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Conversations on Dance(460) Mira Nadon, Chun Wai Chan, and Gilbert Bolden III, NYCB Principals, LIVE from the 2025 Vail Dance FestivalJoin Conversations on Dance hosts Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden for a live podcast recording with New York City Ballet’s exciting new generation of principal dancers: Chun Wai Chan, Mira Nadon, and Gilbert Bolden III. These dynamic artists are shaping the future of classical ballet with their exceptional talent, artistry, and fresh perspectives. Hear about their paths to principal status, experiences dancing with NYCB, and their aspirations both on and off the stage. This episode is brought to you by Discover Vail and was recorded live from the Vail Dance Festival on August 3, 2025....2025-08-031h 03

Conversations on Dance(459) BalletX dancers Savannah Green and Francesca Forcella, LIVE from the 2025 Vail Dance FestivalJoin Conversations on Dance hosts Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden for a live podcast recording featuring BalletX dancers Savannah Green and Francesca Forcella. Known for their innovative artistry and bold performances, these talented dancers bring fresh energy and perspective from one of America’s leading contemporary ballet companies. Join us for an engaging conversation about their artistic journeys, creative process, and what it means to be part of BalletX’s groundbreaking repertoire. This episode is brought to you by Discover Vail and was recorded live from the Vail Dance Festival on August 2, 2025.Ticket...2025-08-021h 02

Conversations on Dance(458) Vail Dance Festival’s Rising Voices: Gianna Reisen, My’Kal Stromile, and Rachel LockhartJoin Conversations on Dance hosts Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden for a vibrant live podcast recording spotlighting the Vail Dance Festival’s Rising Voices: Gianna Reisen, My’Kal Stromile, and Rachel Lockhart. These dynamic emerging artists represent the new generation of dance innovators, each bringing a fresh voice and perspective to the art form. Hear about their journeys, creative visions, and the inspiration behind their work as they prepare to make their mark on the Festival stage. Reisen, Stromile, and Lockhart will be creating new work for this year’s NOW: Premieres program. This ep...2025-08-021h 01

Conversations on Dance(457) Unity Phelan and Calvin Royal III, LIVE from the 2025 Vail Dance FestivalConversations on Dance hosts Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden welcome two of the Festival’s most beloved artists for a long-anticipated live podcast recording: Calvin Royal III, Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre, and Unity Phelan, Principal Dancer with New York City Ballet. Royal and Phelan—widely regarded as one of the most iconic duos to emerge from the Vail Dance Festival—will reflect on their enduring partnership, born at Vail and nurtured through countless collaborations across stages and companies. This conversation explores the artistic trust, chemistry, and shared vision that have made them audience favorites...2025-07-311h 11

Conversations on Dance(456) Isabella Boylston and Chloe Misseldine, American Ballet Theatre principal ballerinas, LIVE from the 2025 Vail Dance FestivalJoin Conversations on Dance hosts Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden for a special live recording with American Ballet Theatre principal ballerinas Isabella Boylston and Chloe Misseldine. Powerhouses on the international stage and here at home, Boylston and Misseldine will share their journeys to principal status, their experiences performing with ABT, and their artistic perspectives as leading women in classical ballet today. This episode is brought to you by Discover Vail and was recorded live from the Vail Dance Festival on July 30, 2025.Tickets to Conversations on Dance at the 2025 Vail Dance Festival on s...2025-07-3153 min

Conversations on Dance(455) Melissa Toogood, VDF Artist-in-Residence LIVE from the Vail Dance FestivalJoin Conversations on Dance hosts Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden for a live podcast recording with one of the Vail Dance Festival’s most celebrated returning artists and this year’s Artist-in-Residence, Melissa Toogood. Toogood, a Bessie Award-winning dancer and former member of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, has just been named Director of The Juilliard School’s Dance Division and will share her vision for the next chapter of one of the world’s most prestigious conservatories. She also debuts a new work for the Festival’s NOW: Premieres program this year.This...2025-07-2955 min

Conversations on Dance(454) Tap Visionary, Michelle Dorrance, LIVE from the Vail Dance FestivalMacArthur Fellow and tap visionary Michelle Dorrance joins Conversations on Dance for a live podcast recording with hosts Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden. A festival mainstay, Dorrance shares insight into her newest work, The Center Will Not Hold, co-created with b-girl and choreographer Ephrat Asherie. Following last year’s sold-out performance, this new evening-length piece blends rhythm tap with a wide range of street, club, and social dances—brought to life by an electric ensemble and live music by composer Donovan Dorrance and percussionist John Angeles. Gain a behind-the-scenes look into Dorran...2025-07-281h 05

Conversations on Dance(453) Michael Novak, Artistic Direction of Paul Taylor Dance Company, LIVE from the 2025 Vail Dance FestivalJoin Conversations on Dance hosts Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden for a live podcast recording with Michael Novak, Artistic Director of the legendary Paul Taylor Dance Company. As the company returns to the Vail Dance Festival for the first time since 2018, Novak reflects on honoring the legacy of Paul Taylor—one of the most influential figures in American modern dance—on what would have been Taylor’s 95th birthday.This special conversation offers insight into the company’s tribute performance, featuring the beloved Company B and the 50th anniversary presentation of Esplanade, a masterwork hailed f...2025-07-271h 09

Conversations on Dance(448) Rebecca & Michael Catch Up: Vail Live Event tickets on sale now + Clive Barnes AwardsTickets to Conversations on Dance at the 2025 Vail Dance Festival on sale now! https://vaildance.org/conversations-on-dance/Today it's just us as we catch up on the past few weeks: Miami City Ballet's recent announcement of Gonzalo Garcia as the new Artistic Director, Michael's time in Amsterdam, the Clive Barnes awards, and we go through all our events that are coming up at the 2025 Vail Dance Festival. You can support the Clive Barnes Foundation by donating here: https://www.clivebarnesfoundation.org/.SPONSOR:Felice Lesser Dance Theater celebrates...2025-06-1840 min

Conversations on DanceSpecial COD Announcement!! 15th Anniversary Clive Barnes AwardsRebecca here to share some big news!!! Join us on Monday June 9th for the 15th Anniversary Clive Barnes Awards!The Clive Barnes Foundation will honor outstanding theater and dance professionals at the 15th Anniversary Clive Barnes Awards, Monday, June 9 at 5:30pm at the National Arts Club in New York City. Carrying on the legacy of legendary dance and theater critic Clive Barnes and his encouragement of young artists, the annual Awards will recognize three theater performers and three dance performers as Honored Artists. This year, Conversations on Dance is proud to be the recipient of the...2025-05-3002 min

The Lucent PerspectiveHow Businesses Can Make Smarter AI Investments with Oliver King SmithIn this episode of The Lucent Perspective, Rebecca Hastings speaks with Oliver King Smith, founder of SmartR.AI. His company specializes in transforming raw data into behavioral intelligence, with expertise spanning AI-powered decision-making, machine learning, and embedded systems.Oliver shares insights on how businesses can navigate AI investments, avoid common pitfalls, and measure ROI effectively. He also discusses how AI models are evolving in 2025 and what leaders should focus on when implementing AI solutions.Key Topics CoveredHow businesses should approach AI investments.The most common mistakes companies make when implementing AI.Why AI...2025-03-2059 min

Books I Make My Husband ReadS2E1 - Iron Flame by Rebecca YarrosSeason Two kicks off with a fiery deep-dive into Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros! In this episode, Kristy and Jon tackle everything from Violet’s frustrating decisions to dragon conspiracies, lost history, and that jaw-dropping ending—plus, wild theories about her second signet. Tune in for laughs, debates, and a sneak-peek at the rest of the books coming up this season! 🔥📖LinksOfficial author website: https://rebeccayarros.com/ Rebecca Yarros on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7539785.Rebecca_Yarros Iron Flame on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/90202302-iron-flame—BIM...2025-02-1150 min

Conversations on Dance(427) Happy New Year: Listener Survey reviewToday it's just Michael & Rebecca. We go through the listener survey submissions and start building our 2025 guest wish list! Thank you to everyone who took the time to take our listener survey!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.2025-01-0840 min

Conversations on Dance(425) Michael & Rebecca catch up, plus, take our listener survey!Today it's just Michael and Rebecca checking in. Please take 5 mins to take our listener survey. We want to hear from you!LINKS related to this episode:Take our listener survey: https://forms.gle/UU6eFZD2WH6JCmjG7Episode with Silas Farley: https://www.conversationsondancepod.com/episodes-transcripts/416-silas-farley-teacher-and-choreographer. If you donate dance books to a local dance school, please let us know! We would love to hear about it: info@conversationsondancepod.com.Episode with Mathilde Froustey, Principal Dancer with San Francisco Ballet: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-on-dance/id1128237763?i=1000413007256Golden State Ballet's Nutcracker...2024-12-0428 min

The Distractables - your ADHD friendsDiet and Nutrition with ADHD - with special guest Rebecca King (Ep. 2)How can ADHD impact your diet and nutrition? That's the question we're chatting through today. In this episode of The Distractibles- your ADHD friends, co-hosts Marie Ng and Jesse J. Anderson are joined by Rebecca King, a registered dietitian, nutritionist and certified intuitive eating counselor, to discuss diet and nutrition tailored for people with ADHD. Becca shares her personal journey with ADHD and how she discovered the connection between ADHD and eating disorders. The conversation delves into practical tips for managing diet, the significance of intuitive eating, overcoming shame associated with food habits, and the ch...2024-10-0235 min

Books I Make My Husband ReadS1E1 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosIn this episode, Jon & Kristy talk about complex character development, the awesomeness of dragons, as well as themes of trust, betrayal, and the power of self-belief. The episode ends with a discussion about the different quadrants and where they feel they'd fit in.LinksOfficial author website: https://www.rebeccayarros.com/ ReCaptains recap: https://recaptains.co.uk/2023/07/fourth-wing-by-rebecca-yarros/---BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/BIMMHR email: booksimakemyhusbandread@gmail.comKristy's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzlJon's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzlChapters 2024-08-1641 min

Conversations on Dance(413) Denys Drozdyuk and Antonina Skobina, internationally renowned ballroom dancers, LIVE from the Vail Dance FestivalThis episode was recorded live from the Vail Dance Festival on August 3, 2024. In this final live recording of the Conversations on Dance podcast, hosts Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden, chat with internationally renowned ballroom dancers: Denys Drozdyuk and Antonina Skobina. A staple of the Vail Dance Festival for a few years now, the duo delights audiences with their dazzling dancing. This conversation will center around how they came to ballroom dance, their early careers, how they came to partner together, and their collaborative, “DNA.”LINKS:Website: conversationsondancepod.comInstagram: @conversationsondanceMerch: https://bit.ly/cod-merchYouTube: https://bi...2024-08-141h 01

Conversations on Dance(411) Adji Cissoko and Youba Cissokho, LIVE from the Vail Dance FestivalWhile artistic gifts can often run in the family, they are seldom able to cross forms in collaboration as searingly as Adji Cissoko and Youba Cissokho did at last year’s Vail Dance Festival. Adji is a ballerina with the LINES ballet (and last year’s VDF Artist-In-Residence) and Youba is a 72nd generation kora player. The two will join Conversations On Dance hosts Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden in a discussion about their family’s deep artistic roots, what their first collaboration meant to them and how they look forward to creating this year at the Vail D...2024-08-0551 min

Conversations on Dance(409) The Next Generation, LIVE from the Vail Dance FestivalThis episode was recorded live on August 1, 2024 from the Vail Dance Festival. Today we are joined by: India Bradley (New York City Ballet), Mayfield Myers (Philadelphia Ballet), Olivia Bell (New York City Ballet), Philip Duclos (Royal Danish Ballet), and Spencer Lenain (freelance artist).Every year at the Vail Dance Festival, new budding talents from companies all over get the first opportunities to take the stage with the world class dancers who populate the cast list of VDF’s performances. Watching young dancers cut their teeth in some of their early major opportunities has become as thrilling to...2024-08-031h 02

The Oscar Project Podcast2.24 Filmmaker Interview with Rebecca King and Nina YndisSend us a textIn today's episode, I interview director Rebecca King and actress/producer Nina Yndis about their film "Elsa" about a tense love triangle between a Norwegian civilian woman, her adoring neighbor and a German soldier during World War II. The film will be showing this August at the Flickers Rhode Island International Film Festival.Listen to hear about where Rebecca and Nina got the inspiration for the story, what challenges they faced making the film, and if they worried about sharing the name of their film with a certain animated character.2024-08-0229 min

Conversations on Dance(408) Sara Mearns and Jamar Roberts, LIVE from the Vail Dance FestivalEvery year audiences at the Vail Dance Festival watch the Artist-In-Residence delve deeply into their craft, pushing outside their comfort zone to create rapidly in the ten days the festival spans. This year audiences will be treated to two such artists, the beloved New York City Ballet ballerina Sara Mearns, and highly acclaimed and sought after choreographer Jamar Roberts. Sara and Jamar sit down with Conversations On Dance hosts Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden to discuss what their artistic output at the festival will be and how the artistic direction of the festival this year is guiding...2024-08-0153 min

Conversations on Dance(406) BONUS: Q & A with Michael & Rebecca, LIVE from the Vail Dance FestivalThis episode was recorded live on July 30, 2024 at the Vail Dance Festival. In this episode, Michael and Rebecca sit down with our Vail Dance Festival audience for a Q & A before our guest, Catherine Hurlin joins us. Our episode with Catherine is now in the feed in episode 407.Conversations on Dance at the Vail Dance Festival is generously supported by the Town of Vail. Upcoming Conversations on Dance events at the 2024 Vail Dance Festival: https://vaildance.org/conversations-on-dance/LINKS:Website: conversationsondancepod.comInstagram: @conversationsondanceMerch: https://bit.ly/cod-merchYouTube: https://bit.ly/y...2024-07-3137 min

Conversations on Dance(405) Dante Puleio and Joey Columbus on the legacy of José Limón, LIVE from the Vail Dance FestivalThis episode was recorded live on Monday, July 29th, 2024 at the Vail Dance Festival. At the vanguard of American modern dance since its inception, Limón Dance Company returns to the Vail Dance Festival after making their debut in 2022. The company’s first performance at the festival earned rave reviews and now they return to celebrate the incredible dance legacy of this beloved and historic company. Join Conversations On Dance hosts Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden as they sit down with Limón Dance Company Artistic Director, Dante Puleio, and company artist Joey Columbus, to dig into the...2024-07-291h 01

Conversations on Dance(404) Choreographer Larry Keigwin, LIVE from the Vail Dance FestivalThis episode was recorded live at the Vail Dance Festival on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Larry Keigwin has the kind of versatility in his choreographic portfolio that makes him an instant fit for the Vail Dance Festival: commissions from iconic organizations like the Paul Taylor Dance Company and Martha Graham Dance Company, acclaimed work on broadway, and the founding of his own ensemble, Keigwin + Company, now in its 20th season. Conversations On Dance hosts Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden sit down with Keigwin to talk about his rich personal history as a dance maker, his passion for dance education...2024-07-2852 min

Conversations on Dance(403) Rebecca & Michael preview the 2024 Vail Dance FestivalWe are leaving for the Vail Dance Festival in just a few days, so today we sit down to talk through the performances that we will be catching during the festival and preview who we will be talking to during our live events.Conversations on Dance at the Vail Dance Festival: https://vaildance.org/conversations-on-dance/Vail Dance Festival performances: https://vaildance.org/LINKS: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 m...2024-07-2241 min

Conversations on Dance(402) Vail Dance Festival Preview with Herman Cornejo, ABT PrincipalThe Vail Dance Festival is just around the corner and our coverage starts now! Today we are joined by American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer and friend of the pod, Herman Cornejo. Herman joins us in the midst of ABT’s season where he is celebrating 25 incredible years with the company. We catch up with Herman about this season, what it means to be celebrating such an important milestone, what his plans are for the future, and what he will be dancing this year at the Vail Dance Festival. As a festival favorite, we are so looking forward to seeing him so...2024-07-1631 min

The Lucent PerspectiveAI Essentials and Expert Strategies for the C-Suite with Oliver King-SmithArtificial intelligence is rapidly transforming businesses across industries, but successfully implementing AI requires careful planning and execution. In this episode, I'm joined by Oliver King-Smith, Founder of smartR.ai and a trailblazing inventor and entrepreneur revolutionizing AI applications. With over 25 years of experience developing cutting-edge tech to address real-world challenges, Oliver shares his expert insights on how companies can effectively adopt AI. You will hear key insights on: - Common misconceptions about AI among C-suite executives - Best practices for implementing AI securely and ethically - Potential risks...2024-07-011h 07

Conversations on Dance(401) Michael & Rebecca on Michael's setting of Alexei Ratmansky's 'The Fairy's Kiss'It's just us this week and we catch up on Michael's staging of Alexei Ratmansky's 'The Fairy's Kiss' at Dutch National Ballet. PLUS - JUST ANNOUNCED! Tickets for Conversations on Dance at the 2024 Vail Dance Festival are on sale now! https://vaildance.org/conversations-on-dance/LINKS: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.2024-06-2050 min

This One Precious Life#66 Life Lesson Conversations: with special guest Rebecca PerkinsIn a departure from the usual show format, Natalie warmly welcomes Rebecca Perkins, coach, author, and wellbeing guide, for a heartfelt conversation about life and the invaluable lessons it teaches us. In this soul-nourishing discussion, Rebecca reflects on her recent personal journey through breast cancer and the wisdom it has taught her. The conversation explores self-compassion, self-love, allowing and receiving, trust, gratitude, and the necessity to breathe and slow down. You can find out more about Rebecca and her work here https://rebecca-perkins.com Rebecca Perkins: Rebe...2024-06-0441 min

Rethinking ADHD | Qbtech"Eating disorders are more common in people that have ADHD" - Rebecca KingIn this episode, registered nutritional therapist Rebecca King discusses the relationship between ADHD and nutrition. Having ADHD herself, Rebecca shares her previous struggles with food and the link between the condition and disordered eating.Speaking to Simon Mundie, Rebecca shares some useful and practical tips for people to plan and make sure they’re eating a healthy, balanced diet with macronutrients and food that stimulate key hormones. Listen to the podcast to dive deeper into the 10 principles of intuitive eating to learn how to listen to your body’s hunger and fullness. Qbtec...2024-05-2245 min

After the IEP: College Transition and Success Tips for Parents of Students with ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Mental Health ConditionsEp. 70 Intuitive Eating Made Easy For ADHD with Rebecca King Today on the podcast, Rebecca King is joining me to talk all things heathy eating and changing your relationship with food to be healthier for those with ADHD. She's and ADHD'er too. Developing intuitive eating habits for ADHD is a critical aspect of a healthy relationship with food. Here's what you'll learn on this episode: What are some of the big issues around food and eating for those with ADHD? What is intuitive eating? How does this apply to ADHD? How does it apply to college success? It's common...2024-04-1735 min

Lyric and Letter: Where Worship Meets The WordEp 26 - Leaning On My Beloved ("My Beloved" by Eliza King)In this profoundly moving episode of Lyric and Letter, Rebecca Lane invites you into an intimate exploration of divine love through the song "My Beloved" from Eliza King's latest album, "The Pressing In." Released on March 1st, this song beckons us into a heartfelt dialogue with our Creator, reflecting the profound love and belonging found in Scripture. Join Rebecca, your guide and Scripture sleuth, as she delves into the layers of "My Beloved," a song that stands as a musical beacon of God's presence, reminding us of our identity, strength, and hope in Him. This episode is an open...2024-03-2535 min

Conversations on Dance(389) Michael and Rebecca check inIt's just us this week! We check in on some of the dance we have seen recently and talk about Michael's work as a repetiteur.THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:Unlock your potential with the Graduate Certificate in Arts Entrepreneurship from the Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts at the University of Oklahoma. In partnership with the prestigious Price College of Business, this innovative program is expertly designed for the aspiring arts entrepreneur, blending your creative and artistic talents with the business knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to successfully launch and manage arts-related enterprises. Affordable and...2024-03-1939 min

Conversations on Dance(384) Bring your friends to see live dance! with Michael, Rebecca, and ScottieThis week, Michael and Rebecca welcome their friend, Scottie Norton. Since becoming friends and roommates with Michael, Scottie has been thrust into the ballet world. We talk with Scottie to get the perspective of a new dance lover: what might grab a new ballet-goer, what can the art form do to welcome new audience members, and why it's important (and fun!) to introduce your friends to live dance.We hope that this episode will inspire you all to bring a friend or family member and introduce them to the world of live dance in 2024.2024-02-1337 min

Conversations on Dance(381) Michael and Rebecca, catching up after Michael's staging of 'Rodeo' at Semperoper BallettThis week, Michael and Rebecca sit down to catch up. Michael tells Rebecca about his experience over the past 3 weeks in Dresden, Germany setting Justin Peck's 'Rodeo.' We also chat about miscellaneous items including Johan Inger's Swan Lake, auditions for Golden State Ballet, and the Artistic Director opening at Lexington Ballet Company. LINKS: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.2024-01-2340 min

Conversations on Dance(378) Michael and Rebecca's Best of 2023Michael and Rebecca sit down for our annual "Best of 2023." Hop over to our Instagram account to comment and share with us some of your fave dance moments you experienced this year: @conversationsondance.Happy New Year and thank you for your support of Conversations on Dance this past year!LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE:Janet Eilber on Martha Graham Dance Company in 'Cave': https://www.conversationsondancepod.com/episodes-transcripts/janet-eilber-vail-dance-festivalRussell Janzen 'On Leaving the Life of the Body: A Dancer Reports': https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/20/arts/dance/dancer-retirement-new-york-city-ballet.html 2023-12-2751 min

Mormon.ishComic Fresh King Benjamin Gets Serious About Growing Up in PolygamyIn another comically insightful episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon continue our conversation with the talented and hilarious Ben Brown, known as Fresh King Benjamin. Ben grew up on a Mormon polygamist compound and started operating his family’s business, a bakery, at age 14. Ben gets serious as we discuss this darker aspect of growing up and provides some important and emotional insights. When Ben finally left polygamy he spent a decade building a successful online education company. Eventually he felt the call to pursue his dream to be a stand-up comic and has be...2023-10-101h 24

Conversations on Dance(361) Catching up, with Michael and RebeccaIt's just us this week. We chat about the 2023 Vail Dance Festival (listen to episodes from the fest here) and catch up on what else we have been up to recently.Email us: info@conversationsondancepod.comRebecca's website: rebeccaferraro.comLINKS: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.2023-08-1527 min

Conversations on Dance(355) Adji Cissoko of Alonzo King LINES Ballet, LIVE from the Vail Dance FestivalAdji Cissoko is an artist of striking elegance and daring, whether as a performer or choreographer. With Cissoko’s selection of 2023’s Artist-in-Residence, Festival audiences will be treated to ample amounts of both. For this live recording of the ‘Conversations On Dance’ podcast, Adji will talk about her years at the Vail Dance Festival past and what the opportunities as Artist-in-Residence mean for her creative output this year.This episode was recorded live on August 1st, 2023 at the Manor Vail Lodge. Conversations on Dance at the Vail Dance Festival is generously underwritten by the Town of Vail....2023-08-0241 min

Conversations on Dance(334) Welcome to the new COD! with Michael and RebeccaWelcome to the brand new Conversations on Dance! We are pleased to announce we are now a part of the Acast Creator Network. Check out what else is new:New website: conversationsondancepod.comMerch: https://bit.ly/cod-merchYouTube: https://bit.ly/youtube-CODSpotify Playlists: COD Fave Ballets Program A and Program BJoin our email list: https://bit.ly/mail-CODThis episode's sponsor:Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami: Auditions for DDTM's 2023/2024 season! April 23 in Miami. More info: https://www.dimensionsdancemia.com/auditions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...2023-04-0429 min

Conversations on Dance(327) ‘The Night Falls’ and ‘Copland Dance Episodes’ with Michael and RebeccaIt's just Michael and Rebecca this week. We start by catch up after Michael's live events at Works & Process at the Guggenheim and Inside NYCB. Michael tells us about seeing Justin Peck's newest work at New York City Ballet, ‘Copland Dance Episodes,' then about his work on ‘The Night Falls' with Troy Schumacher and BalletCollective. See ‘The Night Falls' February 9th through 12th at Montclair State University. Tickets for ‘The Night Falls’ can be found at peakperfs.org. Watch the Works & Process event on their YouTube Channel, or click here: https://youtu.be/FfidIh8pi0o.This Epi...2023-02-1031 min

Conversations on Dance(320) Best of 2022 with Michael and RebeccaIt's just us this week for our annual year-end wrap up. What a year 2022 has been! We list our favorite episodes from this year, our favorite performances we saw, our FOMO list of what we didn't get to see but wished we had, and we share what we learned this year.Check out our COD Reading List for some last minute gift ideas for the dance lover in your life: https://conversationsondancepod.com/cod-reading-list/Support COD: https://conversationsondancepod.com/support/This episode’s sponsors:Just in time for holiday gift-giving, DANCIO, the...2022-12-2038 min

The Modern PsalmistChrist the King, Year CThis weekend we celebrate the feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, which marks the final solemnity of the liturgical year C, and the final Sunday of the Catholic church's 3-year liturgical cycle. The Psalm for today is attributed to King David from chapter 122: "Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord." In our communion antiphon from Psalm chapter 29 verses 10 and 11, which was written by King David long before Jesus' birth, we learn that: "T...2022-11-2108 min

Conversations on Dance(310) Michael & Rebecca: catching up from CopenhagenIt's just us this week on Conversations on Dance. Michael is in Denmark setting a ballet for choreographer Justin Peck at Royal Danish Ballet, so he fills us in on how it's going, 3 weeks in. Rebecca fills us in on how everything is going with her new baby. Links:Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RwJqWcJoin our email list: https://bit.ly/3USVfcpInstagram: instagram.com/conversationsondanceFacebook: facebook.com/conversationsondanceFacebook Group: facebook.com/groups/conversationsondancefriendsTwitter: twitter.com/c...2022-10-1340 min

Conversations on Dance(306) Michael & Rebecca: We’re Back!It's just Michael and Rebecca this week. We're back and catch up on what we have been up to this summer and we dive into some recent news. Subscribe to Conversations on Dance wherever you get your podcasts to notified of our upcoming content featuring dance this fall, all new interviews, and much more!The post (306) Michael & Rebecca: We're Back! appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-1342 min

Conversations on Dance(305) Jovani Furlan, LIVE from the Vail Dance FestivalIn his first year at VDF, New York City Ballet soloist Jovani Furlan is set to take Vail audiences by storm. Joining the ‘Conversations On Dance’ podcast, Furlan will discuss his dance upbringing in his native Brazil, the leap to american stages and what dancing at VDF for the first time has been like. Please note: ‘Conversations On Dance’ co-host, Rebecca King Ferraro, will be on maternity leave this summer. These live events will be hosted by Michael Sean Breeden with special guest hosts throughout the festival.This episode was recorded on August 9, 2022 with special guest host...2022-09-0653 min

Conversations on Dance(304) Claudia Schreier and Lauren Lovette, LIVE from the Vail Dance FestivalAcclaimed Choreographer Claudia Schreier returns to the Vail Dance Festival this year with a new work to commissioned music by Conrad Tao. A classic Vail success story, join the ‘Conversations On Dance’ podcast as they talk to Claudia about her origins at VDF as an intern and chart her path to one of the most highly sought after choreographers in the country.Please note: ‘Conversations On Dance’ co-host, Rebecca King Ferraro, will be on maternity leave this summer. These live events will be hosted by Michael Sean Breeden with special guest hosts throughout the festival.This epis...2022-08-3053 min

Conversations on Dance(303) Choreographer, Justin Peck, and musician, Johnny Gandelsman, LIVE from the Vail Dance FestivalJoin the ‘Conversations On Dance’ podcast in an exploration of two art forms and how they coalesce into a single harmonious ballet. Join musician, Johnny Gandelsman of Brooklyn Rider and Choreographer Justin Peck as they will talk about how the ways in which their art forms intersect and diverge and how the collaborative process informs and elevates their own work.Please note: ‘Conversations On Dance’ co-host, Rebecca King Ferraro, will be on maternity leave this summer. These live events will be hosted by Michael Sean Breeden with special guest hosts throughout the festival.This episode was recor...2022-08-2353 min

Conversations on Dance(302) DanceAspen’s Laurel Winton and Kaya Wolsey, LIVE from Vail Dance FestivalVail Dance Festival is thrilled to welcome Dance Aspen in its inaugural season. Artistic Director Laurel Winton joins the ‘Conversations On Dance’ podcast in a discussion about Colorado’s newest dance company, and how dancers and director alike will seek to implement the company’s artistic goals and identity. Please note: ‘Conversations On Dance’ co-host, Rebecca King Ferraro, will be on maternity leave this summer. These live events will be hosted by Michael Sean Breeden with special guest hosts throughout the festival.This episode was recorded on August 6, 2022.Special thanks to the Town of Vail for th...2022-08-1752 min

Conversations on Dance(301) Lil Buck and KJ Takahashi, LIVE from the Vail Dance FestivalJoin the ‘Conversations On Dance’ podcast in a discussion with one of Vail’s most celebrated mainstays, Lil Buck, and one of its newest artists, New York City Ballet dancer KJ Takahashi. Buck and KJ will take us on a tour of their own relationships with ballet and street dance and how these two forms of dance have intersected for each of them in their own artistic identity. Please note: ‘Conversations On Dance’ co-host, Rebecca King Ferraro, will be on maternity leave this summer. These live events will be hosted by Michael Sean Breeden with special guest hosts throug...2022-08-1556 min

Conversations on Dance(300) Jodi Melnick, LIVE from the Vail Dance FestivalChoreographer Jodi Melnick has found international acclaim with her unique approach to the art form, encapsulating seemingly disparate moments of subtlety, nuance, recklessness and drama. The ‘Conversations On Dance’ podcast leads a discussion with Melnick about her artistic identity, creative process and her new work premiering at VDF this year, set to a commissioned score by Andreia Pinto-Correia. Please note: ‘Conversations On Dance’ co-host, Rebecca King Ferraro, will be on maternity leave this summer. These live events will be hosted by Michael Sean Breeden with special guest hosts throughout the festival.This episode was recorded on August...2022-08-1036 min

Conversations on Dance(299) Dante Puleio and Nicholas Ruscica of Limón Dance Company, LIVE from Vail Dance FestivalAt the vanguard of American modern dance since its inception, Limon Dance Company is celebrating its landmark 75th anniversary this season. Making their VDF debut this summer, come celebrate the incredible dance legacy of this beloved and historic company. Artistic Director Dance Puleio will join the ‘Conversations On Dance’ podcast in a discussion about preserving the company’s incredible heritage while pushing forward into the future with new commissions. Celebrating its landmark 75th anniversary season, the Limón Dance Company makes its Festival debut this summer.Please note: ‘Conversations On Dance’ co-host, Rebecca King Ferraro, will be on mat...2022-08-0942 min

Conversations on Dance(298) Pam Tanowitz and Sara Mearns, LIVE from the Vail Dance FestivalSara Mearns and Pam Tanowitz are two of the most talked about dance artists of their generation, both regarded for their bold, fearless and personal interpretations of their respective art forms. At this years’ festival, Mearns will be premiering in a new work by Bobbi Jene Smith, while Tanowitz will create a new work to the music of Kate Davis. Join these mavericks of the industry for a discussion with the ‘Conversations On Dance’ podcast about these premieres and the collaboration Mearns and Tanowitz most recently worked on together at the New York City Ballet.Please note: ‘Conversa...2022-08-0755 min

Conversations on Dance(297) Justin Peck, LIVE from the Vail Dance FestivalFew choreographers have impacted the dance world in the past decade the way Justin Peck has. He burst onto the scene ten years ago with major commissions for New York City Ballet, eventually becoming the company’s Resident Choreographer. This was followed by his Tony Award-winning Broadway debut choreographing Carousel, and his cinematic debut for Steven Spielberg’s award-winning film remake of West Side Story. Peck joins the ‘Conversations On Dance’ podcast to talk about his world premiere at VDF this year, where he will collaborate with bluegrass artist Chris Thile (Punch Brothers, National Public Radio), as well as the Vail p...2022-08-0652 min

Conversations on Dance(286) BONUS: Michael and Rebecca spring dance roundupIt's just Michael and Rebecca in this bonus episode, where we chat about the great dance performances we have seen over the past few months, including Royal Danish Ballet, Miami City Ballet, New York City Ballet, Ragamala, Karole Armitage's Armitage Gone Dance!, and more!Support COD: conversationsondancepod.com/supportSPONSORS:Conversations on Dance at the Vail Dance Festival July 30 – August 9: https://vaildance.org/conversations-on-dance. Tickets go on sale May 20th.MENAJI Skin Care: www.menskincare.com. Use code COD30 to receive 30% savings on all individual products.________________________________LINKS:Jo...2022-05-1940 min

Conversations on Dance(282) Michael & Rebecca on our 2022 listener surveyIt's just Michael and Rebecca this week as we come together for a catch up, plus we go through responses to our 2022 listener survey. Thank you to everyone who participated! Your feedback was very valuable and will help us plan our content moving forward. This past weekend we were together in Miami to see Miami City Ballet in ‘Jewels,' which we will be discussing in an upcoming episode of COD.Be sure to subscribe to COD wherever you get your podcasts. Information on the 2022 Vail Dance Festival is now available on their website. Information coming soon re...2022-04-2647 min

Conversations on Dance(265) Welcoming 2022, with Rebecca and MichaelIt's 2022 and COD is back! We are ushering in the new year by celebrating some of the great things that friends of the pod have been up to recently, discussing the complexity surrounding dancer promotions, and how the change in the social media landscape in the past few years is affecting content that dancers and companies are putting out. Plus, we tease next week's guest.We have lots of exciting things coming your way this year, so thank you for tuning in and for supporting the pod.In the beginning of this episode, we mention...2022-01-1137 min

Careers in Your EarsSeries 6, Episode 7: Understanding Labour Markets [August 2021] with Professor Rebecca Oakey and Andrew WrightIn this episode we wanted to explore what’s happening with recruitment to roles in academia and in sectors outside academia, which PhDs and Research Staff are typically attracted to. To do this, we spoke with Rebecca Oakey, a King’s Professor of Epigenetics and Dean for Doctoral Studies and Andrew Wright, Head of Employer Engagement in King’s Careers & Employability. Listen out for advice from Rebecca about getting into academia, the value of the PhD and from Andrew, listen out for his thoughts on skills which are increasingly needed by employers and how sectors are recruiting at the moment...2021-08-2029 min

Conversations on Dance(236) Rebecca and Michael catch upWe have been off this month, but on Thursday we head to Vail for the Vail Dance Festival. So we hopped on our last zoom before we are back together in person recording episodes and live podcast recordings at the festival, just for a check in.Links:Tickets for live events July 30 – August 10Master Classes August 2 & 3This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com).The post (236) Rebecca and Michael catch up appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...2021-07-2626 min

Conversations on DanceCOD July Update + Come see us at Vail Dance Festival!Rebecca pops in today to share some COD updates, including live events and master classes at Vail Dance Festival, and publishing schedule this month.Links:Live events: https://vaildance.org/festival-forums-2021/Master classes: https://vaildance.org/master-class-series-2021/Thank you to Yumiko for their continued support of COD. Shop online at Yumiko.com. Follow us on social media @conversationsondanceThe post COD July Update + Come see us at Vail Dance Festival! appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...2021-07-0704 min $Today\'s Talk with Erika$ Today's Talk with ErikaTodays Talk - Rebecca King Crews InterviewOn this special episode of Today’s Talk with Erika… Rebecca King Crews joins the show! She’s a singer/songwriter/actress and wife to actor Terry Crews. Rebecca is her own very successful woman. Music has been a part of her life since she was young. Rebecca is an adult contemporary R&B artist from Benton Harbor, Michigan. In 2018 she debuted the pseudonym, Regina Madre, and now holds two radio singles. What is so completely lovable about this woman is her Christian Faith, her love for her family and her serious (Wonder Woman-like) strength. All...2021-04-1841 min

Chats from the Blog Cabin141: Chatting with Rebecca King CrewsJoin me as I chat with Rebecca King Crews. Rebecca is a singer/songwriter/actress and wife to actor Terry Crews. She debuted the pseudonym Regina Madre in 2018 to get an honest opinion on her music and soon had 2 radio singles, “(I Keep) Holding On” and “Destiny”. Although she has never stopped writing songs, she has taken several breaks from her career to raise her family. Rebecca believes in putting family first and the rest will follow. Join us as we chat about her career and what advice she would give to women going into this industry. Follow R...2021-04-0642 min

Conversations on Dance(219) Rebecca and Michael, a check inIt's just Rebecca and Michael this week on the pod. We do a check in on what we have been up to (Michael got the vaccine!), we take a couple detours, then share a few books we are looking forward to getting our hands on. Thank you to Yumiko for their continued support of the pod. Shop online at Yumiko.com and connect with them on Instagem: @yumiko. Links:Join our email list: https://bit.ly/3basX5ginstagram.com/conversationsondancefacebook.com/conversationsondancetwitter.com/convoondance...2021-03-0432 min

Conversations on Dance(200) Rebecca and Michael: Our 200th EpisodeIt's our 200th episode of Conversations on Dance! To celebrate, Rebecca and Michael get together to chat about the beginnings of COD, some favorite memories, and catch up on what they have been up to recently.If you would like to give to the Miami City Ballet dancer relief fund, you can do so here: https://tickets.miamicityballet.org/donate/q/dsfThank you as always to our amazing sponsor, Yumiko (yumiko.com). Be sure to check out their new release, the Camila, and enjoy a 15% off introductory rate on all ready to wear and...2020-09-0842 min

Conversations on Dance(185) Gavin Larsen on Teaching OnlineThis week we are continuing our conversation about teaching ballet classes online during the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk with Gavin Larsen, a former principal dancer with Oregon Ballet Theatre, now living in Asheville, NC, where she teaches and writes about dance. After training at the School of American Ballet and Pacific Northwest Ballet School, she danced with Pacific Northwest Ballet, Alberta Ballet, and the Suzanne Farrell Ballet before joining OBT. For the first half of this episode, we get to know Gavin by chatting about her extensive career. Starting around 35 minutes in, we dive into how she...2020-05-181h 00

Conversations on Dance(182) Rebecca and Michael: Balanchine Masterworks Tournament BracketThis week on the pod, Rebecca and Michael fill out a Balanchine masterwork tournament bracket to crown the ultimate Balanchine ballet. In March, two students at Indiana University sent us an email: they were missing March Madness and decided to create a bracket for Balanchine Masterworks as a fun activity for the dance department. They were kind enough to share their bracket with us. So today, we each fill out our bracket, share our results, and defend our choices. Our bracket discussion starts at time marker 16:00.Follow along with us (file below and on conversationsondancepod.com) and...2020-05-011h 05

Conversations on Dance(178) Alicia Graf Mack, Director, Dance Division at the Juilliard SchoolIn January and February we put together a higher education series to explore dance programs in schools across the country. Today we are adding to this distinguished list of programs as we talk with the Juilliard School's Director of the Dance Division, Alicia Graf Mack. Alicia enjoyed a distinguished career as a leading dancer of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. She has also been a principal dancer with Dance Theatre of Harlem and Complexions Contemporary Ballet, and she has danced as a guest performer with Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet. She graduated from Columbia University and holds an MA in...2020-03-3153 min

Conversations on Dance(177) Rebecca and Michael: Quarantine Guide for Ballet Dancers and FansToday, Rebecca and Michael connect via Skype from quarantine. We discuss some options of ballet related content to consume while the world is social distancing during the Coronavirus Pandemic. We list some online class options, resources for dancers who are out of work, and our favorite dance related books, movies, and much more. This list was put together based on internet research and content that we are familiar with. Pointe Magazine and Dance Magazine are also offering a lot of great up to date resources. Conversations on Dance is brought to you by Yumiko. (Yumiko.com)Remember...2020-03-1937 min

Conversations on Dance(174) Michael Montgomery, Alonzo King LINES BalletThis week on Conversations on Dance, we are joined by Michael Montgomery, dancer with Alonzo King LINES Ballet from the 2019 Vail Dance Festival. Michael was born in Long Beach, CA, trained at the Orange County High School of the Arts and studied at the Alvin Ailey School in the Certificate program. In 2011 he graduated from the Alonzo King LINES Ballet BFA Program at Dominican University of California. In 2010, he joined LINES Ballet and was named to the list of “25 to Watch” by Dance Magazine in 2013. We talk with Michael about his origins in dance, the BFA program at Dominican Univ...2020-02-2534 min

Conversations on DanceBONUS: Rebecca and Michael: Nutcracker Gigs, Part DeuxLast week, in episode 168, we talked about Michael's coming out of retirement for Nutcracker guesting. Unfortunately due to scheduling, this episode was cut short, so in a BONUS episode this week, we are finishing that chat, and taking a few detours along the way!The post BONUS: Rebecca and Michael: Nutcracker Gigs, Part Deux appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-01-2429 min

Conversations on Dance(168) Rebecca and Michael: Nutcracker GigsNutcracker may be over, but this week Rebecca and Michael sit down to catch up and discuss Michael's Nutcracker gigs. Rebecca asks Michael about coming out of retirement for his return to the Nutcracker this past December. We chat about how he prepared, what the rehearsal process was like, and we get nostalgic over other Nutcracker memories from years past. This week we are happy to welcome a new sponsor, Veyette Virtual Ballet School. Be sure to check them out: veyettevirtualballetschool.com. As always, thank you to Yumiko for their continued support of COD: yumiko.com.2020-01-1327 min

Conversations on Dance(161) Adji Cissoko, Dancer With Alonzo King LINES BalletThis week we are joined from the 2019 Vail Dance Festival by Adji Cissoko, dancer with Alonzo King LINES Ballet. Adji grew up in Munich, Germany where she trained at Ballet Academy Munich. She attended the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at American Ballet Theatre on full scholarship, before joining the National Ballet of Canada in 2010. In 2014, she joined LINES Ballet. We talk with Adji about her training, her long audition process to find the right company for her, how she shifted her goals for her career, and why LINES Ballet is the perfect place for her.This episode is b...2019-11-1234 min

Conversations on Dance(155) Rebecca & Michael Respond to COD Listener SurveyThis week it's just Rebecca and Michael. We sit down to go through the responses from our listener survey. We talk about some of the statistics that came to light from our questionnaire, go through some of the guest requests, talk about the ins and outs of creating the podcast, and go through your feed back. If you have not yet taken our survey, it's not too late: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9XVM5KJ.If you wish to request a guest or put us in touch with a potential guest, email us at info@conversationsondancepod.com...2019-09-2356 min

Conversations on Dance(152) Boys Dance – Our Reaction to Lara Spencer and GMAIt's just Rebecca and Michael this week, breaking down everything that happened surrounding Lara Spencer's comments on Prince George studying ballet on Good Morning America. We are guessing that this story may have made it on your radar over the past few days, but we are here to break down the dance community's reaction, why it was important, and how Good Morning America reacted on Monday morning.This episode is brought to you by Yumiko. Please take a moment to fill out our 9 question listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9XVM5KJThe post (152) Boy...2019-08-2629 min

Conversations on Dance(144) Rebecca and Michael: Catching Up & Vail Dance Festival PreviewIt's just Rebecca and Michael this week on the pod. We talk about looking forward to this year's Vail Dance Festival, our 3 year anniversary, what Michael has been up to, and we answer your questions from social media.This episode is brought to you by Yumiko (yumiko.com.)The post (144) Rebecca and Michael: Catching Up & Vail Dance Festival Preview appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-07-0222 min

Conversations on Dance(139) Michael and Zoe Zien, On Staging ‘Year of the Rabbit’ in Hong KongThis week, through the magic of Skype, Rebecca talks with Michael and friend of the pod, Zoe Zien, who are in Hong Kong setting Justin Peck's “Year of the Rabbit” for Hong Kong Ballet. Michael and Rebecca danced with Zoe at Miami City Ballet for the majority of her 13 years with the company. Listen to our full episode with Zoe about her career and training in episode 58. Today, Michael and Zoe talk with Rebecca about their first international experience as repetiteurs, what their process has been like, dealing with jet lag, and they break down some of their favorite experie...2019-05-2844 min

Conversations on Dance(133) Rebecca & Michael: Becoming a RepetiteurThis episode was recorded in February, when Rebecca & Michael were at the Kennedy Center to cover American Ballet Theatre's tour to Washington, D.C. We sit down to finally catch up on Michael's experience setting a ballet for the very first time. Michael spent about a month in Phoenix with the wonderful dancers of Ballet Arizona to teach them Justin Peck's ballet ‘In Creases.' He shares with us how he prepared, what the first day was like, how he modeled his work ethic, and what it felt like to see the ballet on stage for the first time.T...2019-04-0936 min

Conversations on Dance(128) Rebecca & Michael: NYCB Directorship AnnouncementRebecca and Michael record an emergency podcast to discuss and react to the big news this week in the ballet world: the announcement of the appointment of Jonathan Stafford as artistic director and Wendy Whelan as associate artistic director of New York City Ballet. Our sound quality isn't our best, and for that we apologize, but we had to drop everything and get on the phone to chat about the news ASAP! Thanks for your understanding.Check out our social media channels on Monday March 4th, 2019 for a special giveaway from our sponsor Yumiko!The post...2019-03-0131 min

Conversations on Dance(126) Rebecca & Michael: What to do if you didn’t get your contract renewedIt's just Rebecca and Michael this week. It's that time of year when company contracts are going out, which means that dancers across the country may not be getting their contracts renewed for the 2019-2020 season. We put together a handful of bullet points to help dancers navigate this tough time and discuss what to do next. We turn this challenging experience into something positive, this week on Conversations on Dance.This episode is sponsored by Yumiko and The Kennedy Center.The post (126) Rebecca & Michael: What to do if you didn’t get your contract renewe...2019-02-1119 min

Conversations on Dance(105) Rebecca & Michael: Summer 2018 & NYCB Artistic Director Job PostingThis week, Rebecca & Michael sit down to discuss this past summer, what we are up to in the coming months, and to discuss the New York City Ballet Artistic Director job description. Here is the New York Times article by Michael Cooper which we reference.We are thrilled to welcome Yumiko as our newest sponsor of Conversations on Dance. Visit their Flagship boutique in New York City featuring the all new interactive Color Bar.___________________________________________We recorded this episode before the devastating news came last week that the dance world lost two greats: Paul Taylor...2018-09-0445 min

Conversations on Dance(100) Rebecca & Michael celebrate 100 episodes!This week it's just Rebecca and Michael to celebrate our 100th episode. We take the time to reflect on the past two years of Conversations on Dance by counting down our top 10 favorite episodes. We have had so many incredible guests that it was hard to narrow it down, so a few other favorite moments come up. Thank you to all of our listeners who have made these past two years of podcasting such a wonderful journey and thank you to each and every one of our guests who took the time to talk with us a spread the good...2018-07-3042 min

Conversations on Dance(87) Dancers’ Negativity and Perspective Post-RetirementIt’s just Rebecca and Michael this week, together from New York City, as they return to discuss some of the feedback received after last week’s episode. They also discuss a recent article on dancers' and negativity (10:30), and how a dancer’s perspective on their career changes post retirement (16:29). They return to their interview format next week, and the following week will be reporting from San Francisco Ballet to cover their Unbound Festival. Subscribe now so you won’t miss a moment!The post (87) Dancers' Negativity and Perspective Post-Retirement appeared first on tendusunderapalmtree.com. Hosted on A...2018-04-1030 min

Conversations on Dance(86) Misty Copeland’s Clap Back & Ballet’s Chance for a Turning PointIt's just Rebecca and Michael this week as they sit down to discuss some of the stories that have been making news recently. We talk about Misty Copeland's epic and graceful response to a Twitter troll last week (7:55) and discuss Avichai Scher's article for the Huffington Post, “The Me Too Moment Is Ballet's Chance for a Turning Point” (16:15). We will be going to San Francisco April 20-25th to partner with San Francisco Ballet to bring you coverage from their massive “Unbound” Festival, which will feature 12 new works by 12 choreographers in 17 days (34:48). Subscribe now to Conversations on Dance in iTunes or whe...2018-04-0237 min

Conversations on Dance(82) Michael and Rebecca on Retirement & Changes in the Ballet WorldThis week it is just Michael and Rebecca, taking some time to catch up. Rebecca has a big announcement to make, we talk changes happening at New York City Ballet and what it means for ballet as a whole (30:10), and we discuss what is coming up for Conversations on Dance (44:07).This episode is sponsored by Sudio headphones. Start listening to Conversations on Dance today with Sudio headphones. We are happy to be able to offer our listeners 15% off any purchase when you use promocode DANCE at checkout. To take advantage of this offer, go to https://goo.gl/f...2018-03-0546 min

Ballet Uncovered ~ Balancing Pointe Podcast117 ~ Rebecca King, YAGP Legacy and Soloist with Finnish National BalletMy guest is Rebecca King who a soloist with the Finnish National Ballet. Rebecca is also the daughter of Shelly King who was the Director of Operations for the Youth American Grand Prix. For those you unfamiliar with the Youth American grand prix – or YAGP, it is the largest global network of dance and probably the most popular and well known ballet competitions in the world. Sadly Shelly recently passed away after dedicating the past 12 years of her life to becoming a "ballet mom" to thousands of young dancers all over the world through her dedicated work with YAGP prog...2015-10-0900 min

@LovethatVOMoney, The NBA & 75 takes! Huh? Talent Agent Roger King Part 2 of 2 on LovethatVoiceoverMoney, The NBA & 75 takes! Huh? Talent Agent Roger King Part 2 of 2 on LovethatVoiceover Talent Agent Roger King tells us about his view on the money in voiceover in this day and age – how has he seen it change – or not? Also hear some cool stories about an NBA gig and another that took 75 takes! Also learn about his pet projects, fav drinks and how to connect with him! Part 2 of 2. Thanks for listening! Roger King is the President of PN Agency, which provides voice-over talent to the radio, television, film, multi-media and animation industries. He blogs...2013-11-0131 min

@LovethatVOPower play between Agent & Talent? Meet Agent Roger KingIs there a power play between agent and talent? Is it still the Hollywood stereotype? Roger King didn’t want to be a DJ… but he had a degree in Radio/TV broadcasting. So he honed his sales skills, was a good businessman as his own VO talent, got repped by PN Agency and then bought it when he had the chance. He knows both sides! Roger offers nuggets of advice about talent communicating with agents, Professionally being selective vs being “clever”… How industry changes and lots more talent entering – or saturating - the market had changed his job. Roger King is the...2013-10-2521 min