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Healthy Family ProjectHealthy Eating on a BudgetToday we are talking with registered dietitian Chelsea LeBlanc. Chelsea creates approachable recipes using simple ingredients to help her audience and clients save money, reduce food waste, and cook healthy meals that are fast, easy, and delicious! Relevant Links: https://realfood.tesco.com/what-can-i-make-with.html Free Meal Plan Link Instagram-chelsealeblancrdn Facebook-chelsealeblancrdn chelsealeblancrdn.com Watch this conversation on video! Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: Shop Healthy on A Budget (More Tips!) New and Easy Ways to Use Fruits and Vege...
2023-03-2141 min
The Chelsea Keefer PodcastEp 50 Nicolo Fonte A JourneyNicolo is a powerhouse of that deep energy.... you know what I mean, the kind of energy that transcends through your entire being, At least for me.. :) I have had the privilege of working with Nicolo Fonte most of my career, we first met in 2012 my second season with the Tulsa Ballet. Nicolo choreographed a piece called Axis Mundi, where I was fortunate to be second cast in one of his consistent jaw dropping trios. As I transitioned back to my home state of Utah joining Ballet West Nicolo had been Resident Choreographer for about two seasons already and since...
2022-04-021h 33The Chelsea Keefer PodcastEp 49 Bashaun Williams From Classical to Modern & Retirement into FatherhoodBashaun and I go back at least thirteen years, he was one of the first dancers to welcome me into Utah Ballet and made me feel like I had every right to be there. He made the rehearsal process a light-hearted experience where the time spent was more about the journey rather than the destination. After graduating from the University of Utah Bashaun quickly joined Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company and found himself spending hours on end outside of the studio playing catch up on how to move through the floor and let it feed into his movement when approaching modern dance...
2021-09-1534 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEp 48 Dr. Tony Kemmochi Sports PyschologistTony Kemmochi a Sports Psychologist for Intermountain Healthcare has been working with Ballet West dancers and many other athletes whether professional or pre-professional on how to master our minds and perform at the caliber we have as athletes strived to achieve. Tony shares his journey through being an athlete in Japan to shifting his focus on how athletes can succeed at their dreams with the right approach and focus on mental health. The biggest takeaway I took from our conversation is how we are just at the tip of the iceberg when it comes to mental health within the Ballet...
2021-08-2736 min
Ken MatthewsThe Ken Matthews Show Hour 1 8/4/21KEN CELEBRATES THE GREATNESS OF GOV. CUOMO WITH AUDIO OF HIM ON THE VIEW TALKING ABOUT POSSIBLY DATING CHELSEA HANDLER AND HIM BEING GIVEN THE KENNEDY LEADERSHIP AWARD. LATER STATE REP. DAWN KEEFER GIVES US AN ELECTION UPDATE AND ALSO TALKS ABOUT COVID, CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY, AND PROTECTING WOMEN'S SPORTS.
2021-08-0433 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEp 47 Sonja McCord How to Brand and Celebrate YourselfBreaking down branding with Sonja McCord was a great refresher for me to sit down and reassess where I can align with my values and the reason why I want to continue to dance. Sonja provides a great starter kit of these questions to give each of us an opportunity to see what aligns with our personal brand, the artist we are aiming to present ourselves as, and how to be a more well-rounded individual who participates all aspects of life. . Take a moment and answer these questions. Why do I dance? Why is it so meaningful? What am I...
2021-07-3039 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEp 46 Cory 3Wing Thorell The Cosmic LessonI had the privilege to share a conversation that touches not even the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the word trauma. Cory3Wing and I have known each other for decade or two as artists of the theatre. We have shared some very special moments on and off the stage together and it has been a beautiful journey learning and growing together as well as from the sidelines of one another. Cory reminds us of the Hero's Journey by Joseph Campbell and how the human journey is common between everyone of us and how duality is a...
2021-07-1655 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEp 45 Elena Kunikova Reminiscing on the MagicI had the privilege to share a lovely conversation with Elena Kunikova a few weeks ago on her upbringing during the Soviet Union. How she discovered ballet from her apartment window as a young girl, Elena shares a history of ballet that I believe many of us wished to have dipped our toes into. Being a Ballerina in Russia is still to this day looked at as one of the most prestigious careers to represent. I believe many of us American dancers particularly had hoped our society would view our careers in the same way. Hearing Elena share her story...
2021-06-2930 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEp 44 Chloe Angyal Turning PointeThe conversation that we have all been craving within the dance world has slowly began to build traction and Turning Pointe written by Chloe Angyal takes the examination to an even deeper level. With Turning Pointe's release date just a week away I was fortunate enough to share a conversation with Chloe on what motivated her to write this book. The dance world has been perpetuating generations of abuse and communications styles that are not properly built off of a foundation of leadership. Promoting Principal dancers into Artistic Directors with a lack of education and explaining away our mental health...
2021-04-2641 min
The Dancers Amplified PodcastEp 2 Dancers Amplified Podcast Jazz Bynum interviewing Chelsea KeeferThis week, fellow Dancers Amplified activist Jazz Bynum sits down with Chelsea Keefer, a soloist at Ballet West in Salt Lake City, Utah. They talk about her background, life as a professional, her thoughts on the importance of leadership within companies, and the struggles of being a woman in the dance industry. A wonderful listen. Enjoy!
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2021-04-0837 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEp 43 Persevering with a Massive ExhaleIts been about 4 months since I have recorded an episode and I feel a bit out of practice, but taking the time to sit with myself and question my inner being and how I represent me was a great space to be in, even though at times it was challenging. I discovered towards the end of February that I needed to make some adjustments for my health and found that I needed to be put on an anti-depresant. I have been on Citalopram for over a month now and I have found it has been able to support me in...
2021-04-0718 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEp 42 Pauline Richard My Bones said write PoemsI tend to walk away from my podcasts feeling perplexed not only by the artist I just shared an in depth conversation with, but also by the fact that we are experiencing the same hardships and togetherness in life while residing oceans apart. Pauline and I met in The Hague at the NDT Summer Intensive and I was just enamored with her dancing and the weight of emotional connection that she portrayed through her movement. We dive into what the COVID times have been like for her as a Freelance Artist, how poetry has been her escape and how the...
2021-01-1540 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEp 41Tony Pavlantos TEDx Spreaker & EntrepreneurTony Pavlantos has become a quick and genuine friend during this year of social distancing and a division within our society that has at times felt impossible to defeat. Tony dives into the minimalist mentality he had to quickly adapt into at a young age and how skiing in the mountains is his ultimate retreat. We talk about developing oneself personally and professionally and the impact he would like to have while breaking down the patriarchy of a man and being a white male in society. Tony is a creative and curious entrepreneur in our Salt Lake community who is...
2020-11-171h 01The Chelsea Keefer PodcastEp 40 And We're BackHey Friends! Welcome back to The Chelsea Keefer Podcast, I have missed you all immensely! I am really looking forward to what is coming your way, we have some lovely guests on the podcast. On this episode we talk about processing anger and how it was being a part of TEDxSaltLakeCity this September. We are human beings! Feeling and recognizing your emotions and giving yourself grace is the key to feeling content and happy in your life. When we protect our energy and do not suppress our emotions we allow ourselves to properly release endorphins in our brain and in...
2020-10-0822 min
The Photogreger PodcastEp.2: Chelsea Keefer, Soloist with Ballet WestChelsea Keefer, soloist with Ballet West speaks about ballet, arts, long-term goals, growing up in the ballet world, and about her hopes and dreams.
2020-10-0132 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEp 39 Adam Sklute Leading & GrowingSharing a conversation with my director Adam Sklute a few months back was a joyous moment. Creating a space where a dancer and director can meet and converse on the same level is a moment we rarely experience or see within a dancers career and I have endless gratitude to be sharing it with you. I believe it is a moment we can find more courage in having as we progress within our industry. Adam and I dive into his family history of being raised in Berkley, California attending the symphony and the ballet since he can remember whilst seeing...
2020-08-041h 00
ArtificeEp. 68: Chelsea KeeferI was born and raised in the great state of Utah, surrounded by natural gems like the Great Salt Lake and Zion National Park. I’ve spent my youth witnessing Utah grow and change, and I am an enthusiastic contributor to Salt Lake City’s blossoming art community as a Soloist at Ballet West. Over the past 10 years, I have obtained a Bachelor of Science in Human Development, a 200-hour Yoga Certification from Kripalu, and have studied with Scott Moore, Kim Dastrup, John Cottrell, Coby Kozlowski, Dana Regan, Jashoda Edmunds, Devarshi Steven Hartman and Anodea Judith. As a dancer and yoga...
