Podcasts about Swan Lake

Today on the Conversations on Dance podcast we are joined by Susan Jaffe, Artistic Director of American Ballet Theatre. Susan reflects on ABT's Spring Season, the challenges of the Met season shifting later into summer, and the company exceeding attendance goals while continuing strong ticket sales. She talk about how Executive Director Barry Hughson's arrival has strengthened fundraising and operations, freeing her to focus on artistic work. She previews the upcoming Met lineup—two weeks of Swan Lake, Cranko's Onegin, and 10 performances of Don Quixote with seven Kitri/Basilio casts. Jaffe details her Don Quixote refresh: keeping the 1978 production, tightening storytelling and pacing, making music cuts, adjusting mime and choreography, and more. See ABT at the Met June 17 - July 18th. Tickets available at ABT.org: https://www.abt.org/performances/summer-season/Listen to our other episodes with Susan here: https://www.conversationsondancepod.com/search?q=susan+jaffeListen to Conversations on Dance ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/conversationsondance____________________________________Introduction: Conversations on Dance with Susan JaffeJoin hosts Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden on the latest episode of the "Conversations on Dance" podcast as they engage with Susan Jaffe, the esteemed artistic director of American Ballet Theatre (ABT). They dive into the intricacies of ABT's performances, the innovations under Jaffe's leadership, and the exciting future of ballet.Reflections on the Spring SeasonSusan Jaffe begins by reflecting on the challenges and triumphs of ABT's spring season. Originally set for mid-April at the Metropolitan Opera House, a shift pushed performances into summer, prompting concerns about audience engagement. Despite these challenges, ABT exceeded attendance expectations, experiencing what Susan coined as “Timothée Chalamet moments” – standing ovations each night. With the support of Executive Director Barry Hughson, the company navigated these changes with finesse, focusing on enriching its artistic offerings while maintaining strong ticket sales.Previewing the Met Season: New Approaches and Old FavoritesAs the discussion shifts to upcoming performances at the Metropolitan Opera House, Susan announces a packed lineup featuring two weeks of "Swan Lake", George Cranko's emotionally rich "Onegin", and a refreshed "Don Quixote" (Don Q). The conversation reveals how adjustments to the season were strategically planned to cater to both New York residents and the influx of summer tourists.Don Quixote Gets a RefreshThe process behind updating "Don Quixote" was intricate, with Susan focusing on tightening storytelling, enhancing choreography, and making selective cuts to maintain audience engagement. Her collaboration with renowned figures such as Susan Jones and forthcoming music director David LaMarche highlights a commitment to retaining the piece's essence while injecting fresh energy.Conclusion: An Invitation to Experience the MagicThe episode closes with an invitation from Susan Jaffe for audiences to experience the magic of ABT's upcoming performances. With refreshed classics and bold new directions, each ballet is crafted to captivate and inspire. Whether a longtime fan or a newcomer, ABT's vibrant season promises unforgettable experiences for all.Join the ConversationListen to the full episode for a detailed exploration of ABT's artistic journey. Subscribe to "Conversations on Dance" for more illuminating discussions on ballet's vibrant tapestry. Visit conversationsondancepod.com for more information and to explore sponsorship opportunities.LINKS:Website: conversationsondancepod.comInstagram: @conversationsondanceCOD MerchListen to COD on YouTubeJoin our email listSponsorship information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Bad Dads Film Review, the team reviews Abigail (2024) — a gleefully gory vampire horror-comedy from Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, starring Melissa Barrera, Alisha Weir, Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton, Kevin Durand, Angus Cloud, Giancarlo Esposito, and Matthew Goode.In this episodeWhy the poster and streaming artwork spoil the film's big vampire revealUniversal's monster-movie legacy, from the failed Dark Universe to The Invisible Man, Renfield, and AbigailThe heist-movie setup: anonymous criminals, Rat Pack aliases, a creepy manor, and a 24-hour ransom jobAbigail's Swan Lake opening and the early clue that she may not be as young as she looksThe crew: Joey, Frank, Sammy, Rickles, Peter, Dean, and LambertGiancarlo Esposito airport-chat, Terry Waite hostage tangent, and the inevitable Bad Dads detoursKristof Lazaar as the film's Keyser Söze figureDean's pantry death, the Valdez misdirection, and the vampire reveal everyone at home probably already knew was comingFailed vampire defences: holy water, crucifixes, garlic/onions, stakes, sunlight, and general criminal incompetenceThe corpse pool, puppet-dancing, flying vampires, exploding bodies, and the increasingly messy final actDan Stevens as Frank, Alisha Weir's excellent monster-child performance, and Melissa Barrera grounding the whole thing as JoeyParent-child horror: Joey's absent-mother guilt versus Abigail's desperate need for her father's attentionBad Dads consensusSidey: Strong recommend — enjoyed the daftness, gore, performances, and vampire lore playDan: Strong recommend — expected something scarier, but found it funny, silly, and much more enjoyable than fearedReegs: Positive overall — liked the craft and cast, compared it to From Dusk Till Dawn, but felt the ending dragged and got messyCris: Not a recommend — thought it was too long, not funny enough, and stranded between comedy, horror, and thrillerFinal takeAbigail works best as a polished, knowingly ridiculous locked-house monster movie: criminals in a mansion, vampire ballerina on the loose, and enough exploding blood to repaint a stately home. It is not subtle, and the ending overstays its welcome, but for most of the dads the cast and energy carry it.You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!We love to hear from our listeners! By which I mean we tolerate it. If it hasn't been completely destroyed yet you can usually find us on twitter @dads_film, on Facebook Bad Dads Film Review, on email at baddadsjsy@gmail.com or on our website baddadsfilm.com. Until next time, we remain... Bad Dads

Peter Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, Scene finaleSlovak Philharmonic Orchestra Michael Halász, conductorMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.553271Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc.SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

In Darren Aronofsky's 2010 psychological thriller “Black Swan,” a production of the classical ballet “Swan Lake” becomes an unexpected locus of horror. Now, the story is being reimagined by the American Repertory Theater in another surprising package: a musical.

Wayne County has another massive commercial center to contend with, a solar farm.The Governor of Pennsylvania has put out information about new standards to regulate potential data centers. The Sullivan County Division of Public Works is inviting the public to a meeting regarding a proposal to replace a bridge over part of Swan Lake. A special grant means free recreation that's all the rage these days. Jim Sebastian of Mid-Hudson news reports on the new Wurtsboro project. A former Olympic athlete and resident of Roscoe has died. 

Watch the full podcast! https://chinauncensored.tv/programs/podcast-337 When Russian President Vladimir Putin visited China, his hosts played a part of the Russian ballet "Swan Lake" for him, which would be perfectly OK except that it's become a Putin resistance song that has political connotations tied to the fall of the Soviet Union. Was China trying to send a message? Or was this just an error? Matt, Chris and Shelley get into that and more in this episode.

Music Credits: Intro: "Zero Signal," Sean Kolton, MechWarrior 5 Mercenaries Intro: "Starting," Kenichiro Suehiro, Fire Force Soundtrack Franz: "Momentum Mori," Danny Baranowsky, Crypt of the NecroDancer Soundtrack Francisca: "Last Dance," Danny Baranowsky, Crypt of the NecroDancer Soundtrack Archibald: "Absolutetion," Danny Baranowsky, Crypt of the NecroDancer Soundtrack Personal 2: "Island," Austin Wintory, The Pathless: Meditations XAOS: "Act 4: Scene Finale," Tchaikovsky, Swan Lake RA: "Act 1: Pas de Trois: 1. Intrada," Tchaikovsky, Swan Lake

Live music by Mike Geary, who has a new EP out called Antebellum. Poison by acclaimed Dutch playwright Lot Vekemans is getting its Irish premiere and director Lianne O'Shea and actor Naoise Dunbar, who plays “He” join Rick in studio. Latin America's leading dance company, Ballet de Santiago brings its acclaimed production of Swan Lake to Dublin.

Swan Lake may be getting a massive housing project, but apparently there are some environmental concerns.A cheese shop in Hurleyville is reportedly considering new employee housing in the Town of Fallsburg. The Sullivan 180 2026 Municipal Partnership Grant recipients have been announced. A couple of Lamborghini-like boats are sitting in Sullivan County at a local marine dealer's sales lot. The PA Gov. Josh Shapiro and his Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding have visited some local farms devastated by recent frosts.  

Told in an exceptional literary voice, mixing comedy and tragedy, Elegy in Blue is a hymn to New York, memory, loyalty, and love.High in a subsidized studio apartment, the unnamed 82-year-old narrator of Elegy in Blue looks out across the rooftops of Brooklyn all the way to the sea.His distinguished career on Wall Street is in ruins, his mansion in Brooklyn Heights has been burned to the ground, and most of all, his father, his son, and his wife—the stunningly beautiful and equally kind Clare—have been taken from him, one by one, over the decades, by war and an act of violence.Now his “allegiance is to his ghosts.” He's almost lost to memory, reflection, and a purposeful letting go of life. But when violence threatens to destroy another family, he takes drastic action in hope of restoring a portion of justice to the world.Can he fashion his life into an elegy, one that heals a broken heart and relieves the sting of death?Mark Helprin is the internationally acclaimed, bestselling author of Paris in the Present Tense, Winter's Tale, In Sunlight and in Shadow, A Soldier of the Great War, Freddy and Fredericka, The Pacific, Swan Lake, Ellis Island, Memoir from Antproof Case, and numerous other works.Buy the book from Wellington Square Bookshop - ​https://wellingtonsquarebooks.com/book/9781419786082

ELEGY IN BLUE is an unforgettable tale of love, loss, and remembrance set in Brooklyn.Mark Helprin is the internationally acclaimed, bestselling author of Paris in the Present Tense, Winter's Tale, In Sunlight and in Shadow, A Soldier of the Great War, Freddy and Fredericka, The Pacific, Swan Lake, Ellis Island, Memoir from Antproof Case, and numerous other works. #authorpodcast #markhelprin #bookpodcast #booklovers #speakingofwriterspodcast #podcast

Greg and Phil talk with Wendy Thomasson, Executive Director, and Ian Thatcher, Artistic Director, about Swan Lake and its history, upcoming production details, and cast highlights. The performance will feature live music by the Peoria Symphony Orchestra, with shows on May 2nd at 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM, and tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fabulous Nancye Hayes joins me to talk about Anastasia, now playing at the Lyric Theatre — a truly spectacular production. Loosely inspired by the Romanov family and set in early‑20th‑century Russia, the show is a visual feast, complete with cinematic projections and even a Swan Lake ballet in the middle. Nancye plays the Dowager Empress, bringing immense gravitas to the role. We talk about the history behind the story and what still excites her after more than 60 years in theatre. From being drawn to the stage at the age of three to still discovering new things as a performer, this is a conversation with a true Australian theatre icon.

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This week on End Credits, things are going to get dangerous! For the movie this week, we get hardcore with ballerinas that kill as five young women have to take out a bar full of bad guys in Pretty Lethal on Amazon Prime. We will also mark Earth Day (or is it month now?) by talking about some of our favourite environmentally-themed movie... except for the obvious ones. This Wednesday, April 15, at 3 pm, Adam A. Donaldson and Candice Lepage will discuss: Green Movies. Earth Day is next Wednesday, and we are going to get you in the mood to save the Earth with some movies that focus on environmental themes. It would be easy to talk about flicks like The Day After Tomorrow, FernGully: The Last Rainforest, or the Avatar trilogy, but we will dig deep to find some real bangers including monster movies, action classics, hidden gems from the 70s, and political thrillers. REVIEW: Pretty Lethal (2026). Is there anyone tougher than a ballerina? That's the question in Pretty Lethal, which follows five ballerinas lost in Hungary who end up at a mob bar to wait for a ride only to end up having to fight their way out. From David Leitch, one of the creators of John Wick, and his production company 87North, which made Nobody, The Fall Guy and Love Hurts, can five skilled dancers apply their craft to beating a bar full of Euro-trash baddies and crime boss Uma Thurman (?!). Cue the "Swan Lake" suite! End Credits is on CFRU 93.3 fm and cfru.ca Wednesday at 3 pm.

This week on the Midwest Flyways Podcast, Joey Vassallo and Cal Ness break down one of the biggest waterfowl conversations Minnesota has seen in years: the Minnesota Duck Summit.   Held in Nicollet near Swan Lake, the summit brought together more than 300 hunters, conservationists, biologists, and agency officials to ask a simple question: where have all the ducks gone? Joey and Cal dive into the biggest topics from the event, including declining mallard numbers, the push to reduce the hen mallard limit from two birds to one, concerns over early September seasons, hunting pressure, and whether Minnesota's current regulations are doing more harm than good.   The guys also discuss the growing belief among hunters that ducks are being pressured off public water too early and too often. At the summit, 78% of attendees said hunting pressure is pushing ducks off public land, while 93% supported creating or expanding duck refuges. Many hunters also supported later openers, ending September duck hunting, and earlier daily closing times to give birds more rest.   Are Minnesota's duck problems being caused by habitat loss, modern agriculture, predators, hunting pressure, or all of the above? Joey and Cal sort through the arguments, the science, and what changes could shape the future of duck hunting in Minnesota.   Join Flyways Hunt Club and get 1 month free! Flyways Hunt Club New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite (Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby Support Conservation: DU (Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear Live Free: Turtlebox Add motion to your spread: Flashback Better Merch: /SHOP

"Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guest, Tyler Donatelli, Principal Dancer, Houston Ballet⁠In this episode of "Dance Talk” ® , the second in a special 4-part series with Houston Ballet & YAGP, host, Joanne Carey interviews one of Houston Ballet's principal dancers' Tyler Donatelli . Listen in as Tyler shares her journey from childhood dance enthusiast to professional ballet star. Discover insights on dedication, overcoming challenges, and the importance of versatility in dance. Tyler also talks about her experience with YAGP (Youth America Grand Prix) which led her to Houston Ballet where she is thriving in her role as Principal Dancer.Tyler says, "I feel not just one moment onstage defines me in my career, but rather every time I bow onstage." Houston Ballet is hosting the season's finals of YAGP May 10-18, 2026.Get Tickets here https://yagp.org/yagp-2026-houston-tx-finals/Tyler Donatelli was born in Huntington Beach, California and trained at the Southland Ballet Academy in Fountain Valley, CA.  She was the silver medal winner at 2012 Youth America Grand Prix as well as first prize in ballet at The Music Center Spotlight Awards 2012.   She joined Houston Ballet II in January 2013 and became an apprentice for Houston Ballet in 2014.  She continued her journey as a member of the Corps de Ballet in 2015, rising through the ranks with standout artistry and dedication. In 2017, she earned two promotions in one year — advancing to Demi Soloist in March and Soloist in September. She was then promoted to First Soloist in 2022.  Donatelli was promoted to Principal in December 2025.She has performed roles in Stanton Welch's The Nutcracker (Clara & Sugar Plum Fairy), Cinderella, Zodiac, Tapestry, Romeo and Juliet, Red Earth, and Giselle; Mark Morris' The Letter V ; George Balanchine's Serenade, Jewels, Stars and Stripes (Liberty Bell) and Tschaikovsky Pas de Deux; Trey McIntyre's Peter Pan (Tinkerbell); Justin Peck's Year of the Rabbit and Under the Folding Sky; John Neumeier's A Midsummer Night's Dream (Helena); Sir Kenneth MacMillan's Mayerling (Princess Louise) and Ben Stevenson's Coppélia (Swanhilda). She has had roles created on her in Stanton Welch's Zodiac, Just and Sparrow; Arthur Pita's Good Vibrations and Justin Peck's Reflections and Under the Folding Sky.Donatelli has danced in several tours including Stanton Welch's Swan Lake in Tokyo, Japan (2022), Dubai, UAE and Minneapolis, MN (2018); Stanton Welch's Velocity in Bonn and Tapestry in Ludwigshafen, Germany (2017); and Stanton Welch's world premiere of Just and Sons de L'âme and Trey McIntyre's In Dreams at Jacob's Pillow in Becket, MA (2018).  As part of the Company's 50th Anniversary in October of 2019, she traveled to New York City's City Center to reprise her original role in Justin Peck's Reflections.⁠“Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real.

What does it take to bring ballet to a place where it doesn't exist yet? Today's guest, Lauren, found herself living in Islamabad, Pakistan — a city of over a million people with no ballet studio — and decided to build one herself.In this episode, Lauren shares how a love story brought her from Fargo, North Dakota to the capital of Pakistan, and how her lifelong connection to ballet eventually led her to found the Islamabad School of Ballet. We talk about how she got started teaching out of a converted storage room, the seminar she put together to introduce ballet to an unfamiliar audience (and the overwhelming response she didn't expect), the logistical challenges of building a school without the infrastructure most of us take for granted, and how she navigated it all with creativity, persistence, and a willingness to start imperfectly.We also talk about her school's very first performance — a 30-minute adaptation of Swan Lake — the moment her students stepped onstage, and the way ballet is transforming confidence in dancers who are discovering it for the very first time.In this episode, we cover:Her non-linear ballet journey: from childhood classes in North Dakota to returning as an adultThe spark that led her to start the Islamabad School of BalletHow she introduced ballet in a community where it doesn't really existThe logistical challenges of building a studio without existing infrastructureHow word of mouth and Instagram grew the school to 45–50 students in less than a year!The school's first performance: a 30-minute adaptation of Swan LakeHow ballet is impacting students who are discovering it for the first timeHow she adapted classical ballets to suit her studentsWhat she would tell anyone who wants to start something new but is held back by imposter syndromeHow she's giving back through monthly donations to children's organizations in Pakistan

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Sir Peter Wright is living proof that doing what you love will sustain you. The ballet producer and artistic director turns 100 in November, but has been involved in recent revivals of his cherished productions of Giselle, The Nutcracker and Swan Lake for the Royal Ballet and Birmingham Royal Ballet. In this special episode of Why Dance Matters, we listen in as Sir Peter talks about his life and work to the RAD's Patrons' Circle (who support the RAD's charitable work). He discusses the star dancers he worked with, and how ballet has changed during his remarkable life in dance. Peter Wright made his debut as a dancer with Ballets Jooss during World War II. In 1961 he joined John Cranko's new Stuttgart company, choreographing ballets and mounting his first production of Giselle. His productions of the classics now feature in the repertories of companies around the world. In 1977 he became Director of Sadler's Wells Royal Ballet, supervising its transformation into Birmingham Royal Ballet (he became Director Laureate on retirement from the company in 1995). In 1990 he received the RAD's Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Award, and a knighthood in 1993. He is a Vice-President of the RAD. The RAD's Patrons Circle https://www.royalacademyofdance.org/support-dance/#patronBirmingham Royal Ballet celebrate Sir Peter Wright on 18 June https://www.brb.org.uk/shows/sir-peter-wright-centenary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Timothee Chalamet said no one cares about ballet anymore. Fran Veyette disagrees. He's back on #NoThirds, and this episode goes deep into one of the most debated questions in the ballet world right now: are the classical, full-length ballets still relevant? Swan Lake. Giselle. Sleeping Beauty. Romeo and Juliet. These are the stories that have filled theaters for over a century. But in a world where audiences have shorter attention spans and higher expectations, do they still have something to say? Fran, a former principal dancer, choreographer, and rehearsal director who has actually danced these roles, makes a passionate and detailed case for why these ballets are not just beautiful spectacles but stories with real symbolic depth. Giselle is not a ghost story. It is about forgiveness and redemption. Sleeping Beauty is not about a princess being rescued. It is about the danger of naivete and what it means to wake up to the world. Romeo and Juliet is not a love story. It is a story about the consequences of your actions. Swan Lake is not just about swans. It is about captivity, tyranny, and the power of choosing your own path. Fran has built backstories for these characters, wrestled with their motivations on stage, and performed them in front of thousands of people. The way he talks about them may make you see these ballets differently the next time you sit in a theater. We also dig into the bigger industry debate around classical ballet programming, new works, ticket sales, and what audiences actually want. Not everyone agrees, and this conversation does not pretend otherwise. These stories can be timeless in their symbolism and still feel out of step to a contemporary audience. Both things can be true. Fran's take is but one point of view, and we know there are lots of opinions out there. That is exactly what makes this conversation worth having. We would love to hear where you land on this. Find us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok at Ballet Help Desk, or leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Links: Summer Intensive Essentials Guide Buy Summer Corrections Journals Read Our Ballet School Summer & Year-Round Reviews Support Ballet Help Desk Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk Facebook: BalletHelpDesk TikTok: @BalletHelpDesk Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future License code: MGAW5PAHYEYDQZCI    

