Piedras Negras Coahuila, México, y se formó en la Escuela Superior de Música y Danza de Monterrey. Tras graduarse, en 1995, se unió a Ballet de Monterrey y después de seis meses fue ascendida a solista y un año después, a bailarina principal, bajo la dirección de Fernando Bujones. En el año 2000, Katia se unió al Orlando Ballet como bailarina principal, cargo que ocupó durante 14 años. Actualmente dirige el Mobile Ballet. Sigue a Katia en Instagram: https://bit.ly/3mbOEaf DANS - Suscríbete, síguenos y disfruta de cada episodio en: - Spotify: https://spoti.fi/35XzLT2 - Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3886nw3 - Instagram: https://bit.ly/34TL1jR - WWW.DANS.MX

Author: Jessie Frazier Jessie trained at The Rock School West and later the Rock School in Philadelphia. She has attended summer intensives at Nashville Ballet, Orlando Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, and BalletX. Jessie has danced with companies in the Philadelphia and New York areas including: BalletFleming, Ballet 180, Dance del Bello, Ballet des Ameriques, Benjamin Briones Ballet, and Axons Dance Theater. Jessie holds a BA in Writing for the Media and Journalism from UMass Amherst. While dancing, she wrote grants and press materials for companies she performed with. She was a content contributor for The Whole Dancer for two years. She now works in arts development, working with American Ballet Theatre, The Rock School, and New York Live Arts. Original Blog: https://www.thewholedancer.com/knee-and-ankle-alignment-in-ballet/ Website accessibility: Jess Spinner is a former professional ballet dancer turned Health Coach and founder of The Whole Dancer. She supports dancers in reaching their body goals through one on one coaching and her online course, The Dancers' Best Body Program. For more on Jess or The Whole Dancer visit thewholedancer.com Dr. Edery-Altas (interviewed and featured in blog by Jessie Frazier) received a bachelor's degree in neuroscience and a doctorate in physical therapy from Columbia University. She is a former professional ballet dancer, who danced as a member of both the Pennsylvania Ballet and the Boston Ballet. Are you practicing your tip for the day? Share your video on social media and tag us @dancetipsdaily to be shared on our platform! Don't forget to follow us on IG and Facebook @dancetipsdaily! Stay up to date with DTD at www.dancetipsdaily.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dance-tips-daily/support

This week’s Barre Talk guest is Jorden Morris, Orlando Ballet’s newest artist in residence. A former principal dancer with Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Jorden Morris choreographs, teaches, and directs for prestigious dance companies across the country. In addition to premiering two full-length productions with Orlando Ballet this season, Morris will be a guest teacher at Orlando Ballet School’s summer intensives for the next two years and continue working with the company through the 2021-22 season. Morris’ ballet’s “Moulin Rouge” and “Peter Pan” will premiere in Orlando in February and April 2021 respectively.

This week's Barre Talk guest is Kansas City Ballet Music Director, Ramona Pansegrau. Pansegrau has been called one of the best ballet pianists in the world. She was the music director for Tulsa Ballet for nine years, and conductor of the Tulsa Symphony orchestra for ballet performances prior to joining Kansas City Ballet in October 2006. Pansegrau’s other ongoing engagements include Music Director and Conductor for the USA International Ballet Competition and a guest conductor for Orlando Ballet.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: -How Dr. Barchi from the Harkness Center for Dance Injuries cares for her dancers -Tips for what forms of cross training to execute -Self-Reflection questions Don't forget to follow us on IG and Facebook @dancetipsdaily! Stay up to date with DTD at www.dancetipsdaily.com Join the community conversations in our private facebook group. The exclusive dance community for only DTD listeners, authors and producers. Like what you heard? Give us a 5 star rating or share with a friend to help us keep bringing the best dance content to you! Original Article: https://www.thewholedancer.com/cross-training-while-injured/ Author: Jessie Frazier Incredible Doctor interviewed within the article: Elizabeth Barchi of Harkness Center NYC Jessie Frazier trained at The Rock School West and later the Rock School in Philadelphia. She has attended summer intensives at Nashville Ballet, Orlando Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, and BalletX. Jessie has danced with companies in the Philadelphia and New York areas including: BalletFleming, Ballet 180, Dance del Bello, Ballet des Ameriques, Benjamin Briones Ballet, and Axons Dance Theater. Jessie holds a BA in Writing for the Media and Journalism from UMass Amherst. While dancing, she wrote grants and press materials for companies she performed with. She was a content contributor for The Whole Dancer for two years. She now works in arts development, working with American Ballet Theatre, The Rock School, and New York Live Arts. Jess Spinner is a former professional ballet dancer turned Health Coach and founder of The Whole Dancer. She supports dancers in reaching their body goals through one on one coaching and her online course, The Dancers' Best Body Program. For more on Jess or The Whole Dancer visit thewholedancer.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dance-tips-daily/support

This week’s guest is Abdur-Rahim Jackson graduate of The Juilliard School, former Principal Dancer with The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Broadway performer. He has created ballets for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Complexions Contemporary Ballet and Orlando Ballet. Abdur-Rahim co-choreographed Beyoncé "Halo" music video and choreographed the LED sections of Beyoncé "Crazy in Love" Super Bowl XLVII Halftime performance on CBS. He has also choreographed the Salt-N-Pepa Lane Bryant Campaign, L'Oréal/Matrix and JCPenney Salons Hair and Fashion Shows across the country.

#004 On this episode we're joined by Dr. Sabrina Atkins from Orlando Sports ChiropracticDr. Sabrina and I were in the same quarter at Life University many many years agoSince then she's grown a highly successful practice and is the chiropractor for the Orlando Ballet and the Orlando Magic.And actually, a few weeks after we recorded this episode, she was chosen to be the official chiropractor for the NBA bubble in Orlando during the Covid shutdown of 2020.Dr. Sabrina's clinic website is:  www.orlandosportschiropractic.comYou can find us at:  www.chirocompass.comTo join our facebook community go to: www.facebook.com and search for "the chiro compass"

This week’s Barre Talk guest is an internationally recognized stager and coach, Susan Jones. Susan is currently a Regisseur at American Ballet Theatre where she danced with the Company for eight successive seasons. She was appointed Regisseur in 1980. Next year will mark 50 years since Jones joined ABT! Jones has staged works for Orlando Ballet including Don Quixote and Sinatra Suite. Her ABT stagings include George Balanchine’s Symphonie Concertante, Agnes de Mille’s Fall River Legend, Twyla Tharp’s Push Comes to Shove, Bach Partita, The Brahms-Haydn Variations, and many others.

Did you like what you just heard? Your rating helps us continue to grow and dance into the ears of others! Your feedback also helps us curate the show to what your interests and needs are. Drop us a few stars and a line when you've got the time! Don't forget to follow us on IG and Facebook @dancetipsdaily! Stay up to date with DTD at www.dancetipsdaily.com Original Article: https://www.thewholedancer.com/benefits-of-taking-lower-level-classes/ Author: Jessie Frazier Jessie trained at The Rock School West and later the Rock School in Philadelphia. She has attended summer intensives at Nashville Ballet, Orlando Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, and BalletX. Jessie has danced with companies in the Philadelphia and New York areas including: BalletFleming, Ballet 180, Dance del Bello, Ballet des Ameriques, Benjamin Briones Ballet, and Axons Dance Theater. Jessie holds a BA in Writing for the Media and Journalism from UMass Amherst. While dancing, she wrote grants and press materials for companies she performed with. She was a content contributor for The Whole Dancer for two years. She now works in arts development, working with American Ballet Theatre, The Rock School, and New York Live Arts. The Whole Dancer: Jess Spinner is a former professional ballet dancer turned Health Coach and founder of The Whole Dancer. She supports dancers in reaching their body goals through one on one coaching and her online course, The Dancers' Best Body Program. For more on Jess or The Whole Dancer visit thewholedancer.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dance-tips-daily/support