2020-07-211h 28The Chelsea Keefer PodcastEp 38 Juliet Burnett Mirrors & Cultural ReflectionsJuliet Burnett a woman I have yet to meet in person and I am really looking forward to that day hopefully soon. As I have re-listened to this episode and as I share it here with you I am filled with gratitude to have this woman as a mentor in my life. Her perspective on cultural reflections within the systemic overhaul in the ballet industry and the parallels we are seeing today with Black Lives Matter and the Corona Virus has revealed the lack of vulnerability in authoritarian roles of all participants in what we currently view as Leadership. The...
2020-06-221h 02The Chelsea Keefer PodcastEp 37 Peter Merz Ballet West Academy Director the BlueprintI had a wonderful conversation with Peter Merz, the Ballet West Academy Director since 2015 to present. Peter and I dive into his history as a Professor at Point Park University teaching a class on Arts and the Human Experience, he is a former dancer with Cincinnati Ballet, Dayton Ballet, and Louisville Ballet. We focus our conversation around the Ballet West Academy Summer Intensive and how we will probably be one of the only companies this summer holding a Summer Intensive due to the Corona Virus. Ballet West Academy has taken in all the safety protocols and extra measures to keep...
2020-06-1556 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEp 36 Quarantine Routine - AuthenticityThis podcast was one that I believe I re-recorded at least three times. I postponed it at least twice and even considered not releasing it. The more I sat with questioning my authenticity on the podcast I realized I was sabotaging myself, I was wearing my worthiness down to an emptiness and sending myself towards a spiral that I knew the outcome was not healthy. As I worked through these moments of struggle and depression, I noticed that this is what my authenticity is in this moment and I need to honor it as a human being. I don't need...
2020-06-1220 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEp 35 Elizabeth Weldon The JourneyLiz Weldon a woman I have been fortunate to get to know over the years on and off the stage. Her career to ballet wasn't the typical path in fact she was in a band in College and graduated before she decided to give it one last try. Liz has been navigating her path ever since her retirement 2 years ago and it has been a grounding journey to watch from afar. Liz dives deeply into poetry and the discovery of oneself, her vulnerability on the podcast held a deep space of compassion for oneself and a consistent craving for more...
2020-06-081h 04The Chelsea Keefer PodcastEp 34 Dr. Brad Reedy Evoke TherapyBrad Reedy Co-Founder of Evoke Therapy shared a very informative conversation with me about experiencing therapy and what to look for in a therapist. Brad and I dive into my personal experiences and how scheduling therapy at a time that can help you process your sessions properly is key to showing up for yourself and accepting more and more of life's situations. Having a therapist can teach us how to sit with ourselves and finding that space to recognize you are you and you don't have to be right or that "perfect," version of ourselves everyday. Accepting ourselves will be...
2020-06-0143 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEp 33 Michael Montoya Writer, Activist, & ServerHaving Michael Montoya on the podcast, was a conversation of pure authenticity and vulnerability. We have been friends for over five years and hearing more of his childhood story by understanding his family of origin and the resilience that was required time and again is a conversation we all need to experience with the people who hold value in our lives. Hearing a friends story and what was required of him at such a young age with raising his younger brother is not your typical story of resentment when responsibility is inevitable. For Michael honoring the place that his mother...
2020-05-251h 03The Chelsea Keefer PodcastEp 32 Allison DeBona #socialdistancingSTANpaignAllison Debona Founder of ArtEmotionusa, a mother to Ajax, wife to Rex Tilton, and a First Soloist in Ballet West. Allison and I dive into her current campaign the #socialdistancingSTANpaign with a focus on virtual ballet classes being offered on Instagram to help flatten the curve of the Corona Virus. Allison talks about why she started ArtEmotionusa and what they try to achieve in the environment of the Summer Intensive, taking the pressure off the students and reminding them they don't have to become a professional ballerina. And how they can still have a love and passion for it and...
2020-05-1840 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEp 31 Merritt Moore Quantum Physicist & BallerinaMerritt Moore a woman that I admire beyond words. Sharing a conversation with her about her path from Los Angeles, California to Harvard University at the age of seventeen with an eye on physics took her time graduating so she could continue to achieve her dream of being a professional ballerina. First joining Zurich Ballet for a season then heading back to Harvard to finish off her undergraduate degree while performing La Bayadere and The Nutcracker with Boston Ballet. Soon after graduating Merritt decided Oxford University was the next step for a PhD. Merritt and I dive into her upbringing...
2020-05-1158 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEpisode 30 Molly Craig Yogi MedicineHopping on a call with Molly felt like one of those moments in life where you dive into a conversation with someone you had just met for the first time and it felt like you had known each other for years. This much needed conversation with Molly about the layers of life within dance and how one transitions created a space for all those dancers who may struggle during this phase and it offered me some courage for when I come to this point . We begin to understand our upbringing and we learn to think and speak for ourselves, breaking...
2020-05-0443 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastKerry Nicholls Podcast Mentorship & Career ConsultantKerry Nicholls founder of Kerry Nicholls Dance spends her time offering choreographic mentorship, career consulting, and supporting current artists within their established careers. She has worked with Wayne McGregor, DV8, Michael Clark, and is currently mentoring directors of larger ballet and contemporary organizations. I really enjoyed Kerry's approach and constant research when it comes to gathering. How the current communication within dance is out dated and the tools she is using to help the leaders of this industry have comprehensive approach. I hope you enjoy this episode featuring Kerry Nicholls.
2020-04-201h 09The Chelsea Keefer PodcastEpisode 28 Senator Derek Kitchen Community ImpactInterviewing Senator Derek Kitchen was a really heart warming experience. To share such an intimate conversation with one of our leaders who is also a small business owner and how he is coping during this time of quarantine I think will be beyond comforting for our community to hear. Derek has taken the initiative in changing our community from Kitchen vs Hebert, which challenged Utah's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage and it was the first state to see success. To his policies in relation to women's rights that he has time and again brought to the legislative with a goal...
2020-04-0632 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEpisode 27 Krystal Matsuyama Tsai Shame in DanceI really enjoyed my time with Krystal on The Chelsea Keefer Podcast last week when we dove into her current thesis on Shame in dance at UC Irvine. Krystal and I have been friends for over ten years and she has offered me a lot of guidance along the way. Krystal has the unconventional path within dance, she has worked with some truly amazing choreographers and has tried many different avenues whether performing with a company or giving commercial dance a try. Krystal is currently finishing up her Masters in Dance at UC Irvine and has really found a passion...
2020-03-3054 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEpisode 26 Ursula Perry A Deeper UnderstandingUrsula Perry and I have been enjoying each others company for the past three years. She is a woman that can walk into a room and grab your attention with how purposefully one can hold themselves. I have admired this woman since the day I met her. Watching her perform is one of the greatest gifts I have received and sharing a conversation about life with her insight, you really cant ask for a better human being to surround yourself with. Ursula and I dive into the deeper layers of what a dancers career path can look like, the patience...
2020-03-1659 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEpisode 25 Matthew Pfohl One Small MiracleMatthew Pfohl part owner of Water Witch a local Salt Lake City bar where you can find me on the regular. He is not only an amazing business owner but also a dear friend, Founder of One Small Miracle, and a man of wise words. You can find us diving into conversations about the deeper aspects of human nature, relationships with oneself, and how we want to be the best versions of ourselves in this life time. In this episode we focus on One Small Miracle and the purpose behind Matt's vision for a more connected and loving Salt lake...
2020-02-2430 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEpisode 24 Beckanne Sisk & Chase O'ConnellSitting down with two dear friends of mine Beckanne Sisk and Chase O'Connell diving into their personal lives, being in a relationship on and off the stage, and moments of anxiety. I have known these two beings for quite some time and seeing their personal relationship with themselves and together evolve has been a comforting observation. Checkout our conversation and the wisdom these two have to offer.
2020-02-1728 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEpisode 23 Audition SeasonOn this weeks episode I will be featuring myself and the moments I have experienced within audition season. Being a young teen unsure of so many things. Which direction my life would go and how it would be shaped and defined after receiving my first job or even if I would be offered one. The way a director may look at me and think almost everything about the way I look needs to change and recognizing that I have enough self-worth to not fall for that environment. This is an emotional episode for me and I am really grateful to...
2020-02-0718 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEpisode 22 Kathryn MorganKathryn Morgan a Soloist with Miami City Ballet shares her triumphant story of coming back to ballet after 7 years of quitting. A prodigy with New York City Ballet in her early twenties was faced with an auto immune disease that set her on a different path. Kathryn shares her vulnerable and badass self with us and how she has continuously persevered. I am truly grateful for her presence within the ballet community and the current stigma's she is addressing head on with grace. Please enjoy this episode featuring Kathryn Morgan.
2020-01-2136 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEpisode 21 Nicky Keefer Skiing & PhysicsNicky Keefer a professional freestyle skier and recent graduate with an undergrad in physics, shares with us what is happening in the world of STEM today. How he landed on a physics degree and what he finds most interesting in Quantum Physics in relation to time and gravity. The books that have impacted him most and set him on this path and the routines he has implemented to keep moving forward. Please enjoy this episode featuring my brother Nicky Keefer
2020-01-0642 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEpisode 20 Casey Herd Ballet RisingCasey Herd Founder of Ballet Rising a previous dancer with American Ballet Theatre, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and the Dutch National Ballet. Recently retired in 2016 and has been spending his time traveling the world, exposing the potential future of a global ballet community that is inclusive and that incorporates the efforts of everyone. Casey shares, "I want to show communities that are hard to reach that the current leaders of the ballet world care about their work, and I want to break down old-fashioned perceptions of ballet as exclusive or elitist. I want to help build a culture of artists who...
2019-12-2336 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEpisode 19 Emily Posselius A Five Year GlanceEmily Posselius and I first crossed paths five years ago in Big Sur, California attending a retreat at The Esalen Institute. We were both in need of some guidance and landed on a retreat called a Quarter Life Calling for lovely beings in their 20s. Finding a purpose at such a defining time is a hard task to take on and feel supported in. We are both truly grateful for the work and guidance our dear friend Coby Kozlowski is providing for the future beings of this world with such an amazing retreat that I highly recommend young adults to...
2019-12-0946 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEpisode 18 Siri Elaine Art & NatureSiri Elaine is most known for her collage art in the Salt Lake Valley and her impeccable gardening skills for many Utah residents. Siri and I crossed paths through her partner and have shared constant conversations around mental health, creative outlets for processing trauma, and grounding ourselves with what makes us feel whole as human beings. Siri releases art shows each year that can take up to 9 months to create, such as her most recent show Rooted, expressing her connection to nature and how it has become a therapeutic outlet. I love the work that she is sharing with our...
2019-11-1833 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEpisode 17 Sarah Reynolds NDTSarah Reynolds has been a member of Nederlands Dans Theater since 2004 She hascreated and danced ballets by Jiri Kylian, Sol León and PaulLightfoot, Crystal Pite, Johan Inger, Hans van Manen, Mats Ekand many other guest choreographers with NDT. I was fortunate to have been coached by this powerhouse of a woman at the 2019 Summer Intensive. Being in her environment with endless wisdom on the approach to a single step was the greatest reminder of how important the process is. Dropping the perfectionist mindset is one of the hardest tasks to embrace and learn t...
2019-11-0543 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEpisode 16 Casey & Ashlee Owning a BusinessCasey Chase and Ashlee Espinoza are two truly beautiful strong women who have worked their way through the struggles of starting a business. It was an endeavor that fell into both of their laps, not something they really envisioned earlier in life, but meeting them for the first time you would assume the complete opposite. I have been fortunate to have known these two for the past few years and seeing them run event after event in the Salt Lake community has created an experience I crave time and time again. From trusting their intuitions on day one to now...
2019-10-2152 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEpisode 15 Sascha Radetsky Finding SolitudeSascha Radestsky currently the Director of ABT Studio Company a former Soloist with American Ballet Theatre and former Principal with Dutch National Ballet. I was fortunate enough to cross paths with him two summers ago at the Ballet West Summer Intensive. I overheard Sascha asking for tips on great hikes, fishing, and camping here in the Salt Lake Valley. I immediately chimed in offering some local insight to our scenic hikes and mentioned I grew up with horses and would take him riding, showing him more of Utahs beauty. We have connected over moments of Solitude ever since. Sitting down...
2019-10-0749 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEpisode 14 Jeff Rogers & Chris YoungSitting down with Jeff Rogers and Chris Young both previous dancers with Ballet West was a conversation I have been dreaming of having since starting The Chelsea Keefer Podcast. Jeff has been a mentor and teacher in my life since the age of eight. Chris and I crossed paths later in life and he has offered so much support since. Jeff and Chris started ballet due to their sister’s influence and both experienced very successful careers here in Salt Lake City at Ballet West. Jeff trained under Maureen Gergun a previous Soloist with The Royal Ballet and has expanded hi...
2019-09-231h 20The Chelsea Keefer PodcastEpisode 13 Gabrielle Salvatto PodcastSitting down with Gabrielle and discussing her experiences thus far within the Ballet Industry reminded me of how important your friends are within this world. Navigating her way through the ups and downs, injury, being a representative of the American Guild of Musical Artists and finding the balance was a conversation that I am truly grateful to have shared with her. Gabrielle has been a powerhouse of positive influence and humor in my life. We joined Ballet West the same season and I don't think I could be the person I am today without her. Gabrielle sheds light on her...
2019-09-0922 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEpisode 12 Phases & FeelingsI was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to spend two weeks of my summer at the Nederland’s Dans Theater Summer Intensive in Den Haag. I sent my audition video in the middle of Swan Lake back in February and found out in March that I had been accepted. I was honestly perplexed by the fact that I was literally seeing a dream come true right in front of my eyes. Of course the initial dream was to be a part of the company someday, but I was going to be living it in another and I was be...
2019-08-2625 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEpisode 11 Edwaard Liang Part 2Edwaard Liang and I crossed paths in 2011, it was my first year with the second company of the Tulsa Ballet. He was choreographing his first full-length ballet of Romeo and Juliet and I was fortunate enough to understudy the role of Juliet and spend a lot of rehearsal time with him. I slowly began to understand Edwaard’s process, the way he interacted with us dancers, and how he moved through his own creative and at times frustrating moments that many of us dancers, choreographers, and directors experience. Since 2013 Edwaard has experienced all three endeavors of a dancers life within th...
2019-08-1256 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEpisode 10 Edwaard Liang Part 1Edwaard Liang and I crossed paths in 2011, it was my first year with the second company of the Tulsa Ballet. He was choreographing his first full-length ballet of Romeo and Juliet and I was fortunate enough to understudy the role of Juliet and spend a lot of rehearsal time with him. I slowly began to understand Edwaard’s process, the way he interacted with us dancers, and how he moved through his own creative and at times frustrating moments that many of us dancers, choreographers, and directors experience. Since 2013 Edwaard has experienced all three endeavors of a dancers life within th...
2019-07-2256 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEpisode 9 Shu Kinouchi PodcastShu Kinouchi and I have known each other for quite some time, having our first exchange at the Tulsa Ballet both ranked as corps de ballet members. We were in our early twenties experiencing our first full time job with a ballet company. We were young, our expectations were high and reality took a few years to set in. I left the Tulsa Ballet after three years and joined Ballet West while Shu stayed one more season and later joined the Houston Ballet. Shu and I were able connect a few months back and have a conversation about moving from...
2019-07-0859 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEpisode 8 Scott Moore PodcastScott Moore a storyteller, yogi, father, meditator, and mentor. I was very fortunate to snag an interview with him before he moved back to France with his wife Seneca and son Elio. Scott has been a part of my life for the past ten years and more frequently as a true friend and mentor in the past two. Last year Scott and I were able to share two yoga retreats together, one in Kauai and one in Ireland, I know rough life right. Scott helped facilitate these life-changing retreats with fellow 21st Yoga instructors Kim Dastrup and John Cottrell who...
2019-06-2458 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEpisode 7 Whit Hertford PodcastSitting down with Whit after briefly making our first introduction less than a month earlier, I was truly inspired by the life he has lived thus far and the impact his company Riot Act Theatre has had on the SLC Community. Whit and I dove deeply into the impact of sitting in a theatre vs. watching Netflix, how our heartbeats actually sync up when in a live performance setting and how immersed one can be in such a moving environment. As director of Riot Act Theatre there is an endless pressure to getting a Utah resident hooked and to come...
2019-06-1054 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEpisode 6 Mercedes Rice PodcastMercedes Rice and I had a really heart-warming conversation around the multiple identities we can have within ourselves. From being a Professional Ballerina, to studying Modern Dance at the University of Utah, and then most recently recognizing her deep passion of offering Tarot Readings to clients. She enjoys helping her clients find their spark and to witness their own divinity within their own journey. How movement and making decisions based off of what our body feels or is saying and really implementing this as a daily practice into life. Mercedes is currently working at Golden Braid Books offering Tarot Readings...
2019-05-2733 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEpisode 5 Arolyn Williams PodcastIt was a joy featuring Arolyn Williams a Principal Dancer with Ballet West on The Chelsea Keefer Podcast. Arolyn and I talk cross-training and the different methods that she tried before landing on Gyrotonics. What it was like being a part of an all arts high school and later the process of moving up through the ranks within Ballet West. The moments of struggle and self- criticism to becoming a scientist within one's approach to technique class. Arolyn is a true mentor to me on and off the stage. I have been grateful to connect with her over cross training...
2019-05-1328 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEpisode 4 Joshy Soul PodcastJosh Strauther more commonly known in the Salt Lake community, as Joshy Soul has become a close friend of mine over the past four years. He has really shown me what it means to be a true friend that sticks around. Josh is more than capable of creating a space filled with love and joy when he is up on the stage with his band mates, AndTheCool. When I started this podcast envisioning who I would interview and how far I would expand outside of the Ballet World, Josh was the first to pop into mind and the biggest smile...
2019-04-2929 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEpisode 3 A little piece of my storyOn this weeks episode I will be featuring myself. Offering a little piece of my backstory and what has motivated me to create The Chelsea Keefer Podcast. I was born and raised in Huntsville, Utah one of the few kids who studied ballet in a small town and one of the few kids who was not raised Mormon. I talk about what brought me to ballet and how performing the tumbling Buffoon in Ballet West's The Nutcracker had me hooked ever since. How training at The Rock school for Dance Education was an eye-opening experience for a fourteen-year-old from a...
2019-04-1524 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEpisode 2 Katlyn Addison PodcastKatlyn Addison a First Soloist with Ballet West from Canada has worked her way through the tough moments in this career through self-love, body positivity, and a strong support system. Katlyn and I talk about peer influence at a young age when coming up through a pre-professional program, the body dysmorphia experienced in front of the mirror and how prayer, journaling, grace, and self talk has helped her create balance and the best version of herself as she steps into each day.
2019-04-0123 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastEpisode 1 John Cottrell PodcastOn this weeks first episode, I will be interviewing a dear friend of mine John Cottrell. A yogi, writer, mover, and entrepreneur. We dive into the process of having a balanced lifestyle while finding a path that slowly begins to resonate. How simple steps can help with the current fluidity of the world offering a sense of stability moving past the instant gratification and allowing one to stay in touch with their vulnerability. John has written two books Yoga with Intention and Some More Yoga Please. Owner of Mbody Clothing and Manager of 21st Yoga, John shares his path to...
2019-03-1852 minThe Chelsea Keefer PodcastIntro PodcastWelcome to the Chelsea Keefer Podcast, on this Intro Episode I will be introducing my dearest mother Cynthia Keefer. She will be the Resident Therapist to the Podcast offering wisdom on how a parent or child can process stressful situations through mindfulness and having a better understanding of how our brains work. How Compassion can lead to more awareness within such a strenuous career and how teachers need to love their students. Books mentioned on the Podcast: Quiet by Susan CainThe Untethered Soul & The Surrender Experiment by Michael Singer Into the Magic Shop by...
2019-03-1436 min
Buildings On AirPodcast Special: The Architecture Lobby at the Venice BiennaleThere was no live episode of Buildings on Air this month since the regular BoA crowd was away at the Venice Architecture Biennale. Luckily, we have your back and brought a piece of Venice home in the form of an audio recording!
The panel, hosted by the U.S. Pavilion curators at the Biennale was organized by The Architecture Lobby, a labor advocacy group for architects we frequently discuss on the show, and designed to jive with the "Dimensions of Citizenship" theme of the U.S. Pavilion.
The panel is organized into two parts and features Kamabari Baxi, Peggy Deamer...
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