Over 50 years ago, Keiko Guest caught a transformative performance of Swan Lake at the Louisville Ballet. She enrolled in classes the next day and has been dancing ever since. On today’s “Closer Look” with Rose Scott, Guest shares how she continues to inspire younger generations as part of our “Piloting the Journey” series. Plus, Marketplace Morning Report’s David Brancaccio talks about the state of public media and how he and his wife are recovering after losing their home in the Eaton fire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Cathy and Todd discuss Billy Elliot (2000), the British film set during the 1984–85 miners' strike about a working-class boy who secretly pursues ballet while his community expects him to box and follow the rigid rules of masculinity. Using the film as a lens, they also discuss the documentaryLouis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere, exploring how ideas about what boys “should” be, tough, unemotional, traditionally masculine, continue to shape conversations about gender today. They discuss the cultural impact of Billy Elliot, from its eventual transformation into the hit Elton John stage musical to the way the story challenges assumptions about masculinity through Billy's passion for dance and his friendship with Michael. They also reflect on the powerful Swan Lake finale, where Billy's final leap onstage becomes a symbol of freedom, an image of a boy stepping beyond the expectations of his community to become fully himself. Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy's Substack Order Restoring our Girls Join Team Zen Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week's sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. David Serrano- Certified Financial Planner- 815-370-3780 MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys Other Ways to Support Us Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook Buy and leave a review for Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile

A timeless love story with magic, mystery, and the full moon's spell over an enchanted lake. Drift off to relaxing sleep with the romantic bedtime sleep story of “Swan Lake”, immortalized in Tchaikovsky's famous ballet. 

Today we go inside Paul Vasterling's Swan Lake with Nashville Ballet Rehearsal Director, Kate Linsley. Kate walks us through the story of Swan Lake and the quintessential elements that still bring her to tears. 

RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the channel Islands for another audio described theatre review.This time we have Birmingham Royal Ballet's revival of Director Carlos Acosta's 2022 production of ‘Don Quixote' at the Birmingham Hippodrome described by Professional Audio Describers Julia Grundy and Jonathan Nash.About ‘Don Quixote'In this first revival of his 2022 production Director Carlos Acosta delivers entertainment for all ages. Don Quixote introduces us to Cervantes' famous knight himself, lovers Kitri and Basilio, and a host of supporting characters. As the Don sets out on a quest to track down his true love, with his loyal friend and servant Sancho Panza at his side, he finds himself embroiled in an unlikely adventure of love and dreams.If you like Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty, you shouldn't miss this stunning 19th-century masterpiece, full of thrilling pas de deux, delightful music played by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia, and much, much more!https://www.brb.org.uk/shows/don-quixote-202

For almost two decades, Lana Jones was a principal dancer at the Australian Ballet, celebrated for lead roles in Swan Lake, Giselle, and The Sleeping Beauty. And still, she was told she was “too strong”. After an illustrious career, Jones stepped away from the spotlight to retrain as a midwife. In this episode, Lana joins Briana Blackett to discuss how being “too strong” has helped her soar – from the stage to the delivery room. Too Much is a podcast series proudly supported by Victoria Police, who are looking for more women to join their ranks. Consider making the switch and explore a career with Victoria Police. Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we go inside Paul Vasterling's Swan Lake with Costume Communications Manager Dani Crosson and Shoe Manager Andie Allaire. They share what it takes to costume 24 swans from head to toe and costume designers they have their eye on in the industry. 

In this episode, we go inside Paul Vasterling's, Swan Lake with Company Artist, Autumn Tierney and Celeste Borman. Both share their perspective from opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to height in Swan Lake and how their curiosity led to them mastering their individuality as artist.

LeeAnaca "Lee" Moore (Pacific Northwest Ballet) and Natalie Bowman (St. Louis Ballet) are the duo behind Tights Under, the popular social media account showcasing the realities of pre-professional and professional ballet life. In this episode, Lee and Natalie get candid about their journeys from training to landing their first professional contracts. They discuss the pivotal moments that shaped their careers, including their transformative (and humbling) experiences at PNB's Professional Division program — where pointe shoes at the barre at 8:30 AM became the new normal. The conversation covers the biggest adjustments from student to professional life, from navigating company class dynamics to finally having a "place" instead of constantly fighting for your spot. They're refreshingly honest about early career finances, the reality of needing parental support, and what it takes to make a dancer's salary work. Lee and Natalie also share the origin story of Tights Under — how boredom backstage during Swan Lake sparked what became a brand — and what it takes to maintain their content while dancing full-time. They offer practical advice for aspiring dancers interested in building their own social media presence, emphasizing authenticity over perfection. From memorable mentorship advice like "dance like you smell good" to their ballet Mount Rushmores, this conversation offers an honest look at what it really takes to go pro. Links: Read Our Ballet School Summer & Year-Round Reviews Buy Corrections Journals Support Ballet Help Desk Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk Facebook: BalletHelpDesk TikTok: @BalletHelpDesk Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future License code: MGAW5PAHYEYDQZCI    

It's Swan Lake - but not as you know it. Australia's premier circus company, Circa, is bringing its version of the well-known ballet to the Auckland Arts Festival next month. 

Can't get enough Winter Olympics? Check out our figure-skating-favorite FIRE & ICE! Meet Cute and Picturestart Present: Fire & Ice - Part 3, executive produced by Nancy Kerrigan and Lindy Goldstein. Odette promises Delia nothing is going on between her and Freddie. The girls train together. Freddie invites them both to a luge party. Odette promises Delia she won't go, but the allure of a night off from her obligations—plus the eye candy that is Freddie—proves too much.Story by Juli Del Prete. Produced & Directed by Ashley Eskew. Sound Mixing & Design by Kyle Smithers, Additional Sound Support by Chris Fore. Music: Act 2 (scène nº10) of Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky, op. 20 Performed by: Jose Angel Montero. Story Editor: Amarlie Foster. SVP, Production: Lucie Ledbetter. Starring: Chiara Aurelia, Jack Martin, Kennedy Holmes, Laura Schein, Clayton Farris, Yuriy Sardarov, Kendall Johnson, Sydney Battle, Kathleen Leary, Jenni Barber, Gabe Greenspan, Scott Golden, Ashley Eskew. Based on the feature screenplay, FIRE & ICE, by Ashleigh Powell. Follow @MeetCute on Instagram and @MeetCuteRomComs on Twitter & TikTok.Check out our other rom-coms, including KERRI with Pauline Chalamet, IMPERFECT MATCH with Arden Cho, and DUMP HIM! with Minnie Mills. Check out our other dramas, including FIRE & ICE with Chiara Aurelia and Jack Martin, and POWER TEN.  Check out our other fantasies, including A PROPHECY OF INCENSE AND SNOW and I'VE BECOME A TRUE VILLAINESS. Have a crush on us? Follow Meet Cute, rate us 5 stars, and leave a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From monster trucks to Swan Lake, Community Matters highlights upcoming events presented by the Downtown Battle Creek Zine (DBCZ)!In this update, Annie Kelley shares ideas for local things to do to in February Episode ResourcesFollow DBCZ on FacebookABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays at 8:00 AM on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.

In this episode of Market Matters, Lauren Goodwin and Michael LoGalbo explore four black swan scenarios from the 2026 Swan Lake report, including disruptions to U.S. public economic data, a potential U.S. state split, political upheaval in Eastern Europe, and a rethink of Asia's “dollar recycling”. 

