# dancer (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 8 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover dancer. Page: Feed: --- ## #93: What the World Cup Can Teach Dancers About Performing _2026-08-12 · Dance Colleges & Careers with Brittany Noltimier_ I watched the World Cup with a dancer’s brain—and realized that professional athletes understand something dancers often forget: performance is never optional. From directing the crowd’s attention to celebrating a goal in front of thousands of people, athletes use their entire bodies to communicate the stakes of the moment. They commit fully, show real emotion, and aren’t afraid of being “too… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/963004/episodes/14189960-93-what-the-world-cup-can-teach-dancers-about-performing.mp3) ## 228 - International Dance League Discussion w/ Moncell Durden (DanceSpeak x No Starving Artists) _2026-08-12 · DanceSpeak_ In this special DanceSpeak x No Starving Artists crossover episode, we sit down with Moncell Durden for a candid conversation about the International Dance League and some of the bigger questions its inception brings to the dance community. Through Moncell’s perspective, we dig into what dancers can consider when new professional opportunities emerge, from sustainability and understanding… [Listen](http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.dancespeakpodcast.com/uploads/1/0/6/7/106775931/podcast_228_-_nsa1.mp3) ## [(507) LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival with Nikolaj Hubbe, Carla Korbes, Margaret Tracey, & Melissa Toogood](https://shows.acast.com/conversations-on-dance/episodes/507-live-from-the-vail-dance-festival-with-nikolaj-hubbe-car) _2026-08-11 · Conversations on Dance_ Watch NOW: PREMIERES from the 2026 Vail Dance Festival here: https://www.youtube.com/live/IWR7IJTIUjM?si=Hew1Dst2yyijlh9k. Enjoy one month of Conversations on Dance on Patreon for free! Redeem here . Join Conversations on Dance hosts Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden for a live podcast recording exploring the special and unique process of preparing today’s generation of dancers for the… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64147e75d7071d0011436d2f/e/6a7b47f4f91cd396b38dacc2/media.mp3) ## [(506) LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival with Alexei Ratmansky](https://shows.acast.com/conversations-on-dance/episodes/506-live-from-the-vail-dance-festival-with-alexei-ratmansky) _2026-08-08 · Conversations on Dance_ Enjoy one month of free access to Conversations on Dance on Patreon and listen ad-free. Click here to redeem. Join Conversations on Dance hosts Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden for a live podcast recording with this summer’s Artist-in-Residence, Alexei Ratmansky. Ratmansky is widely regarded as one of the most important ballet choreographers of his generation, creating celebrated… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64147e75d7071d0011436d2f/e/6a76612ab5c73bab7c3fcde8/media.mp3) ## [(505) LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival with Ryan Tomash, Principal Dancer with New York City Ballet](https://shows.acast.com/conversations-on-dance/episodes/505-live-from-the-vail-dance-festival-with-ryan-tomash-princ) _2026-08-07 · Conversations on Dance_ Enjoy one month of free access to Conversations on Dance on Patreon and listen ad-free. Click here to redeem. Join Conversations on Dance hosts Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden for a live podcast recording with one of ballet’s most exciting rising stars: Ryan Tomash, newly promoted Principal Dancer at New York City Ballet. Born in Toronto and trained at Canada’s National Ballet… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64147e75d7071d0011436d2f/e/6a762907b5c73bab7c31622f/media.mp3) ## [(504) LIVE from The Vail Dance Festival with Composer & Musician Caroline Shaw](https://shows.acast.com/conversations-on-dance/episodes/504-live-from-the-vail-dance-festival-with-composer-musician) _2026-08-06 · Conversations on Dance_ Enjoy one month of free access to Conversations on Dance on Patreon and listen ad-free. Click here to redeem. Join Conversations on Dance hosts Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden for a special live podcast recording celebrating a remarkable milestone: the 10th year of Pulitzer Prize and Grammy Award-winning composer and performer Caroline Shaw as the festival’s Leonard Bernstein… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64147e75d7071d0011436d2f/e/6a74970672138046c6799763/media.mp3) ## [(503) LIVE from the Vail Dance Festival with Lauren Lovette, Robbie Fairchild, and Unity Phelan](https://shows.acast.com/conversations-on-dance/episodes/503-live-from-the-vail-dance-festival-with-lauren-lovette-ro) _2026-08-05 · Conversations on Dance_ Enjoy one month of free access to Conversations on Dance on Patreon and listen ad-free. Click here to redeem. Join Conversations on Dance hosts Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden for a live podcast recording with Three of Vail’s most beloved returning artists: Lauren Lovette, Unity Phelan and Robbie Fairchild. Fairchild, a former NYCB Principal Dancer, became a Tony-nominated Broadway… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64147e75d7071d0011436d2f/e/6a736776e188bf946fb23347/media.mp3) ## #92: Can You Sit Like This? The L-Sit Stretch Every Dancer Needs _2026-08-05 · Dance Colleges & Careers with Brittany Noltimier_ Before you worry about getting a deeper split or a higher kick, can you sit on the floor with your legs straight and your spine upright? In this episode of Dance Colleges and Careers , Brittany breaks down the simple L-sit stretch and explains why it creates an important foundation for better splits, leaps, kicks, posture, and everyday mobility. You’ll learn how to modify the position, where you… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/963004/episodes/15388100-92-can-you-sit-like-this-the-l-sit-stretch-every-dancer-needs.mp3) ## [(502) LIVE from The Vail Dance Festival with Michelle Dorrance and Trinity Irish Dance Company](https://shows.acast.com/conversations-on-dance/episodes/502-live-from-the-vail-dance-festival-with-michelle-dorrance) _2026-08-04 · Conversations on Dance_ Enjoy one month of free access to Conversations on Dance on Patreon and listen ad-free. Click here to redeem. Join Conversations on Dance hosts Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden for a live podcast recording with tap visionary and MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient Michelle Dorrance and artists from Trinity Irish Dance Company, the Chicago-based ensemble that has spent 35 years… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64147e75d7071d0011436d2f/e/6a71fd9247235c354d54fd73/media.mp3) ## [(501) LIVE from The Vail Dance Festival with Herman Cornejo, American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer](https://shows.acast.com/conversations-on-dance/episodes/501-live-from-the-vail-dance-festival-with-herman-cornejo-am) _2026-08-03 · Conversations on Dance_ Enjoy one month of free access to Conversations on Dance on Patreon and listen ad-free. Click here to redeem. Today we are live from Vail with one of the Vail Dance Festival’s most beloved returning artists, ABT Principal Dancer Herman Cornejo. Called “the most technically accomplished male ballet dancer in the United States” by The New Yorker, Cornejo has spent more than 15 summers on the Vail… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64147e75d7071d0011436d2f/e/6a70ad0f2031aa1a28e38854/media.mp3) ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3xgCmuFsGrYm) _2026-08-03 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [(500) LIVE from The Vail Dance Festival: Martha Graham Dance Company Centennial Celebration](https://shows.acast.com/conversations-on-dance/episodes/500-vail-dance-festival-martha-graham-dancecompany) _2026-08-02 · Conversations on Dance_ Enjoy one month of free access to Conversations on Dance on Patreon and listen ad-free. Click here to redeem. Join Conversations on Dance hosts Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden for a live podcast recording featuring Lloyd Knight and Laurel Dalley Smith from the Martha Graham Dance Company, one of the most iconic and enduring forces in American modern dance. As the company marks its… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64147e75d7071d0011436d2f/e/6a6f4bdd88c5585c85ab54f9/media.mp3) ## #91: You Have Your Splits—So Why Can’t You Kick Higher in Ballet? _2026-07-29 · Dance Colleges & Careers with Brittany Noltimier_ You have your splits—so why aren’t your ballet kicks as high as your jazz or contemporary kicks? In this episode of Dance Colleges and Careers , Brittany explains why parallel flexibility doesn’t always transfer to a turned-out grand battement. You’ll learn how turnout changes what your hips and hamstrings need, how to identify your actual restriction, and why the piriformis, posterior hip,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/963004/episodes/19531846-91-you-have-your-splits-so-why-can-t-you-kick-higher-in-ballet.mp3) ## 227 - How to Take Care of Your Body on Tour w/ Athletic Trainer Adam Quigley _2026-07-27 · DanceSpeak_ What does it actually take to keep your body healthy through rehearsals, performances, flights, hotels, and the demands of life on the road? Athletic trainer Adam Quigley has supported artists and tours including Post Malone, Lorde, Tyla, Karol G, the Jabbawockeez, 5 Seconds of Summer, plus broadway tours like MJ the Musical and Moulin Rouge, helping performers care for their bodies through the… [Listen](http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.dancespeakpodcast.com/uploads/1/0/6/7/106775931/podcast_227_-_adam_quigley.mp3) ## #90: Why Some Music Gives Dancers Something to Perform (And Some Music Doesn't) _2026-07-22 · Dance Colleges & Careers with Brittany Noltimier_ Have you ever watched two dancers perform with the exact same technique level, but one feels captivating while the other feels flat? Sometimes the difference isn't the dancer. Sometimes it's the music. In this episode, we're talking about why some songs naturally invite storytelling, emotion, and character while others leave dancers struggling to connect. Brittany breaks down the "5 W's" she uses… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/963004/episodes/19489813-90-why-some-music-gives-dancers-something-to-perform-and-some-music-doesn-t.mp3) ## #89: Why Your Dancer Still Can't Get Their Splits _2026-07-15 · Dance Colleges & Careers with Brittany Noltimier_ Your dancer stretches every day. They sit in their splits at home. They stay after class to stretch even longer. So why aren't they getting closer? In this episode, we're talking about one of the biggest flexibility mistakes I see dancers and parents make: assuming that more stretching is always the answer. We'll discuss how to identify what is actually limiting your dancer's splits, why… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/963004/episodes/19489704-89-why-your-dancer-still-can-t-get-their-splits.mp3) ## [(499) Michael and Rebecca catch up, plus we preview our incredible Vail Dance Festival line up!](https://shows.acast.com/conversations-on-dance/episodes/499-michael-and-rebecca-catch-up-plus-we-preview-our-incredi) _2026-07-08 · Conversations on Dance_ Enjoy one month of free access to Conversations on Dance on Patreon and listen ad-free. Click here to redeem. Tickets are on sale now for our live events at the 2026 Vail Dance Festival. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here: https://vaildance.org/conversations-on-dance/ Conversations on Dance was the recipient of the 2024 Clive Barnes Award for Journalism and Media Achievement.… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64147e75d7071d0011436d2f/e/6a4e5dd081fe1f6460ce80ef/media.mp3) ## Episode 59: Panel: The Upheaval _2026-07-05 · DancePod with Skånes Dansteater_ Panel discussion recorded on 13 June 2026 at Malmö Konsthall as part of Malmö City’s Democracy Week, ‘Malmö möts’. In 2025, choreographer Philippe Blanchard, dramaturge Maika Knoblich, and Skånes Dansteater initiated an ongoing inquiry into how the Performing Arts Society might assume a more active, accountable role in addressing the current ecological crisis. In a time when the climate emergency… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/970447/episodes/19431188-episode-59-panel-the-upheaval.mp3) ## #88: The BIG Mistake Competitive Dancers Are Making (World Cup Lesson) _2026-07-02 · Dance Colleges & Careers with Brittany Noltimier_ Every dancer wants their moment in the spotlight—but what if the real secret to success isn't just becoming a superstar? After watching the World Cup, I couldn't stop thinking about how the greatest players in the world still depend on their teammates. Dance is no different. In this episode, we're talking about: • Why teamwork is one of the most valuable skills dancers can develop • The problem… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/963004/episodes/19407730-88-the-big-mistake-competitive-dancers-are-making-world-cup-lesson.mp3) ## 226 - Link - A Different Perspective on Hip-Hop and House _2026-06-29 · DanceSpeak_ In episode 226, host Galit Friedlander and guest Link (dancer, educator, and one of the most respected voices on hip-hop and house culture) discuss what it means to truly understand hip-hop and house, not just as dance styles, but as cultures shaped by people, places, music, and community. Link shares stories from the clubs that influenced generations of dancers, the mentors who shaped his… [Listen](http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.dancespeakpodcast.com/uploads/1/0/6/7/106775931/podcast_226_-_link.mp3) ## [(498) Jack Ferver on Curating “Martha Graham: The Mother of Psychological Dance” at NYPL](https://shows.acast.com/conversations-on-dance/episodes/498-jack-ferver-on-curating-martha-graham-the-mother-of-psyc) _2026-06-18 · Conversations on Dance_ Enjoy one month of free access to Conversations on Dance on Patreon and listen ad-free. Click here to redeem. Today on the Conversations on Dance podcast we are joined by Jack Fever to discuss their curation of "Martha Graham: The Mother of Psychological Dance" on display now at the New York Public Library. Jack joins us again after about 10 years to share recent work and their move to full-time… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64147e75d7071d0011436d2f/e/6a3402d7f1612f1c6944191b/media.mp3) ## [Try Before You Buy, Risk-Free (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zXYafnsi1Dgr) _2026-06-18 · **Sponsored**_ Free trial hosting plus refunds processed in 12-24 hours, guaranteed. ## [(497) American Ballet Theatre's Summer Season with Susan Jaffe](https://shows.acast.com/conversations-on-dance/episodes/497-american-ballet-theatres-summer-season-with-susan-jaffe) _2026-06-11 · Conversations on Dance_ 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… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64147e75d7071d0011436d2f/e/6a2ac0db34a0c5b2c2b81bf6/media.mp3) ## Aisha Francis - Teaching Beyoncé to Dance in Heels and How Confidence Is Trained (re-release) _2026-06-09 · DanceSpeak_ Aisha Francis has built a career as a performer, choreographer, teacher, and one of the dance industry's most respected heels educators. In this conversation, she shares the unexpected story of how she ended up helping Beyoncé learn to dance in heels, along with the lessons she's learned from decades of working in the industry. We discuss confidence as a trainable skill, the physical and… [Listen](http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.dancespeakpodcast.com/uploads/1/0/6/7/106775931/podcast_reup_aisha.mp3) ## [(496) Paul Boos, Repetiteur and former Balanchine dancer](https://shows.acast.com/conversations-on-dance/episodes/496-paul-boos-repetiteur-and-former-balanchine-dancer) _2026-06-04 · Conversations on Dance_ Listen to Conversations on Dance ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/conversationsondance Today on the Conversations on Dance podcast we are joined by Paul Boos, Repetiteur and former Balanchine dancer. Paul recounts growing up in South Dakota, being enrolled in ballet with his sisters, then eventually continuing his training at American Ballet Theatre, where he received a full… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64147e75d7071d0011436d2f/e/6a217c35e25fe33c7c47fe5b/media.mp3) ## [(495) Padraic Moyles, Executive Producer and Director of 'Riverdance 30 - The New Generation'](https://shows.acast.com/conversations-on-dance/episodes/495-padraic-moyles-executive-producer-and-director-of-riverd) _2026-05-28 · Conversations on Dance_ Listen to Conversations on Dance ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/conversationsondance On today's episode of Conversations On Dance we are joined by Padraic Moyles, Executive Producer and Director of 'Riverdance 30 - The New Generation'. Padraic tells us about his own journey as a performer in the early days of the Riverdance phenomenon, how the show has evolved in its 30 year… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64147e75d7071d0011436d2f/e/6a181ee569630795d891634a/media.mp3) ## [(494) Ariel Rose, Choreographer and former Soloist with Miami City Ballet](https://shows.acast.com/conversations-on-dance/episodes/494-ariel-rose-choreographer-and-former-soloist-with-miami-c) _2026-05-21 · Conversations on Dance_ Listen to Conversations on Dance ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/conversationsondance Today on the Conversations on Dance podcast we are joined by Ariel Rose, choreographer and former soloist with Miami City Ballet. Ariel traces his path from Ballet Academy East to Boston Ballet and Richmond Ballet, ultimately landing at Miami City Ballet. He talks with us about how early exposure… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64147e75d7071d0011436d2f/e/6a0f3109163f100183e8fd56/media.mp3) ## #63 V.O.L.E.R Être Vivante, Ouverte, Libre et Réelle Avec Denise Noël _2026-05-18 · Baila Room_ "Ce qui me garde vivante dans mon travail, c’est de considérer chaque rencontre comme une improvisation : je pars avec l’intention de VOLER — être vivante, ouverte, libre et réelle — et de faire du bien, je garde une partie de mon attention dans mon corps et je reste ouverte aux aux élans et des inspirations qui émergent de là, même quand ils me sortent de ma zone de confort." -Denise Noël Denise… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/525922/episodes/19197384-63-v-o-l-e-r-etre-vivante-ouverte-libre-et-reelle-avec-denise-noel.mp3) ## #87: You Have to Show Love Before the Heartbreak _2026-05-14 · Dance Colleges & Careers with Brittany Noltimier_ Have you ever watched a duet or emotional contemporary routine that had beautiful technique and strong partnering… but somehow still didn’t fully connect? In today’s episode, Brittany breaks down one of the biggest storytelling mistakes dancers make in love story routines — only showing the heartbreak without ever showing the love first. From duets and trios to emotional solos, Brittany explains… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/963004/episodes/14881456-87-you-have-to-show-love-before-the-heartbreak.mp3) ## [(493) Alexandra Damiani, Executive and Artistic Director of Ballets Jazz Montréal](https://shows.acast.com/conversations-on-dance/episodes/493-alexandra-damiani-executive-and-artistic-director-of-bal) _2026-05-14 · Conversations on Dance_ Listen to Conversations on Dance ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/conversationsondance Today on the Conversations on Dance podcast we are joined by Alexandra Damiani, Artistic Director of Ballets Jazz Montréal. Alexandra traces her path from early training in France, then heading to New York, where she found healing, new technique, and artistic freedom. She recounts her… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64147e75d7071d0011436d2f/e/6a05c4c5a8fad4c1bea59e90/media.mp3) ## 225 - How Dancers Can Build Success Even When the Dance Industry Says “No” with Kara Tatelbaum _2026-05-11 · DanceSpeak_ In episode 225, Kara Tatelbaum (author of Putting My Heels Down, critically acclaimed choreographer, renowned Pilates teacher, and dance educator) shares an honest look at what it means to continue building a meaningful life in dance when things don’t go according to plan. This conversation explores how dancers can navigate rejection, injury, burnout, financial reality, and evolving identity… [Listen](http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.dancespeakpodcast.com/uploads/1/0/6/7/106775931/podcast_225_-_kara_tatelbaum.mp3) ## [#86: 3 Myths About Facial Expressions in Dance](https://brittanynoltimier.com/unlocking-the-power-of-facial-expressions-in-dance-a-guide-for-dancers-and-parents/) _2026-05-07 · Dance Colleges & Careers with Brittany Noltimier_ A lot of dancers are told to “just smile more” or “feel the music”… but what if facial expressions in dance are actually a TRAINED skill? In this episode, I’m breaking down 3 huge myths about facial expressions and performance quality that keep dancers looking awkward, disconnected, or uncomfortable on stage — even when they’re technically strong dancers. We’ll talk about: ✨ Why expression does… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/963004/episodes/14189953-86-3-myths-about-facial-expressions-in-dance.mp3) ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/uxy2NtZDXZjD) _2026-05-07 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [(492) Amy Watson, Artistic Director of the Royal Danish Ballet](https://shows.acast.com/conversations-on-dance/episodes/492-amy-watson-artistic-director-of-the-royal-danish-ballet) _2026-05-06 · Conversations on Dance_ Listen to Conversations on Dance ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/conversationsondance On today's episode of "Conversations On Dance", we are joined by Amy Watson, Artistic Director of the Royal Danish Ballet. Amy relays her experience as an American born dancer adjusting to the Bournonville style in her first years with the company, before she landed major opportunities leading to… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64147e75d7071d0011436d2f/e/69fb73c2669475c10755f7ed/media.mp3) ## [(491) Co-founders of Barre Trash, Lucas Labrador and Louis DeFelice](https://shows.acast.com/conversations-on-dance/episodes/491-co-founders-of-barre-trash-lucas-labrador-and-louis-defe) _2026-04-30 · Conversations on Dance_ Listen to Conversations on Dance ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/conversationsondance On today's episode of "Conversations On Dance", we are joined by Lucas Labrador and Louis DeFelice, co-founders of Barre Trash, the dancewear line everyone from professionals to students to parents is sporting. They tell us how they first met, what inspired them to become business partners, and how… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64147e75d7071d0011436d2f/e/69f345b48466468ab0c2432c/media.mp3) ## [#85: The 3 Types of Dancers I See (and what’s holding them back)](https://brittanynoltimier.com/85) _2026-04-30 · Dance Colleges & Careers with Brittany Noltimier_ 1. The Protector This dancer plays it safe. They don’t want to look silly, so they hold back… and it reads as nervous or disconnected. 👉 (This is where you mention what you SAW on stage 👀) 2. The Overthinker This dancer is thinking about EVERYTHING… technique, timing, corrections… but they’re so in their head that nothing feels natural. 3. The Explorer This dancer is expressive… but… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/963004/episodes/14189916-85-the-3-types-of-dancers-i-see-and-what-s-holding-them-back.mp3) ## [(490) LIVE from Works & Process: Philadelphia Ballet: Romeo and Juliet by Juliano Nunes](https://shows.acast.com/conversations-on-dance/episodes/490-live-from-works-process-philadelphia-ballet-romeo-and-ju) _2026-04-27 · Conversations on Dance_ Listen to Conversations on Dance ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/conversationsondance Welcome to a special episode of Conversations on Dance recorded live at Works & Process at the Guggenheim. In the conversation, we sit down with Philadelphia Ballet resident choreographer Juliano Nunes to discuss his brand new 'Romeo and Juliet' that is having it's world premiere at the Academy of… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64147e75d7071d0011436d2f/e/69ef553d04be15363b6b004f/media.mp3) ## [(489) Eduardo Vilaro, Artistic Director & CEO of Ballet Hispánico New York, on upcoming City Center season](https://shows.acast.com/conversations-on-dance/episodes/489-eduardo-vilaro-artist-director-of-ballet-hispanico-new-y) _2026-04-15 · Conversations on Dance_ On today's episode of "Conversations On Dance", we are joined by Eduardo Vilaro, Artistic Director & CEO of Ballet Hispánico New York. Eduardo makes his fourth appearance on the show, running through a broad range of topics, from how the political climate is directly impacting his arts organization to viral celebrity comments on the arts. He dives into the programming for the company's upcoming… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64147e75d7071d0011436d2f/e/69dfc46eb918c20d818ee6ab/media.mp3) ## #62 Leaving the 9-to-5 for 5-6-7-8 With Faith and Gratitude ! Featuring Dazl _2026-04-13 · Baila Room_ Today, we are joined by a true pioneer who has spent over 35 years masterfully exploring the 'comprehensive study of movement.' If you’ve spent any time in the Canadian street dance scene, you know the name Dazl . Despite a successful 'cushy' and good paying job, he made the courageous choice to leave financial security behind to follow the rhythm of his heart. Please welcome the man who is… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/525922/episodes/19008347-62-leaving-the-9-to-5-for-5-6-7-8-with-faith-and-gratitude-featuring-dazl.mp3) ## 224 - Archie Burnett - The Club Is the Classroom _2026-04-13 · DanceSpeak_ Archie Burnett is a foundational voice in New York’s dance and club culture (House of Ninja, Check Your Body at the Door and world-renowned teacher) - someone who's lived through and contributed to the environments that shaped social dance as we know it today. In this episode, we get into the realities of the club scene, the impact of policy and tragedy on nightlife, and how dancers adapted when… [Listen](http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.dancespeakpodcast.com/uploads/1/0/6/7/106775931/podcast_224_-_archie_burnett.mp3) ## [(488) Choreographer Akram Khan, on his new 'Lady Macbeth' for Royal Danish Ballet](https://shows.acast.com/conversations-on-dance/episodes/488-choreographer-akram-khan-on-his-new-lady-macbeth-for-roy) _2026-04-09 · Conversations on Dance_ On today's episode of "Conversations On Dance", we are joined by acclaimed choreographer Akram Khan, weeks before his brand new full length production "Lady Macbeth" premieres at the Royal Danish Ballet. He tells us how the dancers of the company have immersed themselves through months of singular focus, how the work's plot has evolved since its inception, and how much his own dance language has… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64147e75d7071d0011436d2f/e/69d7c84de257f11e03e30997/media.mp3) ## [(487) Royal Danish Ballet soloist Tobias Praetorius](https://shows.acast.com/conversations-on-dance/episodes/487-royal-danish-ballet-soloist-tobias-praetorius) _2026-04-02 · Conversations on Dance_ Listen to Conversations on Dance ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/conversationsondance On today's episode of "Conversations On Dance" we are joined by Royal Danish Ballet soloist Tobias Praetorius. He takes us on his journey as a young student falling in love with the theater, ultimately rising to the rank of soloist in the company, while coming to embrace and explore the company's… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64147e75d7071d0011436d2f/e/69cea160f44b357ce92e3d7d/media.mp3) ## [(486) March Madness Balanchine Bracket with Maria Calegari and Bart Cook](https://shows.acast.com/conversations-on-dance/episodes/bracket) _2026-03-25 · Conversations on Dance_ Listen to Conversations on Dance ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/conversationsondance On Conversations on Dance, we welcome Maria Calegari and Bart Cook to revisit a March Madness-style bracket of George Balanchine ballets created by Indiana University students during COVID, using head-versus-heart choices to spark memories and discussion about dancing and staging the repertory. As… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64147e75d7071d0011436d2f/e/69c298771a160b44db02d598/media.mp3) ## [(485) Ken Browar and Deborah Ory of NYC Dance Project on Photographing Martha Graham Dance Company’s 100 Years](https://shows.acast.com/conversations-on-dance/episodes/485-ken-browar-and-deborah-ory-of-nyc-dance-project-on-photo) _2026-03-18 · Conversations on Dance_ Listen to Conversations on Dance ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/conversationsondance Today, on "Conversations on Dance", we talk with Ken Browar and Deborah Ory, the minds (and cameras) behind NYC Dance Project. We talk with Ken and Deborah about their book, Martha Graham Dance Company, 100 years, and how their backgrounds in dance and editorial fashion shaped their approach. They… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64147e75d7071d0011436d2f/e/69ba97b0efe096304cc4f2ac/media.mp3) ## 223 - May Or - Dancing on Tour While Earning a Doctorate in Psychology _2026-03-16 · DanceSpeak_ In episode 223 host Galit Friedlander and guest May Or (professional dancer with touring and commercial credits and a doctorate in psychology) discuss what it took for May to complete her PhD while working as a dancer, the pressure and perfectionism many dancers experience, and how social media has changed the way dancers are seen in the industry. They also talk about May’s experience growing up… [Listen](http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.dancespeakpodcast.com/uploads/1/0/6/7/106775931/podcast_223_-_may_or.mp3) ## [(484) Deborah Wingert on Marcia Dale Weary, Balanchine, and Preserving Ballet Lineage](https://shows.acast.com/conversations-on-dance/episodes/484-deborah-wingert-on-marcia-dale-balanchine-and-preserving) _2026-03-11 · Conversations on Dance_ Listen to Conversations on Dance ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/conversationsondance Today on the Conversations on Dance podcast, we talk with former New York City Ballet dancer and Balanchine répétiteur Deborah Wingert about her early training at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, where rigorous daily classes, musical and artistic context, and early teaching responsibilities… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64147e75d7071d0011436d2f/e/69b1bf6aa9beefe722ed3b8e/media.mp3) ## [(483) Stanton Welch and Julie Kent on Houston Ballet’s Creative Culture and the Season Ahead](https://shows.acast.com/conversations-on-dance/episodes/483) _2026-03-04 · Conversations on Dance_ Stanton Welch and Julie Kent join the Conversations on Dance podcast this week and reflect on nearly three years leading Houston Ballet, praising the dancers’ versatility, focus, and the engaged Houston community, and describing the value of sharing leadership. They discuss how the company’s identity is shaped by having a prolific choreographer as artistic director in Stanton and what they look… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64147e75d7071d0011436d2f/e/69a86511345da197e0fca5f5/media.mp3) ## [(482) Dance writer Marina Harss, on documenting dance in Vienna and Copenhagen](https://shows.acast.com/conversations-on-dance/episodes/482-dance-writer-marina-harss-on-documenting-dance-in-vienna) _2026-02-25 · Conversations on Dance_ On today's episode of "Conversations On Dance" we are joined by dance writer Marina Harss. Marina tells us about her recent excursions to Vienna and Copenhagen, where she traveled to document some of the most exciting new dynamics in European dance companies, including a renewed focus on Copenhagen's genius choreographer Bournonville, new directors in the Royal Danish Ballet and the Vienna State… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64147e75d7071d0011436d2f/e/699f0aabfa559577223a8eae/media.mp3) ## #61 De Montréal à l’Europe : Entre enquêtes criminelles et pas de Salsa ! Avec Manon Champagne _2026-02-23 · Baila Room_ Découvrez le parcours captivant d'une policière montréalaise au destin hors du commun. Des missions internationales incroyables pour retrouver des enfants déportés jusqu’à ses apparitions dans District 31 et Plan B , elle se confie avec une authenticité rare. À l’aube d’une retraite qui l’intimide, cette passionnée de voyages raconte comment elle a su garder son humanité malgré la dureté du… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/525922/episodes/18733110-61-de-montreal-a-l-europe-entre-enquetes-criminelles-et-pas-de-salsa-avec-manon-champagne.mp3) ## Episode 32 // Erin's Story _2026-02-20 · Bluebird Uncaged Podcast_ Erin Campagna has a dance degree from Belhaven University, is a professional florist, and now dances with the Logos Theatre! [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1054114/episodes/16850618-episode-32-erin-s-story.mp3) ## [(481) Robert Battle, resident choreographer at Paul Taylor Dance Company](https://shows.acast.com/conversations-on-dance/episodes/481-robert-battle-resident-choreographer-at-paul-taylor-danc) _2026-02-18 · Conversations on Dance_ On today's episode of "Conversations On Dance" we are joined by choreographer Robert Battle. Robert tells us about how he started a company to push his own choreographic work, what it was like to become the third director in the history of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and how he's just begun to explore his recent post as resident choreographer of Paul Taylor Dance Company. To see Robert's… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64147e75d7071d0011436d2f/e/6995f93e4a6b6137bf35a44d/media.mp3) ## [(480) LIVE with Alexei Ratmansky & Gonzalo Garcia, Works & Process at the Guggenheim with Miami City Ballet](https://shows.acast.com/conversations-on-dance/episodes/480-live-with-alexei-ratmansky-gonzalo-garcia-works-process) _2026-02-11 · Conversations on Dance_ WATCH the program on YouTube here . On February 7, 2026, Miami City Ballet presented a first look of world-renowned choreographer Alexei Ratmansky’s new commission celebrating MCB founder Toby Lerner Ansin’s 85th birthday, before its February premiere in Florida. This work blends history, tradition, and forward-thinking creativity, with a score by Johann Strauss. Ratmansky and Miami City Ballet’s… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64147e75d7071d0011436d2f/e/698c9b4c5a0d566e5b27fc27/media.mp3) ## 222 - Brian 'Footwork' Green - The Difference Between Moving and Being a Dancer _2026-02-09 · DanceSpeak_ This week on DanceSpeak, I sit down with Brian 'Footwork' Green, a master teacher and influential figure in street and club dance culture whose impact spans generations. Recorded live in August 2025, this episode captures Brian’s unfiltered thoughts on musicality, lineage, and what often gets misunderstood about street dance. We explore competition versus convention culture, the realities of the… [Listen](http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.dancespeakpodcast.com/uploads/1/0/6/7/106775931/podcast_222_-_brian_green.mp3)