My guest for this episode is Chicago-based artist Nejla Yatkin. Join us as we discuss her unique childhood and introduction to dance, her career, upcoming projects and how dance "saved her." 

On episode 20, choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa discusses the Chicago premiere of her full-length ballet for Ballet Hispánico, Doña Perón, her process, and multiple other projects in the works. 

My special guest this episode is English National Ballet Principal dancer Jeffrey Cirio. We discuss his career, choreographic collective, and working with choreographer Akram Khan on creating the lead role in "Creature." 

My guest for episode 18 is Sara Bibik - dancer, teacher, mentor, and entrepreneur. We discuss her careers (yes, plural) and newest projects. Tune in! 

Today's guest is award-winning Music Director Scott Speck. We discuss his career, the intricacies of conducting for ballet, and of course, the music of The Nutcracker.