Synopsis: This movie is everything Showgirls wishes it could be - Nina Sayers is your average prima ballerina, equipped with an overbearing mom, an emotionally & sexually abusive choreographer, and many many enemies all vying for the same role. Swan Lake is a classic and star maker for any girl lucky enough to score - and Nina will stop at nothing, even to the point of self destruction. Or does she?nIG: https://www.instagram.com/porshalauriYT: https://www.youtube.com/PorshaLauri/IG: https://www.instagram.com/officialjerryjoseph87IG: https://www.instagram.com/londonbloke.Tiktok: thecinemasitdoIw

Each episode the 70MM REJECTED crew unearths movies that haven't been selected by The Village and/or The Hosts of 70MM to make sure they get their moment in the sun.And like the hosts at 70mm, the boys are being relegated to the bench for a bit, and the she/her channel in the 70mm discord is running the show. All of it! The podcast, the planning, the movies, the hosting, everything! So sit down over the next weeks as they chat about the films they've chosen with some familiar and new voices along the way.Bundle up babes cause it's wintHER season!!!And in this episode we are continuing along in female representation. Katie and Grace return and bring Emma and Noel along for their first Rejected appearances, to discuss another classic told through animation and the eyes of return director Owen Hurley, from 2003, its Barbie of Swan Lake!Shout out to The Village and the hosts of 70MM for making a most excellent community. This podcast is made with love and appreciation. And extra amazing shoutout to our she/her channel, who continues to provide a safe space within a safe space for those in need. Beyond grateful for you!And don't forget catch out Grace on her other podcasts, Big White Elephants and Sounds of Silvestri for more of her thoughts with our amazing friend Clarence.And, if you're not already a Villager, and want to see what all the fuss is about, you can join 70MM's Patreon by clicking the link below.https://www.patreon.com/70mm

In Episode 234, Dave makes a major announcement regarding the future of the Contra Radio Network and its move to Rumble exclusively. From there, he does a review of the various court cases that Trump has experienced in his first year, the trade deficit, and an executive order that prohibits courts from taking the money the US Treasury is holding for the Venezuelan people and government. After that, Dave discusses the odd timing of the Russian ‘Doomsday Radio Station' playing Swan Lake and the appearance of the USAF ‘Doomsday Plane' arriving and landing at LAX this week. Dave closes the show by discussing the rise in ‘citizen journalists' and ‘civic activists' blowing the lid off of all of the Somali fraud nationwide and CAIR withdrawing their lawsuit in order to avoid discovery as it pertains to their donors and funding sources. Support Dave by visiting his new website at Two Rivers Outfitter for all of your preparedness needs and you can also visit his Etsy shop at DesignsbyDandTStore for fun clothing and merchandise options. Two Rivers Outfitter merchandise is available on both the Two Rivers Outfitter and the davidjkershner.com websites. Available for Purchase - Fiction: When Rome Stumbles | Hannibal is at the Gates | By the Dawn's Early Light | Colder Weather | A Time for Reckoning (paperback versions) | Fiction Series (paperback) | Fiction Series (audio) Available for Purchase - Non-Fiction: Preparing to Prepare (electronic/paperback) | Home Remedies (electronic/paperback) | Just a Small Gathering (paperback) | Just a Small Gathering (electronic)

Courtney came to IMMORTAL nervous. Not about the quality. About the cultural gravity of what he was bringing into the room.And then he did the thing great artists do: he stopped trying to “get it right” and started trying to be true.In this new interview, Courtney (@absalom_fineart) talks about the pivot that changed everything—how soul-searching and Mexican heritage collided with his ballet background (Swan Lake, the one he never got to dance), and how he rewrote that story into a darkly romantic, Día de Muertos–charged legend: lovers, a trickster, bird-into-man transformation, intimacy, and that classic queer ache where beauty and death hold hands a little too tightly.Then there's the part that hits: walking into the first queer art fair in Mexico City and feeling “overwhelming” in the best way—because when queer community is actually assembled, the room starts to breathe. It gets organic. It gets real. It gets… dangerous to your old excuses.This one is about cross-cultural flow, trust, and the moment the work stops being “content” and becomes a mirror.Now streaming on:Substack (written feature + video), Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and right here on our socials.And yes—we're recruiting.TBQA is building the 2026 season (Art Week / Pride / Día de Muertos). If you make work that risks tenderness, risks pleasure, risks truth—apply. We don't need perfect. We need alive.Apply link in bio. #TheBureauOfQueerArt #TBQA #ImmortalArtFair #IMMORTAL #QueerArt #QueerArtists #LGBTQArtists #QueerCurators #QueerCulture #ContemporaryArt #ArtInterview #ArtistInterview #QueerPodcast #SubstackCreators #MexicoCityArt #CDMXArt #DiaDeMuertos #QueerMexico #ArtWeekCDMX #ArtFair #ArtistCall #OpenCall #CallForArtists #ApplyNow #CrossCultural #BalletToVisualArt #SwanLake #QueerLove #QueerJoy #QueerCommunity

"Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guests, Skylar Brandt and Vladimir RumyanstevIn this episode of "Dance Talk” ® , host Joanne Carey engages with Skylar Brandt, a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, and her fiancé, pianist Vladimir Rumyantsev. They discuss their artistic journeys, the cultural differences in music and dance education, and how they met through their shared passion for the arts. The conversation delves into the emotional experience of performing, the creative process behind choreography, and the significance of art in serving humanity. They also explore their future aspirations, including the idea of incorporating their artistry into their wedding celebration.Skylar Brandt began her training at the age of six at Scarsdale Ballet Studio. She attended the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at American Ballet Theatre from 2005-2009. Brandt was a silver medalist at Youth America Grand Prix in 2004 and 2008. Brandt joined ABT II in 2009, became an apprentice with ABT in 2010, and joined the corps de ballet in 2011. She was promoted to Soloist in 2015 and to Principal in 2020. Among her leading roles with the Company are Giselle in Giselle, Medora in Le Corsaire, Kitri in Don Quixote, Odette/Odile in Swan Lake, Gamzatti in La Bayadere, Olga in Onegin, Clara, the Princess in The Nutcracker, Young Jane in Jane Eyre, Columbine in Harlequinade, Princess Praline in Whipped Cream, the Lead Maiden in Firebird, the Golden Cockerel in The Golden Cockerel, and roles in The Green Table, Pillar of Fire, The Sleeping Beauty, Raymonda Divertissements, Sinfonietta, Symphonic Variations, and AFTERITE to name a few. Brandt was awarded a 2013 Princess Grace Foundation-USA Dance Fellowship. That same year, she was featured in the movie “Ballet's Greatest Hits”. In 2018, Brandt was the recipient of an unprecedented Special Jury Award for her performances on the Russian television show “Big Ballet”. In 2022, Brandt was named to the renowned "Forbes 30 Under 30" list of most influential leaders and entrepreneurs.https://www.skylarbrandt.com/ Vladimir Rumyantsev  is an internationally acclaimed pianist. At just seven years old, he made his debut at the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory where he won Moscow's Glinka competition.Rumyantsev received his foundational training at the Gnessin Moscow Special School for Music under Mikhail Khokhlov and later studied at the Moscow Conservatory with Sergey Dorensky, Alexander Bakhchiev, Elena Sorokina, Pavel Nersessian and Nikolai Lugansky. He earned advanced degrees at the Mannes School of Music in New York under Pavlina Dokovska and is currently pursuing his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at The Hartt School under the mentorship of Jose Ramos Santana.Rumyantsev has performed worldwide at such prestigious venues as the Moscow Philharmonic, Carnegie Hall, Covent Garden, the Mariinsky Theatre, New York City Center, The Kennedy Center, to name a few. His performances led to collaborations with the Mariinsky Ballet. The New York Times describes his playing of Beethoven's Diabelli Variations as “excellent,” and The Wall Street Journal noting his “potent” interpretation.In 2024 he recorded "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Sean Hickey for solo piano. Most recently, Rumyantsev toured the world as a solo artist with Twyla Tharp Dance for her Diamond Jubilee and is producing his own concerts of piano and dance alongside Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre, Skylar Brandt. https://vladimirrumyantsev.com/“Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey wherever you listen to your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancetalkwithjoannecarey.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Joanne on Instagram @DanceTalkwithJoanneCarey 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."

Episode 60 A mysterious radio signal hums quietly across the shortwave band for decades — until one day, it doesn't. In this episode of Conspiracy Theoryology, Ryan Nelson explores the strange and enduring world of number stations, beginning with the recent moment when Russia's infamous shortwave broadcaster known as The Buzzer interrupted its familiar signal to play Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake. Rather than asking what the message meant or who it was intended for, this episode asks a deeper question: why do signals without explanations feel so powerful? Tracing the history of number stations from Cold War espionage to their continued presence in the modern world, this episode examines secrecy, ambiguity, and the psychology of listening — why humans assign meaning to noise, patterns to coincidence, and intention to silence. Number stations may not be warnings or prophecies, but they remain a perfect symbol of how belief forms in the absence of clarity. Because sometimes the message isn't what's being transmitted — it's how we respond when we don't know why. Behind the belief, and beyond the conspiracy, lies the theoryology.   Value-for-Value Paypal Donation - Paypal.me/theoryology www.conspiracytheoryology.com email - contact@conspiracytheoryology.com Music is by Lucas Rodriguez

Interview Date: October 26th, 2025Episode Summary:In this uplifting episode, UK-based choreographer, educator, and West End performer Ryan Jenkins shares his extraordinary journey from a late-starting dancer at 14 to performing in some of London's most iconic productions. Known for his work on Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, Wicked, Cabaret, Kismet, Phantom of the Opera, So You Think You Can Dance, and Dance Moms UK, Ryan reflects on how perseverance, professionalism, and positivity turned early setbacks into defining milestones.Ryan opens up about the rollercoaster moments that shaped his career—from working retail in London to suddenly joining the original West End cast of Wicked within days, learning the entire show in three days flat. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories from the ballet world, musical theatre, and TV, offering practical insights into casting, mindset, and time management. As a teacher and mentor, Ryan now directs the Elite Associates Program with the Acosta Dance Foundation, founded by ballet star Carlos Acosta, where he helps the next generation of artists reach their full potential.Whether you're a dancer chasing your first contract or a professional redefining your career path, this conversation is packed with motivation, humor, and heart. Ryan's message is clear: stay kind, stay ready, and never stop believing in your own timing—because the job meant for you won't pass you by.Shownotes:(0:00) – Welcome & introduction to Ryan Jenkins and his West End legacy(7:34) – Joining the original Wicked cast with Idina Menzel(14:37) – Late start in dance at 14 and training at Bird College(16:56) – Making West End debut in Swan Lake with Matthew Bourne(19:22) – From “spritzing perfume” to Wicked in one week(20:30) – Balancing Cabaret, Kismet & Wicked simultaneously(22:21) – Competing on So You Think You Can Dance & Got to Dance(25:17) – Transitioning to choreography and Dance Moms UK(26:19) – Launching Acosta Dance Foundation's Elite Associate Program(28:44) – Biggest lessons: likability, professionalism, and mindsetBiography:Ryan has worked with the biggest creatives in the world including; Matthew Bourne, Arlene Philips, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Joel Schumacher, Peter Darling and Ashley Wallen. He has also shared the stage with stars such as; Kerry Ellis, Idina Menzal, Adam Cooper, Miriam Margolyes, and Adam Garcia. 2025 Ryan worked for Simon Cowell as casting specialist for Britain' s got talent. The only teacher in the world to have taught the dancers from the hit US T.V show Dance Moms for Abby Lee Miller and as choreographer for UK TV version Dance Mums with Jennifer Ellison. Most notably known for appearing as a finalist in the top 20 in series 2, So You Think You Can Dance and Got to Dance, before this he had a flourishing career in  London's West End but not before gaining his first job at 19 in Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake. Ryan was appointed as Dance Captain for Grease The Musical UK and European Tour, choreographed by Arlene Philips. Original London cast of Wicked, ENO (English National Opera)- Kismet ,  London Coliseum. Cabaret' musical Lyric theatre, by Javier de Fructos. Featured dancer - Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera the movie, directed by Joel Schumacher and choreographed by Peter Darling.Most recently started a new dance programme with Acosta dance foundation founded by Ballet star Carlos Acosta called Elite Associates. In 2025 he choreographed the music video 'The blossom and the mountain' which has been nominated all over the world in film festivals and won awards.Connect on Social Media:Website: https://www.ryanjenkins.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/realryanjenkins/

This Week In Startups is made possible by:Caldera + Lab - http://calderalab.com/TWISTCrusoe Cloud - https://crusoe.ai/buildUber - http://uber.com/twistToday's show: Why did a power outage in the Bay Area cause Waymos to pile up on city streets?Jason was actually in San Francisco to take in the spectacle of Waymos blocking traffic. But why did this happen? And can we look forward to a day when automated cars are more graceful and coordinated than ballet dancers performing “Swan Lake”? We're asking the tough (and also culturally erudite) questions!PLUS self-driving cars are coming to London, Coinbase's buying spree continues, another entrant in our nearly-complete Gamma Pitch Deck Competition, AND why Jason predicts that Google is going to buy UBER!You won't want to miss this holiday TWiST!Timestamps:(00:00) It's a holiday TWiST! Jason's calling in from vacay in Lake Tahoe.(03:11) Jason was in SF for the great Waymo power outage!(06:06) Why Jason says one day Waymos will be better coordinated than dancers in “Swan Lake”(07:33) We predicted Starlink coming to every Tesla nearly 3 years ago!(09:05) Caldera + Lab: Whether you're starting fresh or upgrading your routine, Caldera Lab makes skincare simple and effective. Head to http://calderalab.com/TWIST and use TWIST at checkout for 20% off your first order.(11:29) Jason calls what Tesla's Optimus team is planning “otherworldly”(14:39) Why Jason thinks we're all going to live in an “Opt-In Truman Show” someday soon(18:52) Baidu, Lyft, and Uber bring self-driving cars to London… they don't have them already?!(20:49) Crusoe Cloud: Crusoe is the AI factory company. Reliable infrastructure and expert support. Visit https://crusoe.ai/build to reserve your capacity for the latest GPUs today.(24:02) When do we get to 50% of all rides being done by autonomous vehicles… and how many robotaxis will that take?(27:50) Why Jason thinks Google is going to buy… UBER?!(31:12) Uber AI Solutions: Your trusted partner to get AI to work in the real world. Book a demo with them TODAY at http://uber.com/twist(32:30) Will it eventually come down to which car can drive a mile for the cheapest?(35:08) Coinbase picks up The Clearing Company, which makes frameworks for prediction markets(39:50) How much did the biggest AI models improve this year?(44:09) Who's going to actually buy Warner Bros? We're checking the Polymarket.(47:06) GAMMA PITCH w/ Jonathan Sherman of Lumix Ads(51:00) Why Jason says Jonathan's pitch is a 9.5 out of 10(52:50) What Jason looks for in a founder: “a big audacious vision”(54:18) How Lumix (safely) collects users' “mobile ad ID” on the go to identify themSubscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com/Check out the TWIST500: https://twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcp*Follow Lon:X: https://x.com/lons*Follow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm/*Follow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis/*Thank you to our partners:(09:05) Caldera + Lab: Whether you're starting fresh or upgrading your routine, Caldera Lab makes skincare simple and effective. Head to http://calderalab.com/TWIST and use TWIST at checkout for 20% off your first order.(20:49) Crusoe Cloud: Crusoe is the AI factory company. Reliable infrastructure and expert support. Visit https://crusoe.ai/build to reserve your capacity for the latest GPUs today.(31:12) Uber AI Solutions: Your trusted partner to get AI to work in the real world. Book a demo with them TODAY at http://uber.com/twist

Guest: Tracy WellsPlaywright ofWhistle Stop, Totally Murder!, Angels of Bataan, One Stoplight Town, A Night Under The Stars, Finding Corey Taylor, Happily Ever Before, The Man in the Brown Suit, Great Expectations, The Little Mermaid, Anne of Green Gables, Les Miserables, Pride and Prejudice, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Rotten Apples, Eclipse, A Trip To The Moon, Eerie Academy, Night of the Macabre, Swan Lake, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, The Phantom of the Opera, The Tale of the Nutcracker, Emma, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, Spaghetti Western...Or Mission Im-Pasta-ble, and many more.Official Website: https://www.tracywellsplaywright.com/Tracy Wells Bio: Tracy Wells' love of theater started at an early age when her parents took her to see big name shows in local community theaters.  She loved the characters, the scenery, the costumes, and most importantly, the beautiful stories that came to life before her eyes.  As a teenager, Tracy joined her high school drama department and got her own taste of small stage stardom—as well as her first glimpse into the challenges that schools and community theaters face, such as limited budgets, little to no stage or storage space, and the lack of scripts for large cast sizes. Upon entering adulthood, Tracy settled into life as a wife and mother, but the theater came calling again when her husband accepted a job as a junior high drama teacher.  Once again, those challenges presented themselves—little to no budget, a small stage with only a few working lights, and difficulty finding scripts with enough roles for his ever-increasing class numbers.  That is when playwriting entered Tracy's life.  With the start of school quickly approaching, Tracy decided to pen her first one-act play, an adaptation of O. Henry's “The Gift of the Magi”.  The play was well received by the students, and Tracy decided to seek publication for the script as well as continuing to write more one-act plays and eventually full-length plays as well. Tracy now has more than two hundred published plays and skits with a number of publishers and her plays have been produced all across the country as well as internationally.  When she writes a play, Tracy continues to keep in mind those challenges she recognized all those years ago on the high school stage—limited budget, small stages, and the desire to let each character shine.  Tracy continues to write plays for the youth and Christian market and resides with her husband and two children in Metro Detroit.The Scene TeamJustin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent CoordinatorJim Colleran - EditorAdditional music and sound effects licensed through Envato ElementsLinksBe sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTubeSubscribe to The Scene NewsletterSpecial ThanksJennifer IsaacsonLauren KardosJeffery KeilholtzShow ContributorsLeah BarkerJustin BorakJim ColleranZach DulliKJ LamparTracy Wells The Scene TeamJustin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent CoordinatorJim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKSBe sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTubeSubscribe to The Scene Newsletter

We're heading to the Land Of Sweets this week and reviewing The Nutcracker ballet, an annual seasonal staple around the globe! The 1892 ballet proved to be Pyotr Tchaikovsky's swansong, serving as a capstone on a composing career that brought Russian music to western audiences. Today, the ballet brings in more than $50 million in annual ticket sales to support dance companies and education... but what made it so popular in the first place? Sure, it features iconic songs like the March, the Russian Dance, and the Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy, but the remarkable history of The Nutcracker goes deeper than we realized!James & Connor are talking holiday traditions! We look at the ballet's striking stats, meet Connor's (actual) 5'11" nutcracker Nick and the world's LARGEST functional nutcracker, and talk about some idiosyncrasies between different adaptations of the ballet. We'll explore Tchaikovsky's legendary career, from the 1812 Overture to Swan Lake. The Mixtaper has lost his head with some 19th-century Fact Or Spin tidbits about superstitions, giant bees, and grand theft Celesta during the Waltz Of The Dastard. Then we learn what sugar plums actually are and share our thoughts on the plot, characters, and music that make up this Christmas classic!Have you seen The Nutcracker live? What's your favorite version of the ending? Have you ever had a sugar plum?! And... how do you decorate your tree? Let us know in the comments or on any of our social media! See you next week for our own tradition-- the annual Naughty Or Nice competition!Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 Intro8:27 Modern Nutcracker Statistics12:09 About Pyotr Tchaikovsky18:19 About The Nutcracker21:45 Why Did The Ballet Get So Famous?26:58 Fact Or Spin33:21 Tchaikovsky Was Afraid Of Losing His Head37:31 He Was A Musical Secret Agent42:47 The Original Ballet Avoided 13 Of Everything47:01 The Original Nutcracker Was Quite The Buzz53:53 Breaking Down The Ballet54:15 What Are Sugarplums?56:23 The Plot: Act I59:06 The Plot: Act II1:01:17 The Music1:03:51 The Suite1:10:52 The Dance Of The Sugarplum Fairy1:12:23 Decorating The Christmas Tree1:15:49 Full Ballet Vs. Suite?1:16:50 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we revisit this 2024 Nutcracker chat, we start with three of our dancers - Talbot Rue, Anna Orzulak, and Abby Zinsser, who tell us what dancing in The Nutcracker every year means to them, both artistically and nostalgically. Then, we join Jim and Karen for a discussion on bringing new elements to this staging of the Christmas classic.*Notice: This episode discussed last year's relocation to the University of Saint Francis Robert Goldstine PAC. This year, Fort Wayne Ballet has returned to the newly renovated Arts United Center.

The penultimate horror film in Have You Ever Seen's 10th Annual Scary Movie Month was a blockbuster and an Oscar-winner. And that's unusual for the relentless and unsubtle director Darren Aronofsky. He isn't often rewarded so much for the chances he takes. This 693rd episode talks about how the intense Black Swan is women-centric, even as the women in it go through hell. Natalie Portman won Best Actress for playing a lonely ballet dancer who was deluded even before the movie started. Then after she gets the lead role in Swan Lake, she shows us levels of masochism, obsession and deep mental illness. Real versus imagined. Mila Kunis, Barbara Hershey and Vincent Cassell hit some home runs too, with Hersey eating it up as Portman's possessive and abusive mother. So put on your feathers and get ready for an episode all about the sordid and dangerous world of ballet. Well, Actually: Mother! wasn't a complete failure at the box office and Noah didn't do THAT badly worldwide. Be a sweet girl (or a sweet boy) and write a review of this or any other HYES episode. Rate it too (5 stars!). And subscribe to the show. The email address is "haveyoueverseenpodcast@gmail.com". The socials are “@moviefiend51” on the T and “ryan-ellis” on the B. If you spend time on Letterboxd, look for me as "RyanHYES". I tend to focus on modern movies (contrasting the M-O of this podcast) and will probably do a lot more reviewing there in mid-November and beyond.

What do Stalin, Trump, and Viktor Orbán have in common? They're all fragile men terrified of truth, artists, and of anyone with a moral compass. In this week's Gaslit Nation, we talk with 91-year-old Peter Hidas, who as a young student helped ignite the 1956 Hungarian Uprising, a movement born of courage and faith in a better world. Peter's story is a testament to what ordinary people can do when they refuse to bow to tyranny. The revolts that shook the Iron Curtain in 1956 laid the groundwork for the movements that would one day bring down the Soviet empire, to the unforgettable soundtrack of Swan Lake played on repeat on Soviet TV by a collapsing regime. Today, a new generation of brave Russians has reclaimed that symbol: the “Swan Lake Collective” is being played by artists on the streets of Russia, creating a rallying cry “Let the swans dance!” for peace, freedom, and the end of Putin's Fox News–style dictatorship. Gaslit Nation is here to remind you that Putin's days are numbered.  This week's show also celebrates the heroes of the No Kings protests, the Gen Z meme pirates toppling corruption crime sprees pretending to be governments, how Trump and Putin might try to save Orban's doomed April 2026 election, and more.  So keep marching. Keep creating.That's how we win.  The song featured in this week's episode is “Election Day” by The Spiders. Check out their music at thespidersband.com If you have a song to share on Gaslit Nation, submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-d_DWNnDQFYUMXueYcX5ZVsA5t2RN09N8PYUQQ8koq0/edit?ts=5fee07f6&gxids=7628 Join the Gaslit Nation + Sister District Halloween Phonebank this Wednesday at 6pm ET – every phone call to Virginia plants seeds of hope! RSVP here: https://www.mobilize.us/sisterdistrict/event/847185/ Andrea's graphic novel In the Shadow of Stalin: The Story of Mr. Jones won the Ringo Award! Get your signed copy by subscribing to the show at the Producer-level or higher on Patreon.com/Gaslit, starting this week. All active donors at the Producer-level and higher, who help make Gaslit Nation possible, will receive a special thank you gift in early 2026: a signed copy of Andrea's soon-to-be-released graphic novel Mrs. Orwell.  Want to hear Gaslit Nation ad-free? Join our community of listeners for bonus shows, exclusive Q&A sessions, our group chat, invites to live events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, and more! Sign up at Patreon.com/Gaslit! Show Notes: How to Overthrow a Dictator (Featuring the history of Andrea's father-in-law Mihai Sedaru Barbul) https://sites.libsyn.com/124622/how-to-overthrow-a-dictator From Epstein's Chief Accuser, a Memoir Both Sad and Devastating: Virginia Roberts Giuffre's posthumous “Nobody's Girl” doesn't break political news, but might break your heart. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/books/review/virginia-roberts-giuffre-nobodys-girl-memoir.html?unlocked_article_code=1.uk8.Fe6u.LwC3e8hbHgjq&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare Videos Show Russian Youths Chant Anti-War Song in St. Petersburg https://www.newsweek.com/videos-russian-youths-chant-anti-war-song-st-petersburg-10883035 Trump says he did not want 'wasted meeting' after plan for Putin talks shelved https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gjp73gp41o Hungary PM Orbán's advisor in hot water for saying resisting Russia is irresponsible https://www.euronews.com/2024/09/26/hungary-pm-orbans-advisor-in-hot-water-for-saying-resisting-russia-is-irresponsible What to know about the Trump administration's $20B bailout for Argentina https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-administrations-20b-bailout-argentina/story?id=126513232 The Rise of the Inflatable Chicken Resistance https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/opinion/no-kings-protest-chicago-tactical-frivolity.html Smearing Virginia Giuffre: What New Allegations Against Prince Andrew Reveal About Power and Silence https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/opinion/prince-andrew-virginia-giuffre-smear-campaign-sex-abuse-survivor-social-security-met-police The Tech Right Gets Its Own Phyllis Schlafly: Katherine Boyle, an influential venture capitalist who is a friend of the vice president, thinks the country's path forward involves cultural conservatism and more weapons production. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/business/katherine-boyle-andreesen-horowitz-american-dynamism.html?unlocked_article_code=1.vE8.7WA9.glWQrABz11-S&smid=url-share The Contagious Gen Z Uprisings: It's a good time to start paying attention to the youth-led protests that are spreading around the world and that have toppled governments. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/world/gen-z-revolutions-protests-louvre-heist-gaza.html?unlocked_article_code=1.u08.Yg4j.Swx4JtTHBLbC&smid=url-share Yekaterinburg Street Musician Detained After Performing in Support of Arrested Band https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/10/21/yekaterinburg-street-musician-detained-after-performing-in-support-of-arrested-band-a90887 Democratic win in Iowa special election breaks GOP supermajority https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/democratic-win-in-iowa-special-election-breaks-gop-supermajority Trump and Putin's planned summit in Hungary boosts an authoritarian ally https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna238138 Europe Is Answering Putin's Challenge: Members of the NATO alliance are showing real grit—and, for now, the U.S. is with them. https://www.theatlantic.com/national-security/archive/2025/10/nato-putin-trump-europe-ukraine/684592/ CLIP 1: https://bsky.app/profile/courtwing.bsky.social/post/3m3ij7nu23c2f CLIP 2: https://bsky.app/profile/us-political-news.bsky.social/post/3m3i5tuagec2l CLIP 3: Springtime for Hitler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovCf9VRLnDY CLIP 4: https://x.com/visegrad24/status/1978242426461368656

Arctic Minerals (STO: ARCT) has commenced exploration activities at the Swan Lake copper-gold project in Norrbotten County, Sweden, a Tier 1 mining jurisdiction with one of the largest mining economies in Europe.In this interview, Executive Director Peter George provides an overview of Swan Lake, its strategic importance, and the next steps in exploration.Learn more:  https://www.arcticminerals.se/en/Watch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/Dria-r-822wAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia

Arctic Minerals (STO: ARCT) has commenced exploration activities at the Swan Lake copper-gold project in Norrbotten County, Sweden, a Tier 1 mining jurisdiction with one of the largest mining economies in Europe.In this interview, Executive Director Peter George provides an overview of Swan Lake, its strategic importance, and the next steps in exploration.Learn more:  https://www.arcticminerals.se/en/Watch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/Dria-r-822wAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia