Podcast appearances and mentions of Twyla Tharp

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Join "Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guest Trinity SantoroIn this episode of "Dance Talk” ® , host Joanne Carey interviews Trinity Santoro, an apprentice with the American Ballet Theatre. Trinity shares her journey from a competition dancer to a ballet apprentice, discussing her early experiences, the importance of technique, and the challenges she faces in the professional dance world. She emphasizes the significance of maintaining joy in dance, the role of competition, and the lessons learned from various summer intensives. Trinity also reflects on her experiences as an ABT apprentice, the excitement of working with dance legends, and the preparations for her upcoming tour. Throughout the conversation, she offers valuable insights and words of wisdom for aspiring dancers. Trinity is definitely a dancer to watch, she's going places!Trinity Santoro began her formal training in classical ballet and contemporary dance in Hanover Park, Illinois, at the Faubourg School of Ballet in 2013 under the direction of Watmora Casey. She then spent five years with A&A Ballet under the direction of Alexei Kremnev and Ana Reznik. Santoro also trained at The Royal Ballet School's Summer Intensive in 2018.In May 2022, she performed in Guatemala with A&A Ballet as the title role in Firebird. In September 2022, Santoro joined Kansas City Ballet as a member of KCBII. In 2023 and 2024, she appeared as a guest artist with Southold Dance Theatre, performing the title role in Giselle.Santoro has won numerous awards during her dance career, including winning Gold at the World Ballet Competition in 2017. She is a four-time Youth America Grand Prix Finalist, winning the Grand Prix award in 2022.Santoro joined ABT Studio Company in January 2024, where her repertoire included Amy Hall Garner's Within the Sunset, “Country Gardens” from Twyla Tharp's Brief Fling, and the Diana and Acteon pas de deux. She created a role in James Whiteside's Young & Beautiful.Santoro joined American Ballet Theatre as an apprentice in December 2024.To see Trinity performhttps://www.abt.org/Follow Trinity on Instagram @trinity_santoro“Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey wherever you listen to your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancetalkwithjoannecarey.com/⁠Follow Joanne on Instagram @westfieldschoolofdanceTune in. Follow. Like us. And Share.Please leave a review!“Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey"Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real."

On today's episode of "Conversations On Dance", we are joined by two dancers currently on tour with Twyla Tharp, Renan Cerdeiro and Alex Peters. They take us through their journey with Twyla, first as principal dancers with the Miami City Ballet performing her repertoire, then to the creative process for both her new work and a challenging revival, and finally through the experience of taking these works across America. They continue their tour with Twyla through April 20th.LINKS:Website: conversationsondancepod.comInstagram: @conversationsondanceMerch: https://bit.ly/cod-merchYouTube: https://bit.ly/youtube-CODJoin our email list: https://bit.ly/COD-email Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Susan Jaffe is a former ballerina who performed for 22 years as a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theater. She is known for iconic roles such as Swan Lake’s Odette and Odile, Kitri in Don Quixote, and Juliet in Romeo and Juliet. Jaffe has performed internationally and her repertoire includes the works of iconic choreographers such as George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, Twyla Tharp, and Merce Cunningham. After retiring from the stage, Jaffe previously served as the dean for the School of Dance at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and as the artistic director of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. In our conversation, Jaffe shares how she got her start as a ballerina, the impact legendary dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov had on her career, and what it was like reviving ABT after the Covid-19 pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's wisdom comes from The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp.   If you're loving Heroic Wisdom Daily, be sure to subscribe to the emails at heroic.us/wisdom-daily.   And… Imagine unlocking access to the distilled wisdom form 700+ of the greatest books ever written.   That's what Heroic Premium offers: Unlimited access to every Philosopher's Note. Daily inspiration and actionable tools to optimize your energy, work, and love. Personalized coaching features to help you stay consistent and focused Upgrade to Heroic Premium →   Or, ready to go next level?   Join Heroic Elite, a 101-day training program designed to help you unlock your potential and achieve real, measurable results. Optimize your energy, work, and love with a proven system for transformation. Become the best, most Heroic version of yourself.   Join Heroic Elite →   And finally: Know someone who'd love this? Share Heroic Wisdom Daily with them, and let's grow together in 2025!   Share Heroic Wisdom Daily →

Ever wished procrastination was an Olympic sport because you'd definitely win gold? Well, it's time to change that mindset, one tiny step at a time! In today's episode, we're diving into the genius of the 2-Minute Rule from Atomic Habits by James Clear. Discover how this bite-sized approach to habit-building can turn even the most persistent procrastinator into a productivity powerhouse. Learn from the greats like Twyla Tharp and the biggest procrastinator you know (me!) to transform those daunting tasks into do-able habits. Whether it's conquering clutter or finally starting that side hustle, you'll be amazed at how just two minutes can change your life. Ready to become a master of small wins and big gains? Tune in and stop procrastinating today!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're joined by Kirven, the multi-talented Artistic Director behind Saint Louis Dance Theatre, formerly Big Muddy Dance Company. began his formal dance training at the Boston Arts Academy in 1999 and as a member of Boston Youth Moves under the artistic direction of Jeannette Neil and Jim Viera. He began his professional career as a member of Ailey II from 2002–2004 and performed at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival as a member of Battleworks Dance Company in 2003. In June 2004, Mr. Douthit-Boyd joined the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performing both nationally and internationally for 11 years. During his tenure with the company, he performed leading roles in works choreographed by Alvin Ailey, Judith Jamison, Robert Battle, Ron K. Brown, Geoffrey Holder, Jiri Kylian, David Parsons, Camille A. Brown, Ulysses Dove, Christopher Wheeldon, Hofesh Shecter, Twyla Tharp, Wayne McGregor and Ohad Naharin. He joined COCA-Center of Creative Arts in 2015 as Co-Artistic Director of Dance with his husband Antonio Douthit-Boyd. In 2016, Mr. Douthit-Boyd joined Ron K. Brown/Evidence, A Dance Company as a guest artist.Saint Louis Dance Theatre, formerly The Big Muddy Dance Company, is a dynamic arts organization dedicated to providing world-class contemporary dance performances and exhilarating theatre experiences in our great city. Their 24-25 (RE)Imagine Season is sure to astound, with an exceptional repertoire created by celebrated artists from around the globe, and intentional efforts to pull audiences closer to our movement. Every moment behind the curtain is sure to captivate, every step is sure to inspire, and they will take every bow in celebration of the manifestation of their dreams. Come lose yourselves in this art!  Support the show

Today's +1 features wisdom from Peter Attia, Twyla Tharp, Coach John Wooden, Admiral William H. McRaven and Thomas à Kempis.   Heroic: https://heroic.us ← "Heroic is the best self-development platform in the world." — John Mackey, co-founder & former CEO of Whole Foods Market

Artists, visual and performing, have an extra layer of thought process fueled by energy. Energy is a precious commodity in the art world or in any world where one is passionate about a topic that is beyond the mundane. It can be found in our creative DNA as explained in Twyla Tharp's book The Creative Practice. In this episode we describe our own relationship with energy as it pertains to our creative process. Energy is such a fine tuned element that can go away with a breeze or come barreling in when we least expect it. It's the vibration, the tingle, the excitement we feel when we are excited to put marks on a canvas or notes on a musical score. Energy influences relationships, affects our sleep patterns, and challenges time management in positive and negative ways. The point is we need to protect energy in our lives and lift up enthusiasm as a way to lead others in the arts and ourselves. It is very worthwhile to become aware of how you use your momentum through your life not only as an artist but as a human . Show Note Links: The Creative Practice by Twyla Tharp Valerie's Mentor Group through Mastrius.com Armin Mersmann's Website

Twyla Tharp is a legend in the world of dance. She's danced and choreographed professionally for nearly 60 years. Tharp is 82 and she's still working just as hard as ever. She has a new show that she choreographed – How Long Blues. When we spoke to Twyla she had just written a book called Keep it Moving: Lessons for the Rest of Your Life. We're thrilled to revisit this conversation. She's one of the most insightful, hilarious, and sassy guests we've ever had on the show.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comAdam is the best magazine editor of my generation, and an old friend. From 2004 to 2019, he was the editor-in-chief of New York Magazine, and before that he edited the New York Times Magazine, and 7 Days — a weekly news magazine covering art and culture in NYC. His first book is The Work of Art: How Something Comes from Nothing.For two clips of our convo — on the bygone power of magazines, and the birth of the great and powerful performance artist Dina Martina — pop over to our YouTube page. Other topics: his upbringing on Long Island; fantasizing about NYC through the cosmopolitanism of magazines; being a “magazine junky extremely early”; the literary journalism of the ‘60s; Gay Talese; Joan Didion; Tom Wolfe; Adam's early start at The Village Voice; 18-hour workdays; joining Rolling Stone then Esquire; commissioning Frank Rich's groundbreaking piece on gay culture; the visual strength of mags; 7 Days “doomed from the start” because of a stock market crash; the NYT's Joe Lelyveld hiring Adam to “make trouble” with creative disruption; Tina Brown; “the mix” of magazines like a dinner party; the psychodrama of writers clashing with colleagues; how the Internet killed magazines; the blogosphere; podcasting; the artist Cheryl Pope and her series on miscarriages; Tony Kushner's Angels in America; when creation is tedious and painful; Leaves of Grass and its various versions; Montaigne's essays; Pascal and the incompleteness of The Pensées; Amy Sillman painting over her beautiful work; Steven Sondheim; choreographer Twyla Tharp; poetry as the concentration of language and the deconstruction of how we speak; poets Marie Howe and Louise Gluck; the fiction writer George Saunders; how weed suppresses the ego; and Adam's preternatural calm.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy (the first 102 are free in their entirety — subscribe to get everything else). Coming up: Oren Cass on Republicans moving left on class, Noah Smith on the economy, Bill Maher on everything, George Will on Trump and conservatism, Lionel Shriver on her new novel, Elizabeth Corey on Oakeshott, and the great Van Jones! Please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Tina Sinatra, Daughter of the Legendary Frank Sinatra About Harvey's guest: Today's special guest, Tina Sinatra, is a member of Hollywood royalty.  She's the youngest child of the most beloved vocalist and entertainer of all time – Frank Sinatra.   As an actress, she appeared in a number of TV shows including “Romeo and Julia ‘70”, “It Takes a Thief”, “Adam-12”, “Mannix” and “Fantasy Island”.  But she has devoted most of her life and career to managing, advancing and honouring the spectacular legacy and body of work of her father's monumental career.   She was the executive producer of the fabulous, star-studded TV Special “Sinatra 75: The Best is Yet to Come”, celebrating her father's 75th birthday.   She also executive produced the highly acclaimed miniseries, “Sinatra” which was nominated for 9 Emmy awards and won 2, in addition to winning a Golden Globe Award for best television miniseries.  And she served as executive producer on the TV movie “Young at Heart” and was a producer of the 2004 remake of the movie “The Manchurian Candidate”.   In addition, our guest has been instrumental in a number of initiatives and projects which have kept Frank Sinatra's historic contribution to pop culture relevant and current, such as establishing the Frank Sinatra Hall at the USC Campus, arranging for her father's film, TV and audiotape collection to be donated to the UCLA archives, and orchestrating a terrific Grammy museum exhibit called “Sinatra: An American Icon”, which toured across America.   She's been involved in bringing us wonderful multimedia concert productions at Radio City Music Hall and the London Palladium, as well as the Twyla Tharp dance extravaganza “Come Fly Away”, which had hugely successful runs on Broadway and in Las Vegas.  In her role as senior Board member of Frank Sinatra Enterprises, which manages the licensing and usage of her father's name, likeness, recordings and films, she's been a tremendous support in the creation of the Emmy-nominated, 2-part HBO documentary “Sinatra: All or Nothing at All”.   She was instrumental in the launch of the immensely popular Siriusly Sinatra channel, which is channel 70 on SiriusXM, as well as the iconic Sinatra Bar and Lounge in Nashville, AND the exciting new show, “Sinatra: The Musical”, which made its world premiere last year in England.   And if all of that weren't enough, she wrote a highly compelling, insightful and poignant New York Times Bestselling book entitled, “My Father's Daughter: A Memoir”, which was revised in 2015 to commemorate Frank Sinatra's 100th birthday.   For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ To learn more about Tina Sinatra, go to:https://www.sinatra.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tinasinatra.rp #TinaSinatra    #harveybrownstoneinterviews

Music and Fashion Writer and Editor turned Rupaul co-star, Merle Ginsberg, talks about sharing a scene with Laurie Anderson, Twyla Tharp, and Eric Bogosian, catching The Clash, Television, and Glenn Branca at Danceteria, Mudd Club, and The Ritz, and parlaying Downtown Avant-garde Art into Midtown Corporate Music Media Business at a then-nascent MTV.

Join dance historian Doug Fullington as he takes us through the three works of Pacific Northwest Ballet's THE SEASONS' CANON. On stage this rep are Twyla Tharp's Sweet Fields™, Jessica Lang's stunning solo The Calling, and Crystal Pite's mesmerizing work for 54 dancers, The Seasons' Canon. Doug Fullington is the founder and director of The Tudor Choir who sing the Shaker hymns featured in Sweet Fields, as well as the music for The Calling.  Recorded in the Nesholm Family Lecture Hall at Seattle Center's McCaw Hall in Seattle, Washington in April 2024.    

Pacific Northwest Ballet Artistic Director Peter Boal and retiring PNB Principal dancer James Yoichi Moore talk about the ins and outs of James' career as a dancer. They cover his journey as a dancer pre-PNB, his on and off stage collaborators (Noelani Pantastico, Twyla Tharp, Seattle Dance Collective, etc.), his advice for young dancers, and more! Tune in to this conversation for a brief summary of James' contributions to PNB including some rapid-fire questions from Peter and the audience.    This episode was recorded live in the Nesholm Lecture Hall in Marion Oliver McCaw Hall in Seattle, WA in April 2024.

Pads and Planner Update! Song: Who was that, who was thaaaaat? By Deee-lite Showing My Work: Wrote the outline for the Cervical Scars, Provider Version last week. That content will debut at the ATM conference in May. Register here! Planner Update: My sister got it! And gave it to me cause she didn't like it! Twyla Tharp and the pencil concept Let's Make Reusable Pads! I was talking to my gurl D about making reusable chux pads for our midwifery practices. Head over to the Preggers Can Be Choosers IG account for pics. cut/pinn 2 t-shirts. stitch in an X down the middle serge the sides. I like the punk rock look, but you could do a rolled hem or even fancy a French hem. Hopefully Helping, Rowan PS ⁠Join my newsletter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pcbc/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pcbc/support

In this episode of the "What's Your Problem?" podcast, I explore the empowering world of physical fitness and how it profoundly impacts our lives. Drawing inspiration from Twyla Tharp's insightful book "Keep It Moving: Lessons for the Rest of Your Life," I delve into the importance of treating your body as a lifelong pledge and responsibility.As a listener, you'll gain invaluable insights on several key areas:1. **The Significance of Physical Fitness:** I'll help you understand why maintaining physical activity as we age is crucial for mental sharpness, bone strength, muscle mass, and overall mobility.2. **Empowerment Through Responsibility:** I discuss how seeing the care of our bodies as a personal job, a pledge that impacts not only ourselves but also those around us, can be transformative.3. **Actionable Fitness Strategies:** I provide practical tips and strategies for integrating physical activity into daily life, such as 'marking your day' with small, manageable exercises.4. **The Mind-Body Connection:** I explore how physical fitness enhances social, emotional, and intellectual well-being, contributing to a fulfilling life.5. **Overcoming Mental Barriers:** I break down the mental conditioning that leads to inactivity and help you understand the long-term benefits of staying physically active.6. **Investing in the Future:** I view physical activity as an investment in your future self, preparing for life's uncertainties and challenges with strength and resilience.By the end of this episode, you will feel empowered and equipped with the knowledge and motivation to take control of your physical fitness. You'll understand its profound impact on your overall quality of life and feel inspired to make lasting, positive changes. This episode is a call to action for anyone looking to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle and discover the profound benefits of physical well-being.

This time, a cool trend in wind turbines. A Norwegian company called World Wide Wind is piloting a wind turbine that sits out in the ocean with its generator at the bottom, in the sea. Check it out over at New Atlas.Then, Nora and Cathi talk about what to do when you feel stuck creatively. There's this idea of working with creative constraints, or Twyla Tharp's practice of building a creative habit.