As we continue to strive to reach wider audiences, this week's Barre Talk episode is in Spanish featuring Orlando Ballet Company dancers, Luis Gonzalez and Israel Zavaleta Escobedo. Luis and Israel chat with Robert about their training, careers, and life at Orlando Ballet. Luis Gonzalez joined Orlando Ballet in 2012 through 2015. From there, he joined Joffrey Ballet in 2015. Gonzalez returned to Orlando Ballet for the 2019/20 season. Israel Zavaleta Escobedo joined Orlando Ballet’s second company in 2018 after attending the OBS Summer Intensive. He spent two years as a member of Orlando Ballet’s Second Company. Escobedo was promoted from Company Apprentice to Main Company member for the 20/21 season.

This episode Sara & Tom are joined with Orlando Ballet's own Artistic Director Robert Hill. They discuss the challenges the ballet has overcome to keep producing and have upcoming performing arts shows with the pandemic.

Did you like what you just heard? Your rating helps us continue to grow and dance into the ears of others! Your feedback also helps us curate the show to what your interests and needs are. Drop us a few stars and a line when you've got the time! Don't forget to follow us on IG and Facebook @dancetipsdaily! Stay up to date with DTD at www.dancetipsdaily.com Original Article: https://www.thewholedancer.com/coping-with-burnout-in-dance/ Author: Jessie Frazier Jessie trained at The Rock School West and later the Rock School in Philadelphia. She has attended summer intensives at Nashville Ballet, Orlando Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, and BalletX. Jessie has danced with companies in the Philadelphia and New York areas including: BalletFleming, Ballet 180, Dance del Bello, Ballet des Ameriques, Benjamin Briones Ballet, and Axons Dance Theater. Jessie holds a BA in Writing for the Media and Journalism from UMass Amherst. While dancing, she wrote grants and press materials for companies she performed with. She was a content contributor for The Whole Dancer for two years. She now works in arts development, working with American Ballet Theatre, The Rock School, and New York Live Arts. The Whole Dancer: Jess Spinner is a former professional ballet dancer turned Health Coach and founder of The Whole Dancer. She supports dancers in reaching their body goals through one on one coaching and her online course, The Dancers' Best Body Program. For more on Jess or The Whole Dancer visit thewholedancer.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dance-tips-daily/support

This week Robert Hill is joined by Orlando Ballet dancers, Kate-Lynn Robichaux and Rachele Eusebione! Kate-Lynn joined the Orlando Ballet Company in 2011 and has danced many principal roles during her career. Rachele spent two years with the Orlando Ballet Second Company and was recently promoted to the main company as an apprentice for the 20/21 season. Kate-lynn and Rachele speak with Robert about their training, careers and life at Orlando Ballet.

This week’s Barre Talk guest is Broadway producer, director and co-founder of Apples and Oranges Arts, Tim Kashani! Pamela and Tim Kashani sponsored Orlando Ballet’s Dance Accelerator program which is modeled after the Kashanis’ “Theater Accelerator,” An immersive musical theatre intensive development accelerator for promising storytellers. Tim Kashani serves on the Orlando Ballet Board of Directors.

Joshua Vickery, Founder and Executive Director of Central Florida Community Arts, joins Robert Hill on this week’s Barre Talk. CFCArts strives to make the arts affordable and accessible and uses the arts as a catalyst to create change in the community in a variety of ways. Joshua and Robert talk about the partnership between Orlando Ballet and CFCArts, the arts community in Orlando, and Joshua’s journey into the arts.

Mother-daughter duo Yan Chen and Chloe Misseldine join Robert Hill on this week’s Barre Talk! Yan Chen is a former soloist at American Ballet Theater and current Ballet Master at Orlando Ballet. Following in her mother’s footsteps, Chloe Misseldine is currently an apprentice with American Ballet Theater. Chloe began her training as a child at Orlando Ballet School before joining American Ballet Theatre Studio Company in 2018.

Robert chats with world-renowned choreographer, Val Caniparoli and former principal dancer, now ballet stager, Maiqui Mañosa! The three talk about time spent at Orlando Ballet preparing for the now postponed performance of Lambarena, their careers, and an exciting project they’re working on remotely during the pandemic.

Robert sits down with Krista Ledden, former company dancer with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and Twyla Tharp Dance. Krista is an Orlando Ballet Board member and fitness thru dance instructor at Orlando Ballet School. The two talk about Krista’s career, her philanthropy at Orlando Ballet, her popular BeMoved class and dancing at any age!

Robert sits down with Orlando Ballet company dancers, Adam Boreland and Matthew Cunningham to talk about their wickedly entertaining roles in Orlando Ballet's "Cinderella" from the 19/20 season, and their journeys becoming professional ballet dancers.

Phillip Broomhead is a former Principal Dancer with The Royal Ballet and Houston Ballet and the current Orlando Ballet School Director. Phillip joins Robert for a conversation about their careers, how Orlando Ballet School is navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, and what they are most proud of at Orlando Ballet.

Robert sits down with former Dance Theatre of Harlem Principal ballerina, Charmaine Hunter who now serves as Orlando Ballet’s Director of Community Enrichment. The two talk about their professional careers, the importance of accessibility within the dance world, and how they see the future of ballet.

Welcome to Barre Talk with Robert Hill, Artistic Director of Orlando Ballet. Delve into Robert’s career as he interviews incredible artists, artistic directors and even fans! A podcast for those who have an interest in the world of dance and the people who inhabit it.

Filing unemployment in Florida Universal parks closed through May 31st No date set to reopen public schools Some car insurance companies offer refunds during stay-at-home order Orlando Ballet cancels rest of the season    

Orlando, experience three classics like never before happening 'This Week In Art'.- Opening Wednesday, Orlando Shakes hosts the classic adventure, The Three Musketeers, running through March 22.- Friday, lOrlando Ballet Company and School starts their run of the Disney classic Cinderella presented by the Orlando Ballet, running through Sunday.- This Saturday, Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra performs 'Hansel & Gretel' as part of their Symphony Storytime Series at The Plaza Live series.You've know them all. Now get out and experience a new take on these classics.

Orlando's arts communities are definitely feeling the Christmas cheer. Are you? Get in the spirit by connecting with your city. It's "This Week In Art".- Friday at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, see a holiday classic, The Nutcracker, presented by Orlando Ballet, running through December 23.- Thursday through Saturday, Central Florida Community Arts hosts Tis the Season! A Holiday Extravaganza. Experience the powerful 300 voice community choir, rockin' musicians of the symphony orchestra, as well as the high-kicking, spectacular members of the CFCArts Dance Company for what has become one of Central Florida's most celebrated holiday traditions!- Wednesday, enjoy live storytelling at Orlando Story Club: Homecoming at Downtown Arts District Orlando. Anyone with a story can put their name in the hat for a chance to share.- Hear Christmas classics performed by Bach Festival Society of Winter Park this Saturday and Sunday at Knowles Memorial Chapel.- Sunday, Orlando's inclusive dance troupe, Chance 2 Dance, hosts The Nutcracker Reimagined: An Inclusive Retelling of a Classic.

Need a great date night idea? We've got a great Christmas themed date night idea for you in this episode! Brian reports on Yelp's Noche Tropical... a true taste of Orlando which was hosted at the Orlando Science Center. We talk Hungry Pants, which is now open! Stephanie gives us a report on Epcot's Eat to the Beat and her beloved Hanson. We also talk about breast augmentation awareness. We finish by chatting about Orlando Ballet's beautiful Vampire Ball! 

Be part of Orlando’s vibrant arts and culture scene. Connect through one of these experiences. It's "This Week In Art."- This Friday, Saturday, & Sunday is Winter Park Weekend of the Arts. Downtown Winter Park will serve as the location for family-friendly art activities. The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art is free all three days and Bach Festival Society of Winter Park presents Voctave: Orchestral Debut.- Also on Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, Bailamos! Presented by Orlando Ballet, a night of latin dance, at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.- Saturday at The Mennello Museum of American Art, Indie-Folkfest hosts vendors, food, and, of course, lots of folk music.- Sunday, 2019 Dragon Parade Lunar New Year Festival happens in Mills50, starting with a parade at 11.Get out and experience your city.

Have you seen our installations in partnership with OUC - The Reliable One lighting up Orlando? Cole is bringing you "This Week In Art" from the one in front of Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.- This weekend, the Orlando Ballet Company and School opens their season with Carmina Burana, presented by Orlando Ballet.- Also happening downtown, the Orlando Story Club: Down to the Wire is Wednesday at The Abbey.- Get in the Halloween spirit with Phantasmagoria. Friday through Monday, they're bringing their Victorian horror stories to the John & Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center for Phantasmagoria IX "Homecoming" - Orlando Dates.- Get extra freaked out at The Birds, showing at the Garden Theatre all this month. If you've ever seen Alfred Hitchcock's classic film, you know you're in for something scary.Don't miss Immerse 2018 from the Creative City Project, happening October 19 & 20!

ORLANDO! We're back breaking down a trifecta of artistic events happening this week. There's no excuse to be bored.Know of anything else happening this week? Drop it in the comments.- Art Gallery at Mills Park has a new show opening Monday.- Friday through Sunday, Orlando Ballet presents, Contemporary Wonders, a night with three distinct performance: NY-based choreographer Jessica Lang’s From Foreign Lands and People, Arcadian Broad's Mad Hatter’s Wonderland, and Robert Hill and Sisaundra Lewis's Love Is.- Friday, listen to your own currated playist while watching improv dance at Coby Project presents Unspecified at The Orange Studio.Get out and experience someting new!

This week on From the HeART, Joshua Vickery and Mary Thompson Hunt host leadership from the Orlando Ballet. 

Cole takes center stage at the Orlando Repertory Theatre to bring you three events happening this week in the Greater Orlando Area.- Running every Saturday & Sunday through April 8, the Orlando Rep presents Madagascar - A Musical Adventure.- This weekend only, a classic love story is given new life in Orlando Ballet presents Arcadian Broad's, Beauty & the Beast at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.- Starting on Friday, the 85th Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival showcases 225 artists all across Winter Park's Central Park.What are you doing this week? Let us know which of these events you cannot miss, or better yet, share even more art events in the comments.

This week on From the HeART, Joshua Vickery and Mary Thompson Hunt sit down with Artistic Director of Orlando Ballet, Robert Hill and dancers Arcadian Broad, Nick Patterson, Adam Boreland.

We sat down with Cole NeSmith to talk about cultivating art, creating a community, and how Orlando used art to heal after the Pulse tragedy. Cole is an artist, actor, writer, producer, and the executive director of the Creative City Project, an annual arts event in Downtown Orlando featuring collaborations with Cirque du Soleil, Orlando Ballet, The CFCArts Orchestra, and over 1000 artists, performers, and musicians.

Brooklyn Mack is originally from South Carolina, and is a dancer with The Washington Ballet. He began his dance training at age 12 with the Pavlovich Dance School under Radenko Pavlovich and Milena Leben before receiving a scholarship to study at the Kirov Academy of Ballet. Brooklyn then apprenticed with the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago and later joined American Ballet Theatre’s Studio Company. Before joining The Washington Ballet, Brooklyn spent three seasons as a principal dancer with Orlando Ballet. He has performed internationally in Venezuela, Latvia, Japan, and many others. He has won many awards and medals, including the gold medal at the legendary International Ballet Competition in Varna, Bulgaria, the oldest ballet competition in the world. He was one of only three Americans ever to win. Most recently, Brooklyn was featured in Ebony Magazine, the Grio’s Top 100, and was named as a top “25 [dancers] to watch” by Dance Magazine. In 2015, Brooklyn and Misty Copeland made history at the Kennedy Center in D.C. as the first two African-American leads in a major production of Swan Lake. Notes from the show: Brooklyn has always danced, but discovered ballet at 12 years old. Growing up in South Carolina, there were lots of stereotypes and misconceptions about ballet and male ballet dancers. At an annual gala, he was blown away by the athleticism of the ballet dancers. Brooklyn really loved football and wanted to try out. His mom wouldn't take him to tryouts. He asked her, "If you take me to tryouts, I'll take ballet lessons." His mom was shocked. His Mom researched and decided on the Pavlovich Dance School under Radenko Pavlovich. He attended 6 days a week. Brooklyn took two buses to class each day. Ballet became like "wisteria." He got a scholarship to the Kirov Academy of Ballet. He made a pact with himself: "If you're not a soloist by the age of 21, you'll go back to school and pursue football." He started out loving bravura roles like those in Dox Quixote and The Pirate, but then really took to more romantic roles. "If I can move them in some way, then I don't really care what any artistic person has to say that much, because it's for the audience, first and foremost." At the Chicago Dancing Festival in Millennium Park, there were almost 12,000 people.He felt "invincible" because of the energy he was getting from the audience. The Bowie & Queen show at the Kennedy Center in DC came close in energy level despite the audience being one tenth the size of the Chicago show. When Brooklyn watches a recording, he picks himself apart. It's hard for him to enjoy watching a recording. When you have reached a certain level, you need to find someone you trust, who understands artistry, someone who is invested in you. Pavlovich is one of Brooklyn's favorite coaches to this day. "He's almost like a Dad to me." Brooklyn performs with the Columbia Classical Ballet each year for the LifeChance International Gala of the Stars. Brooklyn danced with Misty Copeland for the first time in 2015--and made history--in the Kennedy Center's "Swan Lake." Brooklyn admires Misty's ambassadorship for bringing ballet to young people through her appearances in commercials such as Under Armour. His first job was with the Joffrey Ballet. He is very much a perfectionist.; every day is the pursuit of perfection. The small linking steps in ballet are so important; they make a leap sparkle. Brooklyn was able to do the big "tricks" during his first year and a half, but they were very unrefined. The smaller steps and techniques refined the more showy tricks. Winning Gold Medal at Varna was a moment of "Wow, I can't believe I did that." Everyone who has won is a legend. Being listed among them is still surreal. "Was that a dream?" The hardest ballets, though he doesn't feel like they're hard when he's dancing, include "Romeo and Juliet" and "Swan Lake." Adagio is uncommon for a male dancer; it is very slow and you have to control every element. "It's like the difference between 20 fast push-ups and 20 eight count push-ups." Brooklyn usually gets into character, but he does sometimes talk to himself during a performance. He has fallen only once during a performance, and his memory of it is priceless. Brooklyn prepares through visualization. He shares his physical and nutrition regimen. Stretch! Stretch! Stretch! Don't be discouraged if you're not the favorite--there will be a favorite and pay attention to what a teacher or coach says to the favorite. "Shed your pride. Shed your insecurities. Just be a sponge." "Put in the extra hours. There's always going to be someone who does something better than you. If you want to be the best, the only way to ever catch that person is to be doing more than they're doing."

Robert Hill presents a new spin on Swan Lake in Orlando Ballet's production of "Swans: Black and White." Hear from Hill, as well as the principle dancers, in this special episode of ArtBeat, hosted by Ann Kenda with production assistance from Matt Immerman.

The first in our series looking ahead at the 2011-2012 season in the arts. We chat with the Orlando Ballet's Artistic Director Robert Hill.

The Orlando Philharmonic and the Orlando Ballet are the subjects of a documentary - produced by a former UCF student - and shown at the Central Florida Film Festival.

Orlando Ballet will close its 35th anniversary season with Romeo and Juliet, choreographed by Alun Jones. Performances are Friday and Saturday, May 1-2 at 8pm and Sunday, May 3 at 2pm at the Bob Carr.