Suzanne Lopez is the Abbot Academy Director of the Joffrey Academy of Dance, which is the official school of the Joffrey Ballet. Suzanne's journey at the Joffrey started when she was 12, when she attended her first summer intensive audition taught by Robert Joffrey. She has had a 19-year dance career, dancing principal roles in ballets by famed choreographers such as José Limón, Twyla Tharp, and Sir Frederick Ashton.Suzanne has had an incredible career at Joffrey, and now she is continuing the legacy of great dance in Chicago.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!MastercardAmerican National InsuranceTerlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest:Official Site: Joffrey.orgFacebook: The Joffrey BalletInstagram: @JoffreyBalletTwitter: @JoffreyBallet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on 'Conversations On Dance', we are joined by Lloyd Knight, a long time veteran of the Martha Graham Dance Company. We catch up with Lloyd about the work he has done in the past year with Twyla Tharp and on tours with the Graham company, as well as the time he's spent this year as one of the New York Public Library's Dance Research Fellows. The program this year is centered on Martha Graham, and Lloyd will present his research in the Jerome Robbins Dance Division's Annual Symposium alongside the other fellows on January 26th. There will also be a virtual Symposium on February 2nd. Tickets are free and can be reserved via Eventbrite: CLICK HERE. For more information about the Jerome Robbins Dance Divison, visit nypl.org. Try Audible Plus free for 30 daysGive the gift of Audible PlusLINKS:Website: conversationsondancepod.comInstagram: @conversationsondanceMerch: https://bit.ly/cod-merchYouTube: https://bit.ly/youtube-CODJoin our email list: https://bit.ly/mail-COD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Summary: Host Menina Fortunato talks with Alex Wong about his evolution from tap to ballet to a standout on "So You Think You Can Dance." Alex recounts his reluctant start in ballet, his win at the Prix de Lausanne competition, and his tenure with prestigious ballet companies. The discussion also covers his successful pivot to TikTok during the pandemic, contrasting his traditional dance roles with the more profitable social media sphere. The episode concludes by exploring the broadening avenues for dancers in the digital era, with Alex's story providing both inspiration and actionable insights. Show Notes: 00:01:42 - Introduction to Alex Wong 00:02:40 - Alex's Early Dance Journey 00:07:47 - Social Media Connections 00:13:54 - Social Media and Dance Agencies 00:16:10 - Advice for Dancers 00:20:53 - Building Relationships in the Dance Industry 00:22:35 - Training and Work Balance Biography: Alex Wong began his dance journey at the tender age of 7, with his training encompassing various styles, including tap and jazz. By the age of 10, he was honing his ballet skills at the renowned Goh Ballet Academy in Vancouver, Canada. His prowess in ballet was further recognized when he became the first Canadian to win the prestigious Prix de Lausanne competition in Switzerland in 2004. Alex briefly danced with the American Ballet Theatre before joining the Miami City Ballet. By 2007, he had been promoted to the rank of soloist at MCB. His repertoire is vast, having performed leading roles in renowned productions such as Balanchine's Symphony In Three Movements, Twyla Tharp's Push Comes to Shove, and many more. In 2009, Alex's journey took an exciting turn when he auditioned for the FOX dance series, "So You Think You Can Dance." Although he made it to the final Top 20, contractual obligations with the Miami City Ballet forced him to withdraw. However, his impressive audition led to a promotion to the rank of principal soloist at MCB. In 2010, he took another shot at SYTYCD and made it to the Top 10 contestants for season seven. Unfortunately, an injury during a rehearsal forced him out of the competition. He has appeared on shows like "Glee," "Smash," "The Voice," and "Dancing with the Stars." He even made it to the semi-final Hollywood rounds of "American Idol." Alex's versatility is further highlighted by his dance single "Crave" and his role as Sniper in the Original Broadway Cast of "Newsies." Connect on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/alexdwong https://www.facebook.com/alexdwong  Official Website https://www.thealexwong.com

Lighting Designer John Sorensen-Jolink grew up in Portland, filling his days with soccer, youth symphony, horseback riding, and taking cabs between schools to train for a future as a pro dancer. After 10 years of performing with the best of the best (think Twyla Tharp et al) he answered an urge to learn how to design and make objects grounded in human connection. Now Coil + Drift is celebrated for its material forward honesty and graceful gesture with light and space. I guess you can take the designer out of dance, but you can't take the dancer out of the design.Images and more from John on cleverpodcast.comPlease say Hi on social! Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin - @CleverPodcast, @amydevers,If you enjoy Clever we could use your support! Please consider leaving a review, making a donation, becoming a sponsor, or introducing us to your friends! We love and appreciate you!Clever is hosted & produced by Amy Devers, with editing by Mark Zurawinski, production assistance from Ilana Nevins and Anouchka Stephan, and music by El Ten Eleven. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recommend this show by sharing the link: pod.link/2Pages I did a beginner's class in ceramics earlier this year, and it was a pretty interesting experience to go up against a potter's wheel and lose. Forget actually trying to create a pot, I found it nearly impossible just to get the lump of clay centered on the wheel. I did end up with a few lumpy, bumpy things to glaze - and glazing is its own adventure where you never really know how your project will turn out since every firing in the kiln is different. Do your best, create blindly, have your creation tempered by forces beyond your control, and end up with something unexpectedly gorgeous. Gosh, it's a bit like life, really.   Susan Collett is someone I've shared a glass of wine with more than once on my balcony, as she lives just around the corner from me in Toronto. She also happens to be one of the pre-eminent artists who works in clay sculpture and printmaking, something she's been doing successfully for 30 years.  Susan reads two pages from ‘The Creative Habit' by Twyla Tharp. [reading begins at 14:15]   Hear us discuss:  What art does for the artist, and for the world: “Something good always comes forward out of chaos, difficulty, and struggle, and I want to remind people of their strength amidst fragile times.” [6:32] | How to engage with art. [8:52] | Planning helps the wheel go ‘round. [17:59] | Working through the doldrums as a creator. [20:01] | Our inner critics: “Just because you think it, doesn't mean it's real.” [21:52] | The importance of drawing. [25:55] | The next project: “Within one piece there are ten other pieces.” [27:31] | “The clay, itself, teaches you to let go into the materials.” [30:01] | How to find your audience. [33:49]

In this episode, Marisa interviews dancer, choreographer, and artistic director of Toledo Ballet, Eric Otto. Eric shares his story about growing up dancing at his mom's ballet school in New York and then training at the School of American Ballet. They discuss his experiences performing in classical ballets and on Broadway, working with icon Twyla Tharp in Movin' Out. Eric provides insight into the world of dance, and encourages dancers that success comes from being authentic and passionate.Follow Eric @ericotto79Check out his website at https://ericottoballet.comCheck out Toledo Ballet's website for classes and upcoming performanceshttps://www.artstoledo.com/toledoballet/

Join us as we sit down with Deirdre Miles-Burger, a distinguished ballet competition judge with years of experience in the dance world. Ms. Miles-Burger helps pull back the curtain on what judges really think. What do judges love to see from competitors on stage? What are some no-nos? Why do some students not place yet still make it to finals? What's the role of costumes? How much does potential play a role vs. flawless performances? And, who is really making all the decisions? Ms. Miles Burger answers all these questions and more! About Ms. Miles-Burger Born in Burlington, Massachusetts, Dierdre Miles Burger began her formative dance training with Margaret Prishwalko Fallon and subsequently the Boston Ballet School on a Ford Foundation Scholarship. Ms. Miles Burger became an apprentice with Boston Ballet at age fourteen and joined the Corps de Ballet in 1974. From 1978 until 1982 Miles Burger danced in New York City and with Houston Ballet before returning to Boston Ballet in 1983. During her career she danced countless principal roles in the classical and contemporary ballet repertory but was most known for her portrayal of Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker, and the Principal Stomper in Twyla Tharp's Brief Fling. In June of 1993 Miles Burger retired from performing and joined Boston Ballet's Artistic Staff. In September 2002 Miles Burger was appointed Principal of Boston Ballet School. In the summer of 2006 she left Boston Ballet to move to Florida with her husband, where she continued to teach and coach on a freelance basis. In addition she has served on the jury for a number of ballet conventions and competitions including Youth America Grand Prix regional semi-finals and New York City Finals. In July 2010 she was appointed Director of Orlando Ballet School, serving there for eight years until August 2018. Under her leadership Orlando Ballet School grew and developed programming, most notably the Orlando Ballet School Academy, which develops young dancers for professional careers. Reaching out to the community she instituted several programs for children with special needs including Adaptive Dance for students with Down Syndrome, Come Dance With Us for children with physical challenges and Kids Beating Cancer for children recovering from cancer. In 2019 Miles Burger assumed the position of Assistant Education Director for the Sarasota Ballet and continues as an examiner for the ABT National Training Curriculum.  

Kath and Jan welcome the powerful dancer Daisy Kate Jacobson to the podcast as we parse the meanings of lissome, lithe and willowy as it relates to dancers. Like a true dancer, however, Daisy prefers to concentrate on strength, rather than patriarchal labels. We talk about Daisy's evolution from being a tiny child chorus member in The Nutcracker to playing the lead, Clara. After attending Juilliard, she worked with LA Dance Project and now is a protégé of Twyla Tharp, after working on Twyla's reboot of “Nine Sinatra Songs.” Kath and Jan realize they are old enough to remember the original version of that piece in back in the day. We discuss Daisy's Franco-American roots, her commitment to being mostly vegan, and how to maintain balanced eating with the torching of calories that comes with dance. We talk about Daisy and her boyfriend sharing cooking duties and eating disorders within the dance community. Daisy reveals how she needs to supplement her diet with animal products to help with a hip injury. Finally, Daisy almost convinces Kath & Jan to take an adult ballet class, currently the subject of a documentary she is working on. As long as we can wear sweats, we are in. A fascinating and illuminating conversation. Listen in!

Today's guest is a vibrant force of passion and hard work and, for those of you interested in how the world of Broadway works and how it differs from TV and Film, she is a genuine triple threat---From eight shows a week in New York to recurring roles on TV, she's spent 20 years in this business, putting in the work and thoroughly enjoying every step of the journey.  Jackie Seiden is an actor/singer/writer born in Highland Park, IL. She graduated early Cum Laude from Northwestern University with a Bachelor in Science and a Music Theatre Certificate. After graduating, Jackie moved to New York City and was cast in her dream show, "Hairspray" on Broadway. She was also in the original company of "Good Vibrations" on Broadway, and originated Mary Delgado on the 1st National Tour of "Jersey Boys" along with many other off Broadway productions, tours, regional shows, and worked with greats like Twyla Tharp and Bob Dylan. After performing as Pinky Tuscadero in Garry Marshall's production of Happy Days, she moved out to Los Angeles permanently where she met her husband Jason Winer (Director/Producer). Since moving to LA Jackie has worked on many films and television shows ("Jersey Boys" with Clint Eastwood, "New Year's Eve" with Garry Marshall, " Jack and Jill," with Adam Sandler "Christmas Switch," "The Catch," "Modern Family," "Life in Pieces," etc., and performed all over as a part of the For The Record Live company. THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS: THE BRIDGE: The Bridge for Actors TNTT ACTING MEMBERSHIP: The New Triple Threat Membership PATREON: @thatoneaudition CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher CREDITS: Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse WRITER: Erin McCluskey OUTREACH: Elle Powell WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings SOCIAL: Imani Love

What does it mean to “seek the metaphor?” Here's a quote from Twyla Tharp's The Creative Habit that puts this hard-to-describe concept into words: Creativity is more about taking the facts, fictions, and feelings we store away and finding new ways to connect them. What we're talking about here is metaphor. Metaphor is the lifeblood of all art, if it is not art itself. Metaphor is our vocabulary for connecting what we are experiencing now with what we have experienced before. It's not only how we express what we remember, it's how we interpret it - for ourselves and others.” ― from The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp What metaphors might elevate your lived experience today and help you see your relationships, actions, and emotions with fresh perspective? What if, instead of saying that you're feeling “okay,” today, you described that state of okay as a specific kind of weather? Would it be blue sky with just a cloud or two, maybe one that looks a bit like a four-leaf clover? Or, would it have just finished misting and now a rainbow is cresting across the sky? When we use metaphor to name our experience, we help ourselves see what might otherwise be invisible. We give ourselves language to understand our experiences more deeply and to communicate more fully with others. In today's episode of Creative Lift, Living the Artful Life: Seek the Metaphor, we'll try out another exercise that invites you to use metaphor to gain perspective. Visit this link for the show notes. Episode Links: Find me on Instagram: @naomikinsman Find Alex on Instagram: @ag.doherty

Two years ago, Jennie Nash and I (this is KJ) got into a debate about what was the best, most helpful book for a writer's bookshelf. Almost instantly we realized that we couldn't choose just one (although if we could, I suspect it's Save the Cat Writes a Novel for me and Twyla Tharp's The Creative Habit for Jennie, but even as I write that I'm having second thoughts in favor of Big Magic but I'm just SO ANNOYED with her right now because of the whole take-back-my-book thing) and, yeah. Anyway. It's summer reading time, and to my summer reading list I've added a few books about writing, starting with Rick Rubin's The Creative Act: A Way of Being and, yes. Twyla Tharp's book (it's taken me this long to get over my resistance but JENNIE IS ALWAYS RIGHT about these things) and adding, for a practical note, Save the Cat Strikes Back by Blake Snyder and The Trope Thesaurus from Jennifer Hilt. (Want my non-professional summer reading list? Subscribe to #AmReading.) If you're looking to add to your own professional summer reading, you can't do better than going back to the series of summer episodes that Jennie and I recorded as a result of that first debate. They're all listed and linked below, along with the books we discussed, and I'm putting the first of them (Episode 269) here—in which we debate, yes, Big Magic versus The Creative Habit.Since then, Jennie's published two Blueprint for a Book books: one each for fiction and nonfiction and, coming later this summer, memoir. They're all EXCELLENT and highly recommended as well.Working Bookshelf Episodes:* Inspiration (Big Magic versus The Creative Habit)* Plotting (Save the Cat Writes a Novel versus The Situation and the Story)* Productivity (Productivity with Deep Work versus From 2K to 10K)* Up Your Game (The Practice versus The Bestseller Code)* When You're Stuck (The War of Art versus Dear Writer You Need to Quit)* Getting Published (The Essential Guide to Getting Published versus 78 Reasons Why Your Book May Never Be Published and 14 Reasons Why It Just Might)* Writing While White (The Anti Racist Writing Workshop, Craft in the Real World, Writing the Other)* When You Don't Know Why You're Doing This (Start with Why versus How to Write an Autobiographical Novel)* Writer Comfort Reads (Bird by Bird versus Making a Literary Life)* Editing (Meander, Spiral, Explode: Design and Pattern in Narrative versus Blueprint for a Book)If you love a good writing retreat—especially one that comes with good solid coaching and the chance to meet others who are working on similar projects—here's one to check out. This fall, three Author Accelerator certified book coaches are offering Mainely Memoir, a retreat for women writers in historic Biddeford, Maine, held over three days in the gorgeous Maine woods in September, with one-on-one coaching both before and after the retreat. It's the perfect opportunity to give yourself the gift of time and focus so that you can make real progress on your memoir this year. Find out more at www.mainelymemoir.comHey - are you following Sarina on Instagram? It's a great place for romance goodness (and check out her (Surprise!) billboard at 34th and 7th Ave!). This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Drawing on the concepts presented in Matt's book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Kat Edmonson joins Matt to discusschoosing the right environment to spark and capture inspiration,coping with criticism and expectations in high-exposure performance opportunities,gaining strength through improvement, perseverance, and creativity,realizing one's authentic aspirations and pursuing a new path, andfinding meaning and balance that transcends the public persona.  Kat Edmonson is an award-winning songwriter and singer "with an equal foothold in jazz, cabaret, and vintage cosmopolitanism pop" (The New York Times). She has been featured on Austin City Limits, Tiny Desk Concerts, A Prairie Home Companion, and The Late Show.The New York Times describes her music as "fresh as a spring bouquet," while NPR says, "Hearing Edmonson makes it virtually impossible to do anything but stop and listen."Kat holds a deep and longstanding commitment to creating the highest quality recordings possible, working with multi-GRAMMY®-award-winning producers and audio engineer legends Frank Filipetti, Fernando Lodeiro, Ed Cherney, Phil Ramone, and the recording giant Al Schmitt (24-time-GRAMMY®-award-winner) who said of Kat, "She is a tremendous talent … with a style and charm that reaches fans in the worlds of blues, rock, pop, and beyond."In 2013, The Songwriters Hall of Fame awarded Kat the Abe Olman Scholarship Award for Excellence in Songwriting. "Intuitive about melody and handy with a turn of phrase (The New York Times), the songsmith has been writing since she was a little girl, having published over 40 songs. JAZZIZ magazine says, "…her lasting contribution might very well be her songs." NPR says, "She's a savvy student of '60s film soundtracks, jazz-pop stylists, and Brill Building songcraft, nodding to her influences at every turn. But her take on those stylized musical languages is so fresh and fluent that the referencing never feels cumbersome." Her original song "Lucky" was featured in the Coca-Cola "Footprints" ad from the 2014 Winter Olympics.The Texas native began crafting her signature sound while performing in Austin's local club circuit for years before releasing her debut LP, Take To The Sky, in 2009. In addition to her headline tours, Kat has gone on the road in support of Lyle Lovett, Chris Isaak, Gary Clark, Jr., Jaime Cullum, and Shawn Colvin and has opened shows for Smokey Robinson, George Benson, Amos Lee, Michael Kiwanuka, Asleep at the Wheel, Nick Lowe, and Willie Nelson.Kat Edmonson lives in New York.In winter 2022, Kat made her theatrical debut in "The Hang,": a new jazz opera by Taylor Mac and Matt Ray. Upon its opening, the off-off Broadway show received "Critic's Pick" in The New York Times, highlighting Kat's "extraordinary artistry." About her performance, Vulture praises the burgeoning actress for her "weightless, soaring scat arias," The Wrap says, "Kat Edmonson emerges as the Teresa Stratus of off-off-Broadway." "The Hang" imagines the final hours of the life of Socrates as he asks his friends to use every moment left to think on virtue.Matt Wilson gained national exposure as the "Piano Man" in the First National Tour of Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp's Tony-award-winning musical Movin' Out. In 2005, the Texas State Senate honored Matt with a resolution for his achievements in Fine Arts, and he was accepted to the 2016 - 2018 Texas Commission on the Arts Touring Roster. Matt continues to tour with his band, headlining numerous public, private, and social events. In 2021, Matt released his first book, Hooks: Lessons on PerformaSupport the show

On this episode we interview artist and associate professor Kelly Sheppard Murray. We talk about trusting your creative curiosity, pursuing an art education, coming back after a creative burnout, and the power of committing to a daily practice. Stay Connected With Kelly Sheppard Murray: Website: https://www.kellysheppardmurray.com Instagram: @kellysheppardmurray_art YouTube: kellysheppardmurray_art Mentioned in the Episode: “The Creative Habit” by Twyla Tharp - https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Habit-Learn-Use-Life/dp/1480589837 Episode Blog Link: https://www.jaclynsanders.com/blogpodcastepisodes/podcast097 Sign up for our studio newsletters at: https://www.AmeighArt.com https://www.JaclynSanders.com https://www.levelupartists.com Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AmeighArt https://www.instagram.com/JSandersStudio https://www.instagram.com/LevelUpArtists Music by: https://www.coreyclaxton.com Watching or listening to one of our earlier episodes? In 2022, the Art Studio Insights podcast was renamed the Level Up Artists podcast!

This episode focussed on debunking the narrative that claims menopause is a deficiency that requires fixing with oestrogen, instead of a normal, healthy life event that ushers us into a vibrant, engaged maturity.  I feel that if menopause is asking us to love ourselves better, to deepen our relationship to ourselves, then HRT can really help with that, allowing us to put ourselves first. But though HRT can be a lifesaver, when it's used for a long time to continue to push through when our resources are already depleted, without making any lifestyle changes, it is just saving up problems for later. Rachel Lankester, midlife disruptor, author of Magnificent Midlife,  founder of The Mutton Club and host of Magnificent Midlife podcast explores:The faulty menopause research that's endlessly repeatedWhat symptoms HRT is helpful forThe latest research into HRT and dementiaMenopause and mental healthWhy language mattersRachel's new project MenoClarity that's offers free-to-access clear information and evidence-based research Rachel's website is https://magnificentmidlife.com/ and you can find her book Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause and Beyond at all good bookshops. Her podcast, also called Magnificent Midlife is also available on all your favourite platforms.  You can find her on Instagram as @magnificentmidlifeMenoClarity website is: https://menoclarity.com/Here are some links we refer to:Low-down on the BUPA workplace research: https://themuttonclub.com/900000-women-have-left-work-menopause/NICE guidelines for HRT: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/NG23Study on dementia in nuns: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9127971/ Kate's Second Cycle role models Pinterest board: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/KateCodrington/second-spring-summer-inspiration/ Low-down on suicide stats: https://themuttonclub.com/menopause-and-suicide-do-the-stats-add-up/Tania Elfersy's website The Wiser Woman is https://www.thewiserwoman.com/Twyla Tharp on aging https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfNd8a6eDDoMore information about Katehttps://www.katecodrington.co.uk/Instagram @kate_codringtonSecond Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshopMusicTrust Me (instrumental) by RYYZNCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / StreamMusic promoted by Audio LibraryArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Rick Rubin joins Dan to discuss human creativity. This unusual show evolves as it goes though and by the end covers a wide array of subjects and topics. By the end it isn't even clear who is asking questions and who is answering them. 1. “Broken Record” with Rick Rubin and Malcolm Gladwell https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/broken-record 2. “Tetragrammaton” podcast with Rick Rubin https://tunein.com/radio/Tetragrammaton-with-Rick-Rubin-p3496748/ 3. “From Cyrus to Alexander: A History of the Persian Empire” by Pierre Briant 4. “The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life” by Twyla Tharp 5. “The Artist's Way” by Julia Cameron 6. “Daily Creative Habit Creative Journal” by Mike Brennan 

Recommend this show by sharing the link: pod.link/2Pages Who do you think of when I say, ‘designer'? My brain goes into all sorts of nooks and crannies, and one person that comes to mind is you. A designer is someone who solves a problem. We can all probably improve at how and what we design, but have no doubts, you've already crossed the thresholds. You are already a designer.  Ayse Birsel's center of authority has always been in industrial design, making products that make life better. However, her current work has shifted beyond that. Now, Ayse is focused on what it takes to design a good life. Get‌ ‌book‌ ‌links‌ ‌and‌ ‌resources‌ ‌at‌ https://www.mbs.works/2-pages-podcast/  Ayse reads two pages from ‘The Creative Habit' by Twyla Tharp. [reading begins at 16:40]   Hear us discuss:  Deconstruction-reconstruction: “How do I go from what I know today to what I can imagine in the future?” [9:25] | “Design creates optimism.” [13:38] | The feeling of starting a creation from nothing. [21:37]  | Maintaining creative habits. [23:08] | The transition from pessimism to optimism: “Pessimism is seeing the problems, optimism is seeing the problems as opportunities.” [27:30] | Manufacturing fresh friendships. [30:05]

#175  Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost – a shortened episode to help keep your Warrior Vibe high. This show is a Walking the Talk Vancast, a portable episode that's informal and casual, recorded on the go from wherever Kathy finds herself on the day of recording. Kathy's by the hearth again today, using her van recording set-up for a fireside chat.  She's sharing some recent experiences that have inspired her along with some thoughts on creative living and why it's important for your well-being. Kathy then invites you to consider that your greatest creative act is the life you live and shares a simple framework to utilize.  If you've been looking to infuse your life with a little inspiration, this is the episode for you. Links:From Type A to Type Be Course:  Course overview/sampleFrom Type A to Type Be Coaching:  AthenaWellness.com/coachingEmail Kathy:  hello@athenawellness.comBook:  How to Write One SongBook:  The Creative Habit If you'd like to join our circle and never miss a weekly episode, please hit subscribe.  While you're there, you can rate the podcast by highlighting the stars that match your experience.  Much appreciated! For episode materials, show notes or to submit a question for a future episode, visit: https://athenawellness.com/podcast

People who live in northwest Gwinnett County will have a chance to get a year's worth of free pizza next week. A new Pizza Hut location, which is run by Flynn Restaurant Group, opened at 1550 Buford Highway in Buford on Dec. 23, but it's what the new store has planned for its grand opening festivities next week that will have tongues salivating. The first 25 customers who are in line at the store on Jan. 6 will get free pizza for a year. There are some limits on what pizzas qualify for the free pizza for a year, and what locations the pizzas can be picked up at. The deal is only valid at locations owned by Flynn Restaurant Group — which happens to be Pizza Hut's largest franchisee and which owns 10 other Pizza locations in Gwinnett County. In addition to the Buford location, Flynn Restaurant Group also owns locations in Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Auburn, Dacula, Duluth, Lawrenceville, Lilburn, Loganville, Norcross and Snellville. It also owns 15 other locations in metro Atlanta, including stores nearby cities such as Cumming, Flowery Branch, Hoschton and Alpharetta. Other limitations on the free pizza for a year offer customers only being able to use it to get two complimentary specialty pizzas or up to three topping large pizzas per month for a year, a limit of one pizza per party, it only being valid on carryout orders, and it only being valid on Thin N' Crispy, original pan and hand tossed crusts. The new store is expected to add 15 new jobs to the Buford and Sugar Hill area. Now in its seventh decade of delivering compelling performances all over the world, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre — recognized by Congress as a vital American “Cultural Ambassador to the World” — will make its return to Atlanta's Fabulous Fox Theatre for a series of shows in mid-February. Led by artistic director Robert Battle, the Ailey troupe will showcase premiers, new productions and repertory favorites for five performances February 16-19 as part of a 22-city North American tour. While each performance will feature different choreographed works — including pieces by Kyle Abraham, Jamar Roberts and Twyla Tharp — each presentation will conclude with the stirring Ailey-choregraphed “Revelations,” which made its debut in 1960 and has been seen by more people than any other modern dance work. Ailey's Fox Theatre residency begins at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 16 with Tharp's 1997 piece “Roy's Joys,” a new production of the 1986 production of “Survivors,” Ailey's tribute to Nelson and Winnie Mandela, and “Revelations.  Tickets, starting at $29, are available at the Fox Theatre box office at 660 Peachtree St., or by calling 855-285-8499 or visiting www.alvinailey.org or www.foxatltix.com. The arts in Gwinnett made great strides in 2022 to return to the pre-COVID world, where more than one nonprofit was overjoyed to find their doors still open. As a result, the vitality and pure joy of being back on stage or opening gallery doors was evident in the work art lovers could again absorb. Below are just a few of the highlights that made this writer smile in 2022. There were so many great performances, great exhibitions, great moments that it is hard to choose. Spring was an exciting time for Gwinnett performing arts groups and audiences. ♦ Live Arts Theatre has been nurturing and growing talent for many years. In March, their efforts were enhanced when LAT Actor Rodney Johnson won Best Performer for his work in the play “Sea Wall” at both the Southeastern Theatre Conference and the Georgia Theatre Conference. ♦ The Aurora Theatre was the venue April 2-3 when Atlanta's amazing “Dance Canvas” highlighted the work of seven emerging choreographers. Dance Canvas' Founder and Director, Angela Harris, has a special relationship with the Aurora, having danced in a number of their productions over the years. ♦ Spring was also celebrated by the joining of two of the Southeast's premiere Barber Shop Choruses. Gwinnett's lauded Stone Mountain Chorus and Atlanta Harmony Celebration joined their voices together in a concert at Mountain Park's United Methodist Church on May 21. ♦ Also in May, Duluth photographer Mary Buck traveled to Spain and returned with another treasure trove of images. Buck is known for her extraordinary photos of birds, whether taken in her own backyard or on the other side of the world. Art Beat columns of summer and early fall seemed to be full of young, talented Gwinnett dancers finding success. ♦ Rachael Graham was once a featured performer at Gwinnett Ballet Theatre. Since this summer, she has sported a number of tiaras, dancing and singing as Disney Princesses on their Cruise Line in the Caribbean. ♦ Dreams came true for another ex-Gwinnett Ballet dancer. Runako Campbell is living the dream in New York City where she has performed in a variety of shows, commercials, and with the Metropolitan Opera Ballet. ♦ The Hudgens Center is one of Gwinnett's treasured arts entities, and The Hudgens Prize is a great example of how philanthropy can lift emerging artists into the spotlight. This year's winner is sculptor Olu Amoda who received the Prize with its $50,000 cash gift in October. ♦ “The Lion in Winter” was presented in early December by Lionheart Theatre, directed by Brandi Kilgore. Taking on such a renowned and powerful work is a true artistic test and certainly a highlight of Lionheart's season. As 2022 comes to a close, one more young artist is spreading wings and flying into her future. ♦ By the new year, 10-year-old Lillian Sears, who has trained at Duluth's Atlanta Professional Dance Academy, will begin studying at the Paris Opera Ballet. She is the first North American to be accepted into the POB's six-month audition program. Dreams do come true. Here's to 2023! Grayson's girls basketball team defeated Archbishop Chapelle (La.) 58-22 Thursday in the championship game of the St. Pius Christmas Classic. The Rams went 3-0 in the tournament, improving to 10-4 on the season. Tatum Brown was named tournament MVP, and Samara Saunders earned a spot on the all-tournament team. The Rams are back at home Friday where they'll open the New Year with a game against Brookwood. Georgia saw its population increase by 1.7% between 2020 and 2022, new numbers from the Census Bureau show. As of July 1, Georgia's population stood at more than 10.9 million, up from about 10.7 million at the same time in 2020. The Peach State's neighbor to the south, Florida, saw its population increase at a higher rate of 3% during the same timeframe, Census numbers show. South Carolina (2.9%), North Carolina (2.4%) and Tennessee (1.8%) also grew more than the Peach State, though Georgia has a higher population than the three states. However, Georgia's growth outpaced that of Alabama, which saw its population increase by 0.9%. For more information, visit www.lanierislands.com For advertising inquiries, please email j.southerland@bgadgroup.com For more information be sure to visit www.bgpodcastnetwork.com   https://www.lawrencevillega.org/  https://www.foxtheatre.org/  https://guideinc.org/  https://www.psponline.com/  https://www.kiamallofga.com/  https://www.milb.com/gwinnett  https://www.fernbankmuseum.org/                     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, I am so excited to announce my episode with theater veteran Thom Sesma. Thom Sesma is currently appearing in A Man of No Importance at Classic Stage Company. You can find tickets to see him in that wonderful production here: https://www.classicstage.org/current-season/a-man-of-no-importance In the meantime, tune in today to hear some of the stories of his legendary career, including the show that "dares to have an idea as it's main character,” how he figured out the secret to virtual theater, how he won the respect of Arthur Laurents, why he loves working with John Doyle, how Sondheim treated his works, the family that Twyla Tharp creates, the show he has a unique concept for, the offensiveness of Chu Chem, the direct line between him and Alfred Drake, and more.

I Read Archeologically (Like Twyla Tharp)   A couple +1s ago, I promised to tell you more about how I read a book.   Here's the very short answer…   I read like it's my job to find Big Ideas that can help me activate my Soul Force so I can help YOU activate YOUR Soul Force.    For one simple reason. It is.    Now…   Let's go to one of my favorite books for a passage that best captures how I read.   In The Creative Habit, Twyla Tharp tells us: “When I'm reading archeologically, I'm not reading for pleasure. I read the way I scratch for an idea, digging down deep so I can get something out of it and use it in my work. I read transactionally: How can I use this? It's not enough for me to read a book. I have to ‘own' it. I scribble in the margins. I circle sentences I like and connect them with arrows to other useful sentences. I draw stars and exclamation points on every good page, to the point where the book is almost unreadable. By writing all over the pages, I transform the author's work into my book—and mine alone.”   Yep. That's exactly how to do it.   Carrying on…   Here are some other things you might find interesting in terms of how I read a book and how I encourage you to consider approaching it.   First, very importantly: I DO NOT speed read.    I read reasonably quickly—40-50 or so pages an hour depending on the font size and complexity of the subject and all that.   But… Again…   I DO NOT “speed read.”   Nor do I try to see how fast I can get through the book per se.   I treat reading a book like it's my job to mine its depths for the Big Ideas that can change YOUR life as I strive to give you More Wisdom in Less Time via the PhilosophersNotes and these +1s because, again, it is.   I also, even more importantly and less obviously, read a book like I'm lucky enough to sit down and have a GREAT conversation with a BRILLIANT thinker who spent years (if not decades!) reflecting on the subject of their book and then spent another big chunk of time distilling that wisdom into a book they could share with us.    Why in the world would I rush through THAT?   Nope.   I sit up straight. Pen in hand as I GET TO WORK searching for the Ideas that could change our lives.   I'll also say that, many years ago, I was interviewing Tony Schwartz about his great book The Power of Full Engagement. He told me that, at the time, he found his brain so full with digital inputs that he had a hard time sitting down and reading more than a page of a book. And, it was at that moment that he knew he needed to significantly reduce his consumption of digital inputs.   Which is a REALLY important point.   If you want to be able to FOCUS your mind on a book (or ANYTHING that is important) for longer than 20 seconds, you need to, in my opinion, start by Conquering Your Digital Addiction and practicing your Digital Minimalism.   A good night of sleep and meditation practice helps as well.     And…   That's a little more on how I read a book and that's Today's +1.   Let's bring Twyla Tharp back so she can send us on our way.   She tells us: “If I stopped reading, I'd stop thinking. It's that simple.”   Yep.    Books. They do a Hero good.   Here's to soaking our minds in the wisdom of great thinkers.   And…   Here's to taking that wisdom and going from Theory to Practice to Mastery Together…    TODAY.   + + + 

This is the one with Jessica Redish Jessica is an award-winning director, writer & choreographer currently in USC's School of Cinematic Arts MFA Program. She's worked with The Smashing Pumpkins' choreographing for their International Tour. Her short films “The Last Croissant” and “AIRWAY” (both Hilarious!) have won  Best Director and Best Comedy awards.  She is almost compulsively working so it's no surprise that she's in post on another comedy called “CAT” that we'll definitely talk about and she just finished the Oscar Qualifying short “Exit, Pursued by a Bear,” a short movie musical which she wrote, directed, choreographed, and co-wrote lyrics with composer Michael Mahler. Her work has been described as "hilariously twisted” and I definitely agree!  "Breaking Big" with Erin Neumeyer is a podcast about working in the entertainment industry. Meet people who work in all areas of show business to find out how they broke into the industry and found success. Working in this creative field can be a roller coaster - there will be laughter, thrills and tears - but these talented people are enjoying the ride! A HUGE Thanks to WhoHAHA.com for featuring our show in the "Podcasts We Love" Section of their App!  And special thanks to FILMCRAFT LA for sponsoring our show! While you can listen to our show everywhere podcasts are streamed we would be honored if you would open (or download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠WhoHaHa App HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ if you don't already have it) and listen there this month!  While you're there check out the other lady driven shows - there are lots of great ones!  SHOW LINKS: SHOUT OUTS: Mentor: Ann Reinking (Annie, Mickie & Maude, All That Jazz) ⁠Julia Cameron's "The Artist's Way" ⁠ ⁠Twyla Tharp "The Creative Habit" ⁠ Austin Kleon's newsletter : ⁠https://austinkleon.com/newsletter/⁠ 10 things I think are worth sharing — new art, writing, and interesting links Air Hollywood Located in Chicago, Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins Fame, opened a Tea Shop called Madame ZuZu's ⁠⁠https://madamezuzus.com/⁠⁠ Raindance Film Festival Ojia Film Festival AARI Camera / ZEISS Lenses / Roscoe Lights / CineLease CONTACT INFO: Breaking Big with Erin Neumeyer Produced by Bex Francis & Erin Neumeyer, Edited by Dylan Neumeyer Show Music composed and performed by Dylan Neumeyer Email us at ThunderTally@gmail.com or Follow us on Instagram @ThunderTally @BreakingBigWithErinNeumeyer --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbig/support

This is the one with Jessica Redish Jessica is an award-winning director, writer & choreographer currently in USC's School of Cinematic Arts MFA Program. She's worked with The Smashing Pumpkins' choreographing for their International Tour. Her short films “The Last Croissant” and “AIRWAY” (both Hilarious!) have won  Best Director and Best Comedy awards.  She is almost compulsively working so it's no surprise that she's in post on another comedy called “CAT” that we'll definitely talk about and she just finished the Oscar Qualifying short “Exit, Pursued by a Bear,” a short movie musical which she wrote, directed, choreographed, and co-wrote lyrics with composer Michael Mahler. Her work has been described as "hilariously twisted” and I definitely agree!  "Breaking Big" with Erin Neumeyer is a podcast about working in the entertainment industry. Meet people who work in all areas of show business to find out how they broke into the industry and found success. Working in this creative field can be a roller coaster - there will be laughter, thrills and tears - but these talented people are enjoying the ride! A HUGE Thanks to WhoHAHA.com for featuring our show in the "Podcasts We Love" Section of their App!  And special thanks to FILMCRAFT LA for sponsoring our show! While you can listen to our show everywhere podcasts are streamed we would be honored if you would open (or download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠WhoHaHa App HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ if you don't already have it) and listen there this month!  While you're there check out the other lady driven shows - there are lots of great ones!  SHOW LINKS: SHOUT OUTS: Mentor: Ann Reinking (Annie, Mickie & Maude, All That Jazz) ⁠Julia Cameron's "The Artist's Way" ⁠ ⁠Twyla Tharp "The Creative Habit" ⁠ Austin Kleon's newsletter : ⁠https://austinkleon.com/newsletter/⁠ 10 things I think are worth sharing — new art, writing, and interesting links Air Hollywood Located in Chicago, Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins Fame, opened a Tea Shop called Madame ZuZu's ⁠⁠https://madamezuzus.com/⁠⁠ Raindance Film Festival Ojia Film Festival AARI Camera / ZEISS Lenses / Roscoe Lights / CineLease CONTACT INFO: Breaking Big with Erin Neumeyer Produced by Bex Francis & Erin Neumeyer, Edited by Dylan Neumeyer Show Music composed and performed by Dylan Neumeyer Email us at ThunderTally@gmail.com or Follow us on Instagram @ThunderTally @BreakingBigWithErinNeumeyer --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbig/support

A transcript of this episode is available here: https://thedanceedit.com/transcript-jeanette-delgado-on-staying-open-to-possibilities/Delgado's Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/jeanettedel/Delgado's Twitter account: https://twitter.com/jeanettedel13Information about and tickets for New York City Center's Twyla Tharp program: https://www.nycitycenter.org/pdps/2022-2023/twyla-tharp/

In this episode we have begun the Creative Journey. We face into the wild unknown and the foreboding blankness of the empty page and take a few tentative steps forward. Perhaps feeling like an imposter in this strange new landscape and longing for the comfort of home, and yet here we find ourselves. Joel McKerrow talks us through how we begin our journey, how we move forward and who to look to for guidance along the way.   Show notes: The books referenced in this episode are: The Creative Habit, by Twyla Tharp, Bird by Bird by Ann Lamott and The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams.   Our sponsors are The Practice Co. and ACOM. This podcast is hosted by Joel McKerrow & Produced by Richelle Bourne.

(NOTAS COMPLETAS Y ENLACES DEL CAPÍTULO AQUÍ: https://www.jaimerodriguezdesantiago.com/kaizen/140-creatividad-iv-rituales-y-adn-creativo/)Cuenta la leyenda que Miguel Ángel encontró un día un bloque de mármol de Carrara de cinco metros de altura. Aquel pedazo  de piedra llevaba años acumulando maleza y suciedad en el patio de obras de la catedral de Florencia. Nadie quería usarlo porque tenía fama de maldito. El escultor Agostino di Duccio había intentado tallarlo, haciéndole un agujero enorme y dejándolo casi inutilizable. Sin embargo, por entonces Miguel Ángel tenía veintiséis años, y con la inconsciencia de la juventud, asumió el reto.Se pasó meses observándolo, paseando a su alrededor, sentándose encima e incluso apoyando su oreja en su costado, como si tratara de encontrarle el pulso. Quienes pasaban por su lado empezaban a tomarlo por loco. Hasta que un día, Miguel Ángel cogió el cincel y empezó a trabajar. Lo hizo sin molde de yeso ni bocetos. Sólo se limitó a dar un golpe tras otro, sin más referencia que lo que tuviera en su cabeza. Pasadas unas pocas semanas, el escultor pidió que levantaran cuatro muros alrededor del bloque para protegerlo de los curiosos. Lo que no hizo sino aumentar la expectación. Pasaron cuatro años, durante los que lo único que se sabía de aquella piedra eran los golpes que retumbaban más allá de esas paredes. Un día Miguel Ángel anunció que en unas horas dejaría caer los muros. La noticia corrió por Florencia y aquel patio se llenó rápidamente de curiosos, la mayor parte seguros de que el artista habría fracasado en su enfrentamiento con aquel enorme bloque de piedra maldita. Cuando los obreros empujaron los ladrillos y los muros se vinieron abajo apareció ante sus atónitos ojos un David de cinco metros, una de las obras más importantes de toda la historia de la humanidad. Cuando el obispo de Florencia se acercó a Miguel Ángel y le preguntó cómo había logrado hacer algo tan perfecto, el escultor se encogió de hombros y respondió: «Vi un ángel en el mármol y tallé hasta liberarlo»Según el poeta libanés Yibrán Jalil: «La creatividad pasa a través de ti, pero no proviene de ti, y aunque está contigo, no te pertenece» No es que yo sea experto en poetas libaneses, de hecho creo que no había oído su nombre en mi vida hasta que me lo descubrió Jason Silva, un tipo peculiar, que hace muchas cosas, y entre ellas presenta un programa de National Geographic llamado Brain Games. Dice el propio Silva que la creatividad es una forma de locura controlada. Es dominar las capacidades fantasmagóricas, maniáticas, las asociaciones libres que nuestra mente puede hacer cuando la sacamos y libramos de los condicionantes de sus parámetros habituales de pensamiento. Dice que es sumergirse en la zona liminal, en lo que separa los sueños de la realidad. Ya te he dicho que era un tipo peculiar. La historia de Miguel Ángel y las palabras de Jalil y de Silva tienen una cosa en común: hablan en el fondo de eso tan escurridizo que es la inspiración. Para muchos es algo que sucede, son esas musas que nos vienen a visitar y con las que, por lo que sea, algunas personas conectan con más facilidad que otras. Para otros la inspiración es parte de un proceso, es más bien el resultado de la tenacidad. Y a ella, a la inspiración, y a cómo trabajarla, vamos a dedicar el capítulo de hoy… y alguno que otro más en el futuro.

Presenting "Cautionary Tales". Host Tim Harford tells tragic stories from the past, pointing out the valuable lessons in the greatest mistakes, disasters and fiascos.On this episode, get a front row seat as an award winning choreographer and a rock legend come close to opening the worst Broadway musical of all time. When Billy Joel agreed to let dance legend Twyla Tharp turn his songs into a Broadway musical it seemed like a surefire hit. But in previews, Movin' Out was panned by the critics. It was headed for Broadway and was set to be an expensive and embarrassing failure. So how could Twyla turn things around and avert disaster before opening night?Find out in this episode. You can hear more Cautionary Tales wherever you get your podcasts. 

Here's a special preview of the Cautionary Tales podcast from Pushkin Industries. On Cautionary Tales, bestselling author Tim Harford shares stories of human error, natural disasters, and tragic catastrophes from history that contain valuable lessons for today. In this preview, you'll hear about Movin Out', the 2002 Billy Joel-inspired Broadway show created by dance legend Twyla Tharp. When Billy Joel agreed to let dance legend Twyla Tharp turn his songs into a Broadway musical it seemed like a surefire hit. But in previews, Movin' Out was panned by the critics. It was soon headed for Broadway and was set to be an expensive and embarrassing failure. So how could Twyla turn things around and avert disaster before opening night? Hear more from Cautionary Tales at https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/ctbroadway?sid=ttp.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a special preview of the Cautionary Tales podcast from Pushkin Industries. On Cautionary Tales, bestselling author Tim Harford shares stories of human error, natural disasters, and tragic catastrophes from history that contain valuable lessons for today. In this preview, you'll hear about Movin Out', the 2002 Billy Joel-inspired Broadway show created by dance legend Twyla Tharp. When Billy Joel agreed to let dance legend Twyla Tharp turn his songs into a Broadway musical it seemed like a surefire hit. But in previews, Movin' Out was panned by the critics. It was soon headed for Broadway and was set to be an expensive and embarrassing failure. So how could Twyla turn things around and avert disaster before opening night? Hear more from Cautionary Tales at https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/ctbroadway?sid=ttp.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*BONUS* Here's a special preview of the Cautionary Tales podcast from Pushkin Industries. On Cautionary Tales, bestselling author Tim Harford shares stories of human error, natural disasters, and tragic catastrophes from history that contain valuable lessons for today. In this preview, you'll hear about Movin Out', the 2002 Billy Joel-inspired Broadway show created by dance legend Twyla Tharp. When Billy Joel agreed to let dance legend Twyla Tharp turn his songs into a Broadway musical it seemed like a surefire hit. But in previews, Movin' Out was panned by the critics. It was soon headed for Broadway and was set to be an expensive and embarrassing failure. So how could Twyla turn things around and avert disaster before opening night? Hear more from Cautionary Tales at https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/ctbroadway?sid=breakdown

When Billy Joel agreed to let dance legend Twyla Tharp turn his songs into a Broadway musical it seemed like a surefire hit. But in previews, Movin' Out was panned by the critics. It was soon headed for Broadway and was set to be an expensive and embarrassing failure.So how could Twyla turn things around and avert disaster before opening night? For a full list of sources go to timharford.com If you'd like to keep up with the most recent news from this and other Pushkin podcasts be sure to sign up for our email list at Pushkin.fm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twyla Tharp once wrote “Creativity is a habit, and the best creativity is the result of good work habits.” If we want to succeed, we need good habits. On the flip side, Warren Buffet said “Chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken”, meaning that our bad habits often don't seem that bad until they get to the point where we can no longer easily break them. So if habits are that important, understanding how they are formed, changed, and broken is crucial if we want to be prolific, brilliant, and healthy in life and in work. On today's show we have a guest who can help us better understand the habits that form the foundation of our success or failure. His name is http://jamesclear.com/ (James Clear), and he's released a book called https://amzn.to/2CKA8E1 (Atomic Habits), which is about the small changes we can make in our daily life to create big change on the other side. It's a guidebook to healthier habits in life and work, and our conversation with James is coming up in just a moment. Please support the show by subscribing to http://acpremium.me (AC Premium). Get ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more. This episode is sponsored by http://bamee.com/accidentalcreative (Bambee). This episode is sponsored by http://omsphoto.com (OMS Photo). Mentioned in this episode: Herding Tigers podcast Listen to the Herding Tigers podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

This week on the Live Well Anyway podcast, host MacKenzie Koppa shares some of the ways that she is tapping into her creativity and gives you some encouragement on how you can do the same. She invites you to think about what kind of approach you take to creative pursuits, to ask yourself why you want to make beautiful things, and to allow yourself to process your emotions through art. If you need fresh inspiration, MacKenzie shares some ideas for how to find a new hobby or project to spark your creativity. JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED Subscribe to MacKenzie's Channel on YouTube Follow MacKenzie on Instagram @mackenziekoppa Sign up for MacKenzie's newsletter “Well, anyway…” Live Well Anyway Facebook Group WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify Player FM VISIT OUR SPONSORS iWi Life - Save 30% off your first purchase by going to iwilife.com/livewell and use promo code livewell. Rasa - Get 20% OFF your first purchase at wearerasa.com when you use code livewell20. Murad - Go to Murad.com and use code livewell to get 20% OFF your order and FREE shipping for any order over $60. Caraway Home - Visit CarawayHome.com/livewell and get 10% OFF your order when you use code livewell. SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our Amazon affiliate links to support the show! Hooked: How Crafting Saved My Life by Sutton Foster